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.
Posted inThe System
A Critique on 1Malaysia: Slogan as Political Ethos (1 of 5)
This article attempts to explicate the social condition after the political tsunami (March 2008) and argues that 1Malaysia, other than being a concept that unites, is an omnipotent political strategy resulted from the post-political tsunami condition.
Posted inUndiMsia!
URGENT NEWSFLASH: LoyarBurok Not Just A Blawg! Join The Army!
LoyarBurok’s weekend-long retreat revealed that LB is not simply a blog, or loosely bound group of activists. It represents a larger and more concrete mission, which is to educate the voters of Malaysia and encourage civic engagement, in the hope of promoting accountability within the political process.
Posted inThe Lobby
Radio Demokratika Soft-Launch at Pekan Frinjan
Soft-launch of Radio Demokratika at Pekan Frinjan, 5 March 2011 5 pm – 12 pm; Official launch of Radio Demokratika, 2 April at RockRock MyConsti, Fort Cornwallis, Pulau Pinang
Posted inThe Lobby
Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan looking for Legal Officer (Deadline: 4 Mar 2011)
Do you want to be part of an initiative that will provide real relief to the thousands of Malaysians who receive no legal assistance upon arrest, at remand proceedings and when they are charged in court?
Posted inThank God It's Friday
The LoyarBurok Movie Review: The King’s Speech
This historical drama is based on the true story of King George VI who overcame a stuttering problem to deliver an important wartime address to the English public. It’s also an Oscar darling…
Posted inJudging the Judges
Heavier Sentences Not Solution To Reduce Crime
What is the purpose of a heavy sentence when it is an almost forgone conclusion that an offender who completes his sentence is very likely to return to a life of crime because of their rejection from society?
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
LLA Series: Lessons to be learnt are everywhere
How Rumpole helped me out with a legal aid case and learning things to apply to your case.
Posted inSelected Judgments
“Peruntukan” challenge: Leave granted
The grounds of judgment of Aziah Ali J in granting leave to Sungai Siput MP Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj to challenge the “Special Constituency Allocation” given by the Federal Government only to Barisan Nasional MPs.
Posted inSelected Judgments
Can you set aside a winding up order obtained in default?
The bold Federal Court decision that decided whether you can set aside a winding up order obtained in the absence of the Respondent company. Oh wait, they didn’t do that.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
MyOverseasVote: Why Malaysians Overseas Must Be Allowed To Vote
Andrew Yong, coordinator of MyOverseasVote, explains why Malaysian citizens overseas won’t give up until they are given the right to vote from overseas.
Posted inBolehland, Express Yourself, LB Rants, Pray For Me, Stupid Me!
Karl Nadzarin v Barisan Rakyat
In an alternate universe, this was a decision handed out by the High Court of Caricature at Loyarburok.
Posted inSave The Children
The Recipe For Life
Whether we realise it or not, our whole life has always been dictated and ordered. From childhood, we are programmed to follow what our elders say without asking much.
Posted inExpress Yourself
Dilemmas Of A Young Malaysian Abroad
After three years studying abroad, ideals fade, hope dwindles and one is faced with the omnipotent question: to return home or not to return home?
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
MyOverseasVote: Equal Voting Rights for Malaysians Overseas
Andrew Yong, the coordinator of MyOverseasVote, writes about the ongoing fight for equal voting rights for Malaysian citizens overseas.