Author Archives: Tricia

Universal Periodic Review of Malaysia’s Human Rights

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Tricia

There is a team of people comprising NGOs who are right now in Geneva, Switzerland, attending the Universal Periodic Review which is organised by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Malaysia’s national report is also being presented there. The UPR … Continue reading →

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Selangor to take over Water Concessionaires’ Assets

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Tricia

I will be putting up the Selangor press statements on my blog. The first one here is on an issue that is really quite an urgent one: the restructuring of the Selangor state’s water industry. I hope people will understand … Continue reading →

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Launch of Open Budget Index

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Tricia

How transparent is our Malaysian National Budget?  While I was part of the CPPS, I conducted the country-level research on the Open Budget Initiative. This fed into an international index, which will be launched this Friday. The Open Budget Index will for … Continue reading →

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Selangor Girl

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Tricia

It has been almost one full month since I’ve taken a slight career shift. Some would know already that I decided to leave from my previous employment at the Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) and move onto something different … Continue reading →

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What is a Nation?

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Tricia

Today’s column at the Nut Graph: What is a nation? 19 Nov 08 : 9.00AM By Tricia Yeoh MY recent trip to the US was to primarily observe their historic presidential election, but it triggered a deeper question about what … Continue reading →

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Bleak Times Ahead – CPPS forum

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Tricia

The Nut Graph, present at the recent CPPS forum, reported on it with a gloomy title (understandably so). Still, with all the pessimism coming up, one must still hold onto some glimmer of hope for self, family and country. Tighten … Continue reading →

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Malaysia eases race-based ownership rules

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Tricia

I talked to Reuters about my responses to Najib’s recent announcement about easing the 30% requirement for companies that want to list publicly on the stock exchange. When I said that he is a pragmatist, I meant that this decision … Continue reading →

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US-Malaysia Political Parallels

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Tricia

My latest in The Nut Graph, where I drew parallels between the political landscape of both countries in Malaysia and the States. US-Malaysia political parallels 12 Nov 08 : 9.00AM By Tricia Yeoh –> BARACK Obama’s presidential victory has been … Continue reading →

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Bank Negara Reserves Fall by USD7.4bn

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Tricia

Where will Malaysia stand in the next few years? This is from Singapore Business Times, something I’m not sure our local papers would report: KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia’s international reserve position shows a further US$7.4 billion decline to … Continue reading →

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Yes, He Did!

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Tricia

Barack Obama is the 44th President Elect of the United States of America. It was rather difficult to contain my excitement and happiness at this outcome, although I am after all supposed to be “independent”. A week ago today (how … Continue reading →

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