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Shazeera is a Malay Muslim that is still unable to understand why groups like PERKASA exist. But as long as they are around, she will be around too.
There’s a (Pussy) Riot in Russia: Musicians and Human Rights

There’s a (Pussy) Riot in Russia: Musicians and Human Rights

Musicians and freedom of expression.

We Had “Mona Gersang” Before “Where Did We Come From?”

We Had “Mona Gersang” Before “Where Did We Come From?”

Does banning Peter Mayle’s book do anything at all to our morality?

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What Do Schwarzenegger, Kermit & Rosmah Have In Common?

What Do Schwarzenegger, Kermit & Rosmah Have In Common?

Are we taking Rosmah’s honorary doctorate a little too seriously?

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Protest Placards in the Museum? – Its possible!

Protest Placards in the Museum? – Its possible!

Who says historical exhibitions only has to take place in the museum? An out of the museum suggestion on how the rakyat can take charge of the historical narrative of their own country.

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Arcade Fire “Live” In London: A Beautiful Lesson On Life’s Juxtapositions, Through Music

Arcade Fire “Live” In London: A Beautiful Lesson On Life’s Juxtapositions, Through Music

Experiencing life’s juxtapositions, with Arcade Fire at London’s O2 Arena, on 1 December 2010.

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Human Rights Day (tomorrow) Tribute To Defenders Of Human Rights

Human Rights Day (tomorrow) Tribute To Defenders Of Human Rights

This year’s International Human Rights Day is dedicated to the human rights defenders. Who are actually human rights defenders?

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The Tragic Case of a Lunch Meal: Revisiting Corporal Punishment in Schools

The Tragic Case of a Lunch Meal: Revisiting Corporal Punishment in Schools

Considering the lack of consideration for the rights of the child in the recent case of the lunch meal caning.

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The Black Keys and The Walkmen “Live” in Leeds: A Tribute to American Rock Invasion in Brit-Land

The Black Keys and The Walkmen “Live” in Leeds:  A Tribute to American Rock Invasion in Brit-Land

A rocking Halloween for a hijab clad Malaysian in Leeds. A review of her first live gig in the UK, and how 2 American bands performed in the cold north of England.

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Applied Human Rights? You mean it was never applied before?

Applied Human Rights? You mean it was never applied before?

Considering the reasons for Applied Human Rights in the academia world where Human Rights programmes are already in existence.

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The Teo Nie Ching Incident: Lessons from the ground

The Teo Nie Ching Incident: Lessons from the ground

An exploration of both sides of the fence in the issue of non-Muslims entering mosques and possible ways to reconcile to the two.

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Mari Cantas Dogma Kemerdekaan!

Mari Cantas Dogma Kemerdekaan!

Hari Kemerdekaan di Malaysia nampaknya sudah menjadi klise hiburan yang dinanti-nantikan oleh rakyat saban tahun. Mungkin setelah 53 tahun mengecapi kemerdekaan, rakyat telah terperangkap dengan penafsiran Hari Kemerdekaan oleh pemerintah yang lebih berunsur ritualistik.

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Where Is Our National Children Safety Policy?

Where Is Our National Children Safety Policy?

The latest case of a child raped by a bus driver in front of other children has prompted reactionary measures short of another “royal circus” inquiry. Where is our National Children Safety Policy when we clearly need a foundation towards developing long term preventive measures?

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Justifying Child Marriages with Religious Doctrine Is a Mockery to Islam

Justifying Child Marriages with Religious Doctrine Is a Mockery to Islam

Considering the rights of the child and examining the real reasons behind the abhorrent and cruel practice of child marriages that are so often justified by perpetrators with religious doctrine.

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Of Children In The Media

Of Children In The Media

Spurred by the recent reporting of the underage “marriage” of an 11-year old girl to a 41-year old man in Kelantan, Malaysia, this is a deliberation on principles for ethical reporting on children, or rather the lack of it, and the child’s rights and welfare.

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Dr. Asri & the Mouse that prefers GPS to the Bell

I came to learn of Dr. Mohd Asri Zainal Abidin’s arrest by JAIS a few days after the event. I immediately surfed the net for more information. I wanted to know why we are reviving back the olden culture of persecuting Islamic scholars. My brief research stint led to a few reasons – each one […]

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The Rebellious Child called Human Rights

The Rebellious Child called Human Rights

Happy Birthday Ms Human Rights! But will you be around much longer?

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