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Face to Face with Malaysia

This is a draft paper I’ve written for ROH (Revolution of Hope), a Christian group I belong to. It’s still in the process of being refined, but I would welcome any feedback from you guys before I develop it further … Continue reading

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Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?

Come to a seminar on “Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?” Ibn Khaldun Seminar 2 Jointly Organised by: The Centre for Public Policy Studies & Malaysia Think Tank London Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians? Time: 8pm – 10pm Date: Tuesday, 18th … Continue reading

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What a Democracy really means, Mister..

The word democracy has been used so foolishly and cheaply. Democracy describes a small number of related forms of government and also a political philosophy. The word comes from the ancient Greek for “rule by the people”. A common feature … Continue reading

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ISA in Malaysia

As I walked across the luxurious corridors in KL Convention Centre overlooking the KLCC Park, it was difficult to even imagine that this was the exact same city in which numerous arrests have been taking place over the last couple … Continue reading

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Crackdown

Has started. 24 Bersih protestors were arrested today at Parliament, now out either on bail or with no charges. The police are going all out this time. Road blocks the whole day today. Arrests taking place over the past couple … Continue reading

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Travel Log 4: Australia

Thanks to the Australia-Malaysia Institute (AMI) under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia, I was selected along with 4 other young Malaysians to participate in their Young Leaders Program. Every year they will be bringing 5 young Malaysians … Continue reading

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Managing Information

Clearing the Clouds in our little Malaysian HeadsTricia Yeoh Malaysia is a messy country. And this messiness clouds our minds even when we attempt to analyse the situation rationally. Week after week, month after month, new issues crop up as quickly … Continue reading

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A Datuk here, there and everywhere

My 3rd instalment at Bolehland’s website so far… A Datuk here, there and everywhere Close your eyes, throw a stone, and you will hit a dozen datuks with ease.   Titles and honorifics were introduced in feudal Britain to address … Continue reading

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Pa-Tri-Ot

My second article on Bolehland’s website… Pa-tri-ot (noun; One who loves, supports, defends one’s country) My Merdeka weekend was spent in the quiet, sleepy town of Taiping. Here, even here, the call to show significant allegiance to the nation’s 50th … Continue reading

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Bolehland.com

Nat is as usual, the ever energetic guy. He’s gotten a few of us to come together on (yet) another website which will feature some regular “columnists” to contribute articles. I’m not sure how this differentiates itself from other existing … Continue reading

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