Author Archives: Tricia

Water deal makes Malaysians RM6.5b Poorer

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Tricia

Published in Selangor Times in June 2011, which is almost two years ago now. But it’s relevant to look back and remember the details of how the Federal Government took over the bonds of the Selangor water companies totalling RM6.5 … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Power

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Tricia

In Pakatan Rakyat’s recently released 13th General Election Manifesto, it said it would dismantle monopolies. I had written this article way back in May 2011 to criticise the power purchase agreements that are not transparent. Looks like restructuring these agreements … Continue reading →

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Moderates and Extremists: That Thin Line

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Tricia

Malaysia is supposedly the leader in the “Global Movement of Moderates” – would you agree? A version of this was published in theSun in May 2011. Moderates and Extremists: That Thin Line It was a rare moment I nodded my … Continue reading →

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Selangor passes two key reform bills

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Tricia

It is good to reflect on what kind of legislative reforms have taken place in the Pakatan-led states. This came out in May 2011 in the Penang Monthly on the Freedom of Information Enactment passed in Selangor. Selangor passes two … Continue reading →

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Let’s start talking to one another as a nation

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Tricia

This was written a while back in May 2012, published in the Selangor Times. Let’s start talking to one another as a nation It seems to be a worldwide phenomenon that people are driven by insecurity and fear, especially of … Continue reading →

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SG Elections: After The Workers’ Party Rally & Further Thoughts

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Tricia

SG Elections: After The Workers’ Party Rally & Further Thoughts First posted in LoyarBurok.com on 4th May 2011 LoyarBurokker Tricia continues her Singaporean political tour, ahead of their 16th general elections. This time she attends a Workers’ Party rally in … Continue reading →

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SG Elections: Thoughts After The SDP Rally

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Tricia

SG Elections: Thoughts After The SDP Rally First posted on LoyarBurok.com on 4th May 2011. LoyarBurokker and Malaysian election tourist Tricia finds herself in Singapore, ahead of their 16th general elections. She tells us why Singaporeans are saying the elections … Continue reading →

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Of Brain Drain, Ethnicity and Class

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Tricia

There are 1 million Malaysians living abroad, based on the World Bank report published in 2011. This was my piece in May 2011 in theSun, my first column there which I’ve maintained since, writing every fortnight, published every other Friday! … Continue reading →

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The dead have rights, too

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tricia

My very first column in Selangor Times after I left the Selangor MB’s office, which would spur me on to write the script of my documentary, The Rights of The Dead. This was published in April 2011. The dead have … Continue reading →

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The many sides of good city living

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Tricia

Whoever wins the election will have to deal with the increasing problems of urbanisation, public transport, expensive housing and the cost of living. First published in Penang Monthly in April 2011. The many sides of good city living Not only … Continue reading →

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