Category Archives: The Cause

Why Everything is Political

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Tricia

Why Everything is Political There is a tendency for people to complain in loud groans how everything is oh-so-political these days. The fact is that, yes, everything is in fact political. Especially so in a country like Malaysia where decision-making … Continue reading →

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When we begin to doubt

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tricia

When the RCI on Teoh Beng Hock’s death was released, I was appalled at its findings, especially certain paragraphs which others have now described as “bad fiction”. This was my piece in theSun on 27th July 2011 on my analysis … Continue reading →

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Local democracy alive and kicking in Pakatan states

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Tricia

Although civil society is disappointed that Pakatan states didn’t implement local elections in its first term, nevertheless there were achievements to this end: local village, mosque committee elections and more – first published in the Penang Monthly’s July 2011 issue. … Continue reading →

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Selangor passes two key reform bills

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Tricia

It is good to reflect on what kind of legislative reforms have taken place in the Pakatan-led states. This came out in May 2011 in the Penang Monthly on the Freedom of Information Enactment passed in Selangor. Selangor passes two … 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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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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I am what I believe

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Tricia

I was invited last Friday to speak at an event jointly organised by Empower and SIRD (Strategic Information and Research Development Centre) entitled “I am what I believe”. A rather intriguing topic to begin with, the objective of the forum … Continue reading →

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Selangor Fulfills Commitment on Right to Information

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Tricia

Download the FOI Draft Enactment HERE. The idea for a Freedom of Information Act is not a new one. Many a conference and public forum has called for such an enactment even prior to the March 8th General Election. In … Continue reading →

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Selangor’s Freedom of Information Enactment

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Tricia

It’s taken a while, but the Selangor Freedom of Information Enactment will finally be tabled for its first reading at the upcoming State Legislative Assembly sitting! It will be interesting to see how the Federal Government reacts to this, although … Continue reading →

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Understanding Federalism

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Tricia

I am not sure Malaysians are familiar with the concept of federalism. When the 10th Malaysia Plan referred to the word “Federalism”, I had to stifle a laugh because they simply did not seem to get it right. Instead of … Continue reading →

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