Category Archives: Reflections

Justice in Malaysia

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Tricia

This is the transcript of what I shared yesterday, on social justice in Malaysia. I hope its contents are taken positively, not meant as a harsh criticism but a gentle provocation. Much like what we do when prodding Malaysia along … Continue reading →

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South Koreans in Afghanistan

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Tricia

South Koreans are held hostage in Afghanistan. One pastor has been shot dead. Churches all round the world are praying for their safety and lives. No doubt it is wrong for this sort of injustice to take place. No person’s … Continue reading →

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Sing Song

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Tricia

I’m thinking of presenting a song I wrote, during the Social Justice talk. Not sure if it’s appropriate, but it is about freedoms and the choices people make in life. It is about the imagined freedoms people think they have, … Continue reading →

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Let Justice Flow Like a River

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Tricia

I will be giving a short sharing session this Sunday at City Discipleship Presbyterian Church, Subang Jaya. It will be on Social Justice, and Hedonese has very nicely captured it to title “Let Justice Flow Like a River”. Time: 1.30pm … Continue reading →

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New Visions and New Voices

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Tricia

I spoke about a month ago, at the Bar Council Malaysia. The panel discussion comprised Marzuki Mohamad from ABIM (Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia), Nik Nazmi (political aide to Anwar Ibrahim from Parti Keadilan Rakyat), Richard Wee (National Young Lawyers’ Committee) … Continue reading →

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Transformation of Culture

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Tricia

So the 1st Young Malaysians’ Roundtable Discussion on National Unity & Development in Malaysia went smashingly well. Raja Nazrin’s speech reported all over the place, and seems like we’ve kickstarted his career as he’s been invited to speak at numerous … Continue reading →

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My Views on Blogs

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Tricia

I was asked my views on Blogging in Malaysia on e-mail, in relation to an article someone is writing. Here’s what I wrote. Enjoy! 1) How do you think bloggers in Malaysia can change or affect the socio-political landscape? The … Continue reading →

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Islam and islam

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Tricia

Brian McLaren, in his book, carefully pointed out his personal interpretation of the difference between “Evangelism” and evangelism. (note the small and big capital letters) Likewise, I’d like to draw this parallel to a whole load of other words and … Continue reading →

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Incredulous

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Tricia

That religion and morality dictate principles set forth for mankind is understood. The values that we hold in high esteem form a guide for us all. They are touchstones and markers against which we evaluate right and wrong. We presume … Continue reading →

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Aman & Damai

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Tricia

The Perdana Global Peace Foundation in Malaysia had a 3-day conference on “Expose War Crimes: Criminalise War”, very much Tun Mahathir’s initiative. The most heart-wrenching sessions, I suppose, were the testimonies of torture victims from Abu Ghraib, Fallujah, Palestine, Lebanon. Most popular … Continue reading →

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