On April 16 2011, seven hundred thousand voters in Sarawak cast their votes in the 10th state elections. In a campaign that was described as the “toughest contest the ruling coalition has ever faced in Sarawak“, pundits and analysts describe the campaign as a referendum on the chief minister and his administration of Malaysia’s largest […]
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Sarawak, From the Outside Looking In (Stories from the East)
We kick start this week’s ‘Stories from the East’ with a pensive piece by columnist Dina Zaman who looks back on her recent trip to Sarawak and realises what many an Orang Semenanjung must understand about the Bornean state.
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Curator’s Note: Stories From the East
This week from April 25 to May 1, follow the ONLY BLAWG as Adrian Chew presents Stories from the East, an anthology of stories written by Malaysians from both sides of the sea; some looking in from the outside and some offering their views from the inside, about all things Sabah and Sarawak.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
White Noise: Democratising Senses Of The Sharp And Simple
Ms Boo Su-Lyn, in our definitive music column, White Noise, debuts on LoyarBurok with a lyrical review of MyConstitution’s (superb, first-of-its-kind album, period, no doubt about it) “Radio Demokratika”. Is there any reason not to get it even if there is some “forgettable rock mish-mash”?
Posted inBolehland
Sugar & Spice, And Everything Nice
The age of the effeminate man – the metrosexual, the sissy – is upon us and clearly, enough is enough. This much is clear; men are to be masculine and women, feminine. Any violation of this fundamental law of existence should be treated as the abomination it is.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
Sending Love To Sendai
A photo exhibition to raise money for Japanese tsunami victims at the Pusat Rakyat LoyarBurok on 15th May 2011. Live music, a lucky draw, eats, fun people and a chance to send your love to Sendai.
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Postal Votes Which Are Never Posted
Ivy Kwek gives a first-hand account of the DAP campaign in the recently concluded Sarawak State Elections
Posted inStupid Me!
UKM4: Tak Sangka
Sempena ulang tahun penahanan UKM4 dalam pilihan raya kecil Hulu Selangor, Azlin Shafina telah meluahkan isi hatinya dengan berkongsi pengalaman pahitnya sepanjang 1 tahun yang lepas.
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Ops P.I.S.A.N.G.: Loyarburok Opens Community Centre
An edited version of a report by KomunitiKini, which first appeared on komunitikini.com on 21 March 2011
Posted inThank God It's Friday
LoyarBermakan: Cristang: Pork Burger Heaven
The first-ever post in the LoyarBermakan food review series visits the home of the famous, scandalously-good, P7 pork burger.
Posted inExpress Yourself, Pray For Me
We, Christians, “Fools”?
I always thought that those who single out others as fools are the bigger fools. How can you not be the bigger fool when you brandish the word “amicable” so wantonly and not know what it means? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “amicable” means “friendly; done in a friendly spirit”. Nothing that has happened […]
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TalentCorp: Unanswered Questions
With the recent announcement by the government regarding the 15% flat rate tax for expert Malaysians, many “loyal experts” are questioning what about them.
Posted inStupid Me!
UKM4: Genap Setahun, Tanggal 22/4
Satu refleksi peribadi yang telah dikongsi oleh Sdr. Woon King Chai, salah seorang UKM4, yang akan bakal didakwa dan dihukum di mahkamah universiti pada 4hb. Mei 2011. Emel ini telah diterima melalui sumber yang rapat dengan UKM4 dan merupakan satu perspektif ke dalam kes UKM4 yang tidak pernah diteroka.
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A Nation’s Descent Into Darkness
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), the Malaysia Inner Temple Alumni Association and the Bar Council of Malaysia are pleased to invite you to a talk entitled “A Nation’s Descent Into Darkness – The United Nations Rwanda Tribunal: Its Successes And Failures”. The speaker is Iain Morley QC, with Tan Sri James Foong […]
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Ask Lord Bobo: Latin Heart-throbs And Senior Opposition Politicians
From the Selangor Times Issue 20, 15-17 April 2011. This week, His Supreme Eminenceness spouts Latin and calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry!
Posted inPray For Me
Why Allah And Not Tuhan?
Q: Why do Christians use the word ‘Allah’ in their Malay language Bible and not ‘Tuhan’? A: It is because Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God as the God of Abraham.
Posted inLet's Talk About Sex
Okay, I’m In Love With My Sister. So What?
If we’re okay with homosexuality, does that mean we’re also cool with incest?
