Author Archives: Tricia

Sufism

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

I spent two days learning about Sufism at a conference last week at the Institute of Southeast Asia Studies – jointly organised with the Department of Malay Studies, NUS. It was truly fascinating, from someone who knew little to nothing of … Continue reading →

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CPPS Policy Factsheets

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

 Will do a bit of advertising here. During the March Elections, we prepared a daily policy factsheet on a whole range of issues. It was very well received (thanks everyone!). We are resuming it for a total of 6 working … Continue reading →

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Flocking North to Permatang Pauh

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

The whole world will be flocking north to Permatang Pauh this week. Penang’s economy will flourish. I say, take advantage of the situation and sell kuih-muih to maximise profits. Schools will prosper. Families whose relatives die will benefit within this … Continue reading →

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Style Magazine

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

So I apparently came out in this month’s edition of Style Magazine. Yes, fancy picture and all. It was featured under “Freedom Fighters: The Nation’s Best Minds” or something to that effect. I was more interested in the answers that … Continue reading →

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Stickler for British Spelling

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

I often cringe whenever I read the CPPS being quoted in newswires and papers, as “The Center for Public Policy Studies”. The correctly spelt word should be “Centre”! Yes I am a stickler for British spelling, and that’s how I … Continue reading →

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Protect and Save the Children

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Tricia

My church BLC is doing one of the more creative things this Saturday. I can’t make it myself, but I hope others will be able to. It’s an awareness talk on protecting children from sexual abuse…

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International Conference: Religion in the Quest for Global Justice and Peace

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Tricia

Sometime last month I was given the honour of moderating a lecture by Dr. Chandra Muzaffar at this International Conference: Religion in the Quest for Global Justice and Peace. His political faux-pas aside, I truly resonate with his views on … Continue reading →

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Death Cab for Cutie

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Tricia

   Someone thought I was going for a Christian concert, until I mentioned the band’s name was “Death Cab for Cutie“. Nothing very spiritual about that, although one could beg to differ. The four-piece band started with the first song … Continue reading →

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The Role of Christian Youth in Nation Building

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Tricia

  I was invited to speak at the Inaugural Council of the Church World Mission’s East Asian Region (EAR) Youth Leaders’ Assembly 2008 this week, on Tuesday 12th August 2008. I spoke for an hour on “The Role of Christian … Continue reading →

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What is the Truth, anymore?

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Tricia

In this confused, bemuddled era, I wrote this piece to reflect the frustrations of a LOT of people I know. Again, a piece published in Malaysian Today end of last month, a paper distributed to students around the country (universities … Continue reading →

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