Author Archives: Tricia

Read it he says

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Tricia

The whip says: (as reported in today’s Star) Take “ownership” of the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) and read it. This is the Deputy Prime Minister’s advice to government servants as part of efforts to ensure the success of the 9MP. … Continue reading →

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Voltaire turnin’ in grave

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Tricia

Voltaire said, I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it. It disturbs me deeply to know that in two recent cases, this principle has been gravely undermined. How can we … Continue reading →

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Arrest of James Gomez

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Tricia

One day after he failed to win in his constituency in the Singapore 6th May elections, James Gomez has been arrested by the authorities. The report can be viewed here.  He was arrested for threatening the country's election officials. If … Continue reading →

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Nenek Sipiu

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Tricia

Personal encounters with Orang Asli can reveal more than any article can tell you.  Nenek Sipiu, formerly from Bukit Lanjan, says that it is extremely difficult to live in the homes currently being provided by the government. True, the government … Continue reading →

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English lessons

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Tricia

Perhaps some people are in dire need of lessons. The Oxford Press could sponsor the Parliament a couple of hundred dictionaries and encyclopaedias. (note: while they're doing that, sponsor double the amount for us over in Malaysia..) Then Deputy Prime … Continue reading →

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State of Denial

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Tricia

I was waiting to actually watch the movie Gubra, sequel to the entertaining movie Sepet by the talented Yasmin, before I wrote my thoughts on it but it seems too hot a topic for me to avoid. The one-worded titles … Continue reading →

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Agree to Disagree

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Tricia

Marina Mahathir got it right in her recent Star column, in which she opines that if there was any movie even close to profaning the religion of Islam to the level that Da Vinci Code (book/movie) does to Christianity, you … Continue reading →

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Bomoh Nation

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Tricia

As reported in Malaysiakini, an Umno supreme council member’s aide has confirmed that using bomohs was a norm among Malaysian politicians. Now what exactly is a bomoh? The closest English translation one can think of is the word shaman. Shaman, … Continue reading →

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Night and Day

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Tricia

What an embarassment. The differences between the two are like night and day. I say, no wonder it is not difficult for us to be put down. But all the same, pride leaps before a fall and arrogance has its time … Continue reading →

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Ajahn Brahm

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Tricia

Every religious circle seems to have its own champion to the cause. In Christianity today, there are multiple personalities, possibly due to the numerous denominations sprouting out everywhere. In the present-day Buddhist world, it is Ajahn Brahm of England.  Here … Continue reading →

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