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I am missing in action for a couple of days and voila, the simmering volcano for the past months suddenly decides to erupt. Dr. M came into premiership in 1981. I was born in 1982. That means for my whole … Continue reading →

In a tiny obscure artsy home, thirty-odd people gathered to watch the screening of two films. Directed by Malaysian-borns, they were pretty revolutionary. The first was a film on same sex marriage called Floored by Love, by Desiree Lim,  who is … Continue reading →

World Cup is coming!! On the way in just 6 days, people all around the globe (including yours truly) are waiting with bated breath for the opening, the kickoff, the grand game to begin.  Such a global event as this … Continue reading →

I've always been confused about the title-system in Malaysia. The rank of each official title is convoluted, and is almost like figuring out which 5-card series is the higher in a game of Cho-Tai-Ti (big Two).  So we have, hopefully … Continue reading →

It was supposed to be the climax of a series of anti-fuel hike demonstrations, yet it ended on a tragic note when police today forcefully broke up the protest with at least two seriously injured. (taken from Malaysiakini.com – full … Continue reading →

PAS… i.e. Parti Seislam Malaysia, may open party membership to non-Muslims. Reported here: For a start, he said, non-Muslims could be admitted into the party as associate members. “And, when the time is ripe, they may become full-fledged members to … Continue reading →

From Seattle Post Intelligencer: MOSCOW — Malaysia has signed a contract with Russia to send an astronaut to the international space station next year, Russian officials said Friday. The deal was part of a larger arrangement that also foresees Malaysia … Continue reading →

Are Malaysians matured enough to go to the zoo and listen to the most curious sounds made there?  You can take a peek right here, online!

Good reporting means not touching on sensitive issues. Good reporting means not highlighting major events that are of concern in the public sphere. Good reporting means not talking about the following that was reported in Malaysiakini and the Sun: The … Continue reading →

The whip says: (as reported in today’s Star) Take “ownership” of the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) and read it. This is the Deputy Prime Minister’s advice to government servants as part of efforts to ensure the success of the 9MP. … Continue reading →