Author Archives: Tricia

Managing Information

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

Clearing the Clouds in our little Malaysian HeadsTricia Yeoh Malaysia is a messy country. And this messiness clouds our minds even when we attempt to analyse the situation rationally. Week after week, month after month, new issues crop up as quickly … Continue reading →

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The Sound of (Malaysian) Music

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

The Sound of (Malaysian) MusicTricia Yeoh Much of my Mondays at school was spent at morning assemblies. The order was sacrosanct: stand, queue, sing, pledge, sing, sit, listen, sing.  We were required to sing three songs in total: the national anthem … Continue reading →

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BERSIH Malaysia

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

Big public gathering no. 2 and my take on it, previously published on Bolehland on November 13, 2007. BERSIH: Demonstration Malaysian-Style Tricia Yeoh  The strangest response given to the recent BERSIH gathering and rally is that “street demonstrations are not … Continue reading →

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Time to Write

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Tricia

It’s certainly been a long time (yet again) that I’ve left my blog hanging and dry. Very irresponsible of me. Allow me to update it with some articles first, and then some long overdue reflections over the past couple of … Continue reading →

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Political or Non-Political?

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Tricia

(photo from Jeffooi.com – thanks in advance, Jeff!) Today when one of the PKR members wanted to distribute flyers and was stopped by the Bar because this was meant to be a non-political event (and later the President disassociated the … Continue reading →

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Petition for Royal Commission

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Tricia

The People’s Parliament has launced a petition rakyat to the DYMM Yang Dipertuan Agong for the establishment of a Royal Commission. Haris Ibrahim writes: The People’s Appeal To His Majesty The Yang DiPertuan Agung   On 19/9/2007, the nation was … Continue reading →

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Walk to Justice

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Tricia

(pic from Malaysiakini.com) Today was an historic day. Voices echoed round Putrajaya. Ground shook. Hearts moved. Something has started. I participated in the Malaysian Bar-organised “Walk to Justice” march in Putrajaya. About 2000 people (mainly lawyers) were gathered at the … Continue reading →

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A Datuk here, there and everywhere

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Tricia

My 3rd instalment at Bolehland’s website so far… A Datuk here, there and everywhere Close your eyes, throw a stone, and you will hit a dozen datuks with ease.   Titles and honorifics were introduced in feudal Britain to address … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus Political?

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Tricia

Here is what I said on Saturday at the inaugural dialogue and launch of OHMSI (Oriental Hearts and Mind Study Institute)… on the topic of Was Jesus Political? I am usually asked to speak on panel discussions for one of … Continue reading →

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Pa-Tri-Ot

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Tricia

My second article on Bolehland’s website… Pa-tri-ot (noun; One who loves, supports, defends one’s country) My Merdeka weekend was spent in the quiet, sleepy town of Taiping. Here, even here, the call to show significant allegiance to the nation’s 50th … Continue reading →

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