Author Archives: Tricia

Global Interfaith Seminar Cancelled

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Tricia

Inter-religious tolerance and understanding reversed, Promoted, widely talked about in speeches songs and all galore, But poorly practised, poorly preached, Members from all sides still beseech But the thundering noise continues the more. Above us.   We seek refuge in … Continue reading →

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1969: That was the year

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Tricia

  I ventured to KL Performing Arts Centre last evening, a long time not having indulged in arts and theatre for the soul. The stage musical, based on a text by Beth Yahp, was an artistic enaction and story of … Continue reading →

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Thinking Blogger?

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Tricia

I guess I should blog more often. I have lots of thoughts to pen down but seem to have little time. As a blogger one has a responsibility to upkeep one’s blog or it becomes overgrown with weeds. I have … Continue reading →

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Transformation of Culture

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Tricia

So the 1st Young Malaysians’ Roundtable Discussion on National Unity & Development in Malaysia went smashingly well. Raja Nazrin’s speech reported all over the place, and seems like we’ve kickstarted his career as he’s been invited to speak at numerous … Continue reading →

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Blogging Malaysia

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Tricia

Wow, some developments are seriously taking place in the Malaysian Blogosphere. At the 1st gathering/meeting of Malaysian bloggers, they’ve apparently elected a pro-tem committee already. There are lots of movements right now, which is really interesting. It’ll be fascinating to … Continue reading →

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To Paste on Wall

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Tricia

We, the participants of the Centre for Public Policy Studies (Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute) – National Young Lawyers Committee (Bar Council) 1st Young Malaysians Roundtable Discussion on National Unity & Development in Malaysia “Challenges & Prospects for Nation Building” … Continue reading →

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Islam and Human Rights

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Tricia

Is Islam compatible with International Human Rights standards? The criticism that many Muslims have had of the very term “human rights” and all it encapsulates is that it is a Western notion, introduced amongst us in order to propagate other … Continue reading →

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How Long More

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Tricia

Someone asked what the purpose and role of someone living in abject poverty, with no hope and access to education, is in this world. It’s easy enough to respond that the rest of us who do have access and material … Continue reading →

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My Views on Blogs

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Tricia

I was asked my views on Blogging in Malaysia on e-mail, in relation to an article someone is writing. Here’s what I wrote. Enjoy! 1) How do you think bloggers in Malaysia can change or affect the socio-political landscape? The … Continue reading →

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Subashini: Injunction for now

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Tricia

Subashini has obtained a temporary injunction against her husband, preventing him from initiating or continuing any proceedings in the syariah court, or converting their younger child. This buys time for the appeal to go to Federal Court. This is reported … Continue reading →

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