Category Archives: Reflections

Bridging the Gap

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Tricia

Is Malaysia getting more or less polarised? A version of this was published in theSun on 10th August 2011. Bridging the Gap In Thomas Friedman’s 2005 book “The World is Flat”, he predicted that with the advent of technology, the … Continue reading →

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Effecting Real Change: Political or Non-Partisan?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Tricia

One of the most hotly contested issues surrounding Bersih 2.0, Bersih 3.0 and the movement was whether it was political or not. I think this is reflective of how we individually feel – how do we help the nation best, … Continue reading →

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The dead have rights, too

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tricia

My very first column in Selangor Times after I left the Selangor MB’s office, which would spur me on to write the script of my documentary, The Rights of The Dead. This was published in April 2011. The dead have … Continue reading →

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Found in Malaysia

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Tricia

The Nut Graph was kind enough to interview me for their section on “Found in Malaysia“, where they interview public personalities about their paths and histories. (I thought, hmm, am I one?) Anyways, here is the interview. Enjoy! Precisely Malaysian … Continue reading →

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The Beautyful Ones Are (still) Not Yet Born

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Tricia

When I started this blog more than four years ago (as a young, fresh wide-eyed newcomer into the working world), one of my first posts was titled “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born“. In that particular post, I made … Continue reading →

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The Hulu Selangor Saga

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Tricia

A congratulatory note is owed to Barisan Nasional and its candidate, now Hulu Selangor Member of Parliament, Kamalanathan for their victory at today’s momentous by-election. Pakatan Rakyat and its candidate, Zaid Ibrahim, lost by 1,725 votes in the final count. … Continue reading →

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Youth Empowerment and Participation

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Tricia

I was invited to speak at the National Christian Youth Assembly in December 2009, on the theme of “Youth Empowerment and Participation.” You will note that there is nothing religious or theological about my speech, which is in line with … Continue reading →

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I Am Grieving

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Tricia

   Forgive my momentary pessimism. Today I am grieving the nation, but yet it is in deep mourning that I know is buried the desire for light to brandish itself anew. Last night at the candlelight prayer vigil, we were … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Malaysia

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Tricia

As dawn breaks And the day breathes anew, We are silenced.   When injustice is poured Over the peoples of this land We are adamant.   And those who have chosen to speak And write the right, We must remember. … Continue reading →

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Remaking the Big Bang

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Tricia

This has to be one of the coolest experiments ever conducted. After close to 20 years of research, a huge team of scientists has put together equipment that will replicate conditions of the Big Bang – or at least, it … Continue reading →

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