Category Archives: Human Rights

Govt and civil society: The gap widens

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Tricia

First published in theSun here, on 26 September 2014. AN Asian civil society summit I attended in Jakarta recently discussed the oftentimes tenuous relationship between government and civil society in countries within the region. Civil society in many of our neighbouring … Continue reading →

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An election by manifesto

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Tricia

An election by manifesto   Photograph: Kwong Wah Yit Poh Debates on policy became a major focus of Malaysian public discourse after March 8, 2008. Although there is much still to be desired, this shift has helped move political concerns … Continue reading →

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A Neutral Public Service

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Tricia

A Neutral Public Service  (From theSun, 11th January 2013) As a public policy researcher, filmmaking was the last thing I thought I would venture into. But having received a grant and opportunity from a local NGO, Pusat KOMAS, last year … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the season to be rallying

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tricia

‘Tis the season to be rallying  (From Selangor Times, 30th November 2012) The past weekend has been a busy one indeed. Not only was the city’s annual arts festival, Urbanscapes, taking place, but this time Sigur Ros, the atmospheric Icelandic … Continue reading →

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Dear Dr. Mahathir, we do seek greater reforms

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tricia

Dear Dr. Mahathir, we do seek greater reforms (From theSun, 30th November 2012) Dear Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Mahathir Mohamad, In your address to the 2012 Umno General Assembly earlier this week, you stated that the Barisan Nasional has “pandered” … Continue reading →

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In the face of Injustice

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Tricia

In the face of Injustice (A version of this was published in theSun on 13th July 2012). Sometime last week, I attempted to get out of my lane whilst driving, turned on my indicator and stuck my nose out to … Continue reading →

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Protect against Agitators

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tricia

Remembering Bersih 3.0 and all that happened, this was my article written following certain violent incidents that took place, not in small part due to the police. A version of this was published in theSun on 4th May 2012. Protect … Continue reading →

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Women’s Affairs in the State of Selangor

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Tricia

Happy International Women’s Day! Yes, it’s not just the anniversary of our momentous election five years ago today. Here’s the day we recognise women – and this article looks specifically at what’s been happening in Selangor on women’s affairs. First … Continue reading →

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The Help

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tricia

On foreign workers, particularly domestic workers, in Malaysia. First published in theSun on 10th February 2012. The Help Hollywood movie “The Help” tells the story of a young white journalist in the early 1960s who writes a controversial book about … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Plenty

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Tricia

Haven’t you ever wondered why Malaysia with all its glorious resources, is not more developed than it is today? This has been called the “Paradox of Plenty” – my piece which was published in theSun on the 25th November 2011. … Continue reading →

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