The call of the people is accountability which is the ultimate checks and balances of democracy.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
LLVL: How To Stand Out In The Chambering Pool
Tips for chambering pupils and young lawyers to make a good first impression.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Bar Council: Scared of Banks?
The Bar Council bans lawyers from accepting fees from developers to pay for the legal fees of homebuyers. But it does not stop lawyers accepting fees from borrowers to pay for the legal fees of banks. Why this disparate treatment for two entities who are both in superior bargaining positions?
Posted inExpress Yourself
Isu Merayu Undi Pada Hari Pengundian
Adakah merayu undi di luar jarak 50 meter dari sempadan tempat mengundi adalah salah di sisi undang-undang?
Posted inGreen-World
Renewable Energy Bill 2010 – Part 1: What it means to us?
The Parliament sitting on March 7th 2011 will table the Renewable Energy Bill 2010, and the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Bill 2010 for the second reading. Do you know what these bills mean to you?
Posted inWomen Rule
When does the violence begin?
Art + Activism inches frame by frame towards you tonight, on the eve of Women’s Day. Come be the first to watch all 3 videos by Stop Motion Project at 9pm @ MAP. Fashion giveaways by Chic Yamada to be won at our Q&A!
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Members’ Complaints Regarding Current Court Proceedings
An email from Azman, following the Bar Council’s press conference on 4 March 2011.
Posted inExpress Yourself
Malaysia Boleh
We should be ushering in a new age, one heading towards authentic civilization where we can create a network of more human relationships and true human progress. We are all Malaysians and we must believe that we are equal.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
LLA Series: Don’t Lose Your IC!
What could happen when you lose your IC, a case of identity fraud successfully defended and a critical evaluation of the loan approval process practiced in some local finance companies.
Posted inThe System
A Critique on 1Malaysia: The Effects of Collective Common Sense (3 of 5)
How will the collective common sense affect our social condition when they linger over the populace?
Posted inAsk Lord Bobo
Ask Lord Bobo: Of Lawyers And Law-breakers
From the Selangor Times Issue 13, 25-27 February 2011. Ask Lord Bobo ponders what litigation lawyers think about getting paid 400% more this year, and whether laws are meant to be broken.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
Eating Lotus in Cambodia: A Travel Tale
Mao, my Cambodian guide with a gap-toothed smile, leans towards me, and whispers conspiringly, “Our King, I think he gay.”
Posted inSelected Exhortations
LoyarBurok On BFM: Social Justice
LoyarBurokkers Fahri Azzat, Marcus van Geyzel and Sharmila Sekaran were interviewed on BFM about social justice.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
LoyarBurok: Agents Of Change
A reflection from the LoyarBurok retreat in Malacca, on 26 & 27 February 2011. This post was first published in The Star.
Posted inExpress Yourself
Malaysia’s Merry ‘Buy-elections’
Malaysia is perhaps the only country where the death of an elected representative brings jubilation to the local residents.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Your Questions Answered!
Alter Ego responds to some of your email queries. Is she married? Why do young lawyers get paid so little? Is it better to chamber in small or big firm?
Posted inThe System
A Critique on 1Malaysia: Self-Contained Stupefaction (2 of 5)
The social condition that gave rise to 1Malaysia lies in the chaotic and crisis-driven effect of post-political tsunami. This effect is taken for granted to sustain an assumption for activity or passivity, progress or regress. It is a self-contained stupefaction, the finality of politics.
Posted inThe Lobby
The NutGraph Commentary: Remembering the Perak Crisis
It’s been almost two years since Barisan Nasional (BN) wrested the Perak government from Pakatan Rakyat (PR) but does anyone still care to remember? And how would we choose to remember it?
Posted inI Need My Pill
Positive Living with HIV
HIV infection is a taboo in this country. You are ostracized and segregated. However, not many are aware the basics of how the infection is spread/contracted.