Category Archives: Ethno-Religious Politics

Let’s start talking to one another as a nation

This was written a while back in May 2012, published in the Selangor Times. Let’s start talking to one another as a nation It seems to be a worldwide phenomenon that people are driven by insecurity and fear, especially of … Continue reading

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Of Brain Drain, Ethnicity and Class

There are 1 million Malaysians living abroad, based on the World Bank report published in 2011. This was my piece in May 2011 in theSun, my first column there which I’ve maintained since, writing every fortnight, published every other Friday! … Continue reading

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Islamic matters in Pakatan states

We are likely to see the race and religion cards being pulled as we approach the 13th general election campaign. One accusation often made is that Pakatan Rakyat, in particular the DAP, has not emphasised Islam enough. A tough nut … Continue reading

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This is Our Country.

Article in The Sun on Wednesday 6th February 08  This is not my country or your country. This is our country. Wan Saiful Wan Jan & Tricia Yeoh  Despite living thousands of miles apart, and the racial and ethnic differences, the … Continue reading

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