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Republicanism 101: Learning it on the ground at Colorado

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS0poGKbLrQ] McCain-cum-Senator Schaffer Rally in Denver, Colorado. Denver, Colorado. This is as ‘middle America’ as you can get, with brown, flat, wide spaces stretching on till the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Coming from Washington, DC, entering this city is a … Continue reading

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The Social-Contract/Constitution Equivalency

The social-contract/constitution equivalency 22 Oct 08 : 9.00AM By Tricia Yeoh LAST week, the Conference of Rulers issued a much-publicised statement. The statement reiterated the special position of the Malay rulers, Islam, the Malay language, and the genuine interests of … Continue reading

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Show me the Money

Haven’t had the time to blog properly! I’m just putting up blurbs of my recent articles is all.. Shameful I know. Show me the money 15 Oct 08 : 9.00AM By Tricia Yeoh IN opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s … Continue reading

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Dumbing Down of Politics

The dumbing down of politics 8 Oct 08 : 9.00AM By Tricia Yeoh IN legal terms, the “reasonable person” standard is often used in arguing out cases. It is not always easy to define what this means. But it is … Continue reading

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Identity Crisis of Race & Religion

Last week’s entry in the Nut Graph is here: Identity crisis of race and religion 1 Oct 08 : 9.00AM By Tricia Yeoh INCIDENTS belying the fragile state of integration in Malaysia have dominated the news in recent years. A … Continue reading

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Race Relations Act

Further thoughts on the Race Relations Act proposed by the home ministry in Malaysia recently, published in The Nut Graph. Race relations: Acting and reacting 24 Sep 08 : 9.00AM By Tricia Yeoh AHMAD Ismail is now a familiar name: … Continue reading

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Blame Game on Malaysiakini, now?

See the way Utusan is spinning the story: Teresa dakwa makanan diberi ‘lebih baik sedikit daripada makanan anjing’ 22/09/2008 3:07pm SHAH ALAM 22 Sept. – Ahli Parlimen Seputeh, Teresa Kok Suh Sim hari ini mendakwa makanan yang diberikan kepadanya ketika … Continue reading

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Teresa Kok is released from ISA

Teresa Kok has been released from the ISA as at 1pm, says her lawyer S. N. Nair. She should not have been detained in the first place. What a sandiwara show Malaysia is.

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Anwar calls for Emergency Parliament Meeting

In the Press Conference this afternoon, Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, leader of Opposition has called for the Prime Minister to convene an Emergency Parliament meeting to discuss the motion of no-confidence against his leadership. This should be done no later … Continue reading

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Role of the Agong

Bob Kee wrote an excellent article, which I hope he won’t mind me reproducing here. But you can read the original here on his blog. This is with regards to the Role of the Agong in determining the leadership of … Continue reading

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