Author Archives: Tricia

Ombudsman

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Tricia

One of the institutions I was really impressed by during my recent trip to Australia was the Ombudsman. Originating from Sweden, the Ombudsman is defined as follows: An ombudsman (English plural: ombudsmans or ombudsmen) is an official, usually (but not … Continue reading →

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Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Tricia

Come to a seminar on “Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?” Ibn Khaldun Seminar 2 Jointly Organised by: The Centre for Public Policy Studies & Malaysia Think Tank London Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians? Time: 8pm – 10pm Date: Tuesday, 18th … Continue reading →

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Evil and Good

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Tricia

“All it takes for evil to triumph is for a few good men to do nothing”. This descended into a debate on whether or not there really ARE any good men who do nothing. The argument was, that the property … Continue reading →

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What a Democracy really means, Mister..

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Tricia

The word democracy has been used so foolishly and cheaply. Democracy describes a small number of related forms of government and also a political philosophy. The word comes from the ancient Greek for “rule by the people”. A common feature … Continue reading →

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ISA in Malaysia

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Tricia

As I walked across the luxurious corridors in KL Convention Centre overlooking the KLCC Park, it was difficult to even imagine that this was the exact same city in which numerous arrests have been taking place over the last couple … Continue reading →

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Crackdown

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Tricia

Has started. 24 Bersih protestors were arrested today at Parliament, now out either on bail or with no charges. The police are going all out this time. Road blocks the whole day today. Arrests taking place over the past couple … Continue reading →

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Travel Log 4: Australia

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

Thanks to the Australia-Malaysia Institute (AMI) under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia, I was selected along with 4 other young Malaysians to participate in their Young Leaders Program. Every year they will be bringing 5 young Malaysians … Continue reading →

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Travel Log 3: Vietnam

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

Hanoi is moving at an unrelentless pace. Judging from the numbers of weddings I witnessed (literally, 3 a day!) and the speed at which they operate (note: fast), this generation of post-Vietnam war baby boomers are getting their act together. … Continue reading →

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Travel Log 2: Europe

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

While in London, I took some time off to go to Europe. Being in Italy and Spain exposed me primarily to the local drive and thirst for historical knowledge. Friends brought me back to their ancient pasts, and connected these … Continue reading →

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Travel Log 1: London & Cambridge

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

I’ve been travelling quite a lot over the last couple of months, and thought I’d document and log them in case I forget the value I’ve received and absorbed from them. I was in London and Cambridge in October, involved … Continue reading →

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