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Today’s Drama

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Tricia

The drama that unfolded today in Malaysia is this: (everyday there is a new episode) Prime Minister Abdullah has exchanged his portfolios with that of his Deputy Najib Razak. Abdullah now holds the Defence Ministry, whilst Najib the Finance post. … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Kickdefella

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Tricia

    And yet another of our fellow bloggers has been taken in for sedition. Apparently because of his entry calling for the flag to be flown upside down. I am worried for him. And Teresa Kok. And Raja Petra. These … Continue reading →

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I Am Grieving

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Tricia

   Forgive my momentary pessimism. Today I am grieving the nation, but yet it is in deep mourning that I know is buried the desire for light to brandish itself anew. Last night at the candlelight prayer vigil, we were … Continue reading →

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Zaid Quits Cabinet

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

Zaid Ibrahim has quit the Cabinet! He is probably one of the most principled men in Umno. Read here: DATUK Zaid Ibrahim has tendered his resignation as the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department. He has just submitted his letter … Continue reading →

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Utusan Reports on NGO ‘Support’ of ISA

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

Utusan reports on NGO support of the ISA here. Apparently it is made out to show that all Malay NGOs are in support of the use of the ISA. KUALA LUMPUR 14 Sept – Beberapa pertubuhan bukan (NGO) kerajaan menyifatkan … Continue reading →

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Bloggers’ Vigil

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

  The bloggers’ vigil tonight yielded a better experience for me than the one in Bukit Aman the night before, mainly because I arrived late in Bkt Aman and the cops were literally about to leave. Tak laku. Tonight it was … Continue reading →

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RPK on Hunger Strike

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

From Haris Ibrahim’s blog, RPK is apparently on hunger strike in prison. He hasn’t had food or water since Friday. This is worrying. Read more here. “Well, RPK is on hunger strike again. No food and no water. The authorities … Continue reading →

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Malaysia Day Prayer Vigil

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

Malaysia Day Prayer Vigil Time and Place Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm Location: The Father’s House (BLC Premises) Street: 23, Jalan Abdullah off Jalan Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone: 0133507246 Email: rev.sivinkit@gmail.com   The purpose of … Continue reading →

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Petitioning against the ISA

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/freetkok/<http://www.petitiononline.com/freetkok/ is one way to make your views known on the ISA. Other ways: Wear black till ISA detainees are released. (I will be doing this) Wear a black or red ribbon. Put on car lights in the daytime. At … Continue reading →

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Statement by a friend

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

Statement by a friend, Fr. Jojo Fung, Jesuit priest – and highly respected. Malaysians of the civil society movement for democratic space, who anticipated the desparate government of the day to resort to few high-handed tactics to defend their hegemonic … Continue reading →

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