Category Archives: General Politics

The LoyarBurok Book Review: “Perak: A State Of Crisis” – Re-invoking Our Sentiments

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Tricia

The LoyarBurok Book Review: “Perak: A State Of Crisis” – Re-invoking Our Sentiments First published on Loyarburok.com on 9th January 2011 LoyarBaca’s PASOC: If democracy is what you want, this is THE book for you – from the people who … Continue reading →

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Comparing the state budgets of Penang and Selangor (2011)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Tricia

How time flies. Back in 2010, we were just charting out the second only Selangor state budget for the year ahead in 2011. This was my comparison between the budgets of Penang and Selangor, written in December 2010 for the … Continue reading →

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Islamic matters in Pakatan states

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Tricia

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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Civil servants at an Impasse

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Tricia

As we approach the 13th General Election, it is relevant to note that should Pakatan Rakyat take over the federal government, one of the most contentious issues is that of dealing with the civil service. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading →

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This is Our Country.

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Tricia

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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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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