The historiography of science, race, and gender in the US South and the legal-historico-scientific lessons it provides. This is the final instalment of a three-part series.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
LLVL: Corporate vs Litigation: Fight!
How are corporate lawyers different from litigation lawyers? (powder keg lit)
Posted inBolehland
N. 46 Pelabuhan Kelang: By-Election, Stalemate Or Court Intervention?
Tough questions which could not be dodged regarding the vacancy of N. 46. Is the Speaker’s decision correct? Will the Election Commission call a by-election? Or will the Court intervene? LoyarBurok does public service yet again here. All you need to know regarding N. 46, really.
Posted inSave The Children
Bi-Anne, My Baby
A consideration of some of the legal issues that relate to the custodial battle of Bi-Anne.
Posted inGreen-World
Stories From The Field: Don’t Believe Everything Your Boss Tells You
A seasoned fieldworker’s reminisicing her first fieldwork in the jungle alone.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
How Racism Can Lead To The Abuse Of Law & Science (Part 2)
The historiography of science, race, and gender in the US South and the legal-historico-scientific lessons it provides. This is Part 2 of 3.
Posted inPray For Me
Connect The Dots: Conversion, Apostasy & Islam
A critical consideration about the practice of Islam in Malaysia with regards to conversion and apostasy written 2 years ago is not simply still relevant but timely.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
Top 10 Best Films Of 2010
2010 saw many truly awful films, but there were some truly great films to savour as well. Here’s the best of the best …
Posted inThank God It's Friday
Top 10 Worst Films Of 2010
Better late than never! 2010 may be fast becoming a fuzzy memory, and some of the films below are best forgotten. But take this list as an advisory, in case you’re thinking of watching any of the following …
Posted inBolehland
K-point: Palace’s Codswallop, Sycophants Currying Favour And Bob’s Your Uncle
Why is the Palace talking codswallop, and who is Bob and the sycophants in the K-point affair?
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
How Racism Can Lead To The Abuse Of Law & Science (Part 1)
The historiography of science, race, and gender in the US South and the legal-historico-scientific lessons it provides. This is Part 1 of 3.
Posted inAsk Lord Bobo
Ask Lord Bobo: The Jury & A Little Red Book
This week, Ask Lord Bobo explains why there are no jury trials in Malaysia, and what you should do at your next police roadblock.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
A Student’s Perspective: Legal Education And Professional Ethics
Reflections of a final semester law student on the state of our legal education and the role it plays in shaping how law is practised in Malaysia.
Posted inWomen Rule
Two Women, Two Tribes, and a Journey of a Lifetime (Part V)
Each woman, with a 20-litre jerry can strapped onto their backs, some pregnant and some riped with old age, take their task seriously as they often risk sexual harassment due to long distance of isolated paths taken to reach the water source. Humanitarian organisations have often tried to make sure that new water wells are being constructed as close as possible to their homes in order to avoid such risk.
Posted inGreen-World
LoyarBasikal: June’s BikeVenture & LoyarBurok’s Forest — “I Survived!”
June survived; and Lord Bobo gets to the highest peak of the Philippines!
Posted inBolehland
Underground Report: What Is The “Third Force” MCLM?
An underground report from the Malaysian Civil Liberties Movement (MCLM) Public Forum, which was held below ground level at London’s Holiday Villa Hotel on 12 December 2010.
Posted inThe Lobby
Hormati Suara Rakyat Selangor Rally — Kelana Jaya Stadium, Sunday 23 January, 4-7 pm!
A message from Farida Jivamala Ibrahim to come for Sunday’s Hormati Suara Rakyat Selangor rally at the Kelana Jaya Stadium, from 4pm.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
Argumentum ad Hominem
A call to discuss constructively, instead of resorting to personal attacks.
Posted inBolehland
K-point: Meminda Perlembagaan Bukan Satu Penyelesaian
Mengapa pindaan perlembagaan patut dilihat sebagai satu pilihan terakhir, hanya apabila kesemua alternatif lain telahpun dihauskan.
Posted inExpress Yourself
What LoyarBurok Means To Me
A heartfelt declaration by June Rubis of what LoyarBurok means to her, and to a lot of us.