LoyarBurok’s 10 wishes for 2011, as voted by LoyarBurokkers.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
The LoyarBurok Movie Review: Legacy Of Cool
Tron: Legacy comes 28 years after the original film, which was only a moderate box-office hit but later gained a cult following. Was it worth returning to The Grid, or is this sequel an exercise in empty nostalgia?
Posted inExpress Yourself
LoyarBorak #4: Child marriage, education, and society
LoyarBorak #4 features a Twitter discussion sparked by the news of the marriage of a 14 year old girl to a 23 year old man.
Posted inAsk Lord Bobo
Ask Lord Bobo: Monochromatic lawyers, yoga & good causes
From the Selangor Times Issue 6, 31 Dececember 2010 — 2 January 2011. This week, Ask Lord Bobo answers questions on why lawyers always wear black and white, how yoga is like human rights, and choosing a good cause to support.
Posted inExpress Yourself
LoyarBurok’s Top 10 of 2010
LoyarBurok casts a collective beady eye at the twelve months that was 2010.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
Seriously: What Is LoyarBurok And What Does It Do?
Welcome Speech delivered on behalf of LoyarBurok at Remember | Review | Reclaim on 12th December 2010 at the Annexe Gallery, Central Market Annexe, Kuala Lumpur at the launch of Perak: A State of Crisis. On behalf of LoyarBurok and all LoyarBurokkers, welcome to “Remember, Review, Reclaim” 1212 LoyarBurok began as a forum by 6 […]
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LoyarBorak #3 (Bhg. 6) — Islam dan Kebebasan Beragama
LoyarBorak #3 adalah debat e-mel diantara dua ahli Jawatankuasa Undang-undang Perlembagaan Majlis Peguam, Aston Paiva dan Fyrol Ikram Othman. Debat mereka merangkumi pelbagai isu. Ini adalah bahagian terakhir daripada 6 bahagian.
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The Words that Defined 2010
A look back at some of the words that defined 2010.
Posted inStupid Me!
SIRI PMN 2011 – NATIONAL STUDENT ASSEMBLY 11.1.11: Students Of The Nation, Unite! [w/VIDEO]
Be part of history. Be part of change. If you are a student, from any university or college, register now for Perhimpunan Mahasiswa Negara and to join Malaysia’s first mega-scaled Students Parliament on 11.1.11.
Posted inLet's Talk About Sex
It must get better
I find this campaign (It Gets Better in Malaysia) very human. It’s not just about promoting or glorifying the rights of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered persons. It’s about treating and respecting them as human beings who don’t deserve to be bullied and certainly don’t deserve to suffer in silence.
Posted inExpress Yourself
The LoyarBurok Book Review: “Perak: A State Of Crisis” – An Unabashed Self-Indictment By The BN Government Of Its Undemocratic Takeover Of Perak
LoyarBaca‘s first publication Perak: A State of Crisis (PASOC) has been a runaway hit and will soon be in Malaysia’s major bookstores through leading indie, activist distributor, Pak Chong’s GerakBudaya. We have sold out copies at hand for the moment (second impressions are on the way), but you may purchase them directly from GerakBudaya here. […]
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LoyarBorak #3 (Bhg. 5) — Negara Islam, Bahagian Ketiga
LoyarBorak #3 adalah debat e-mel diantara dua ahli Jawatankuasa Undang-undang Perlembagaan Majlis Peguam, Aston Paiva dan Fyrol Ikram Othman. Debat mereka merangkumi pelbagai isu. Dalam bahagian ini (bahagian 5 daripada 6 bahagian), saudara Aston dan Fyrol meneruskan sesi borak mengenai Malaysia sebagai negara Islam.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
TMI: PASOC Documenting History As It Happens (19 Dec 2010)
Dina Zaman of TMI was at the 1212 PASOC launch. Here’s the review, appreciate it Dina and TMI!
Posted inAsk Lord Bobo
Ask Lord Bobo: Santa Claus & Glamorous Human Rights Lawyers
From the Selangor Times Issue 5, 24-26 December 2010. This week, Ask Lord Bobo answers questions on the Whistleblower Protection Act, glamorous human rights lawyers, and the existence of Santa Claus!
Posted inLB Rants
LoyarBurok Greets You Great End Of Year & Here’s To A New One! (Get Your PASOC Here Too As Gifts)
Attention everyone! We wish all of you a great end to 2010 and have a better year in 2011! Thank you for following, continually being **misled by this blawg and for all your support throughout the year – if we have been mean or offensive please forgive us. Let us now take a minute to […]
Posted inThank God It's Friday
A Night With The Flaming Lips + The Raveonettes
I must confess: I’m not exactly a huge fan. Sure, I enjoyed some of their albums (they released 14 in total since their formation in the 1980s) notably Soft Buletin, Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robot and At War With The Mystic. But the Lips are known for their elaborate live shows which have included video […]
Posted inBolehland
Xmas Cheer: How Naughty Or Nice Have Malaysians Been This Year?
So how naughty or nice have Malaysians been this year, across the board?
Posted inThank God It's Friday
Dear Santa…
Jonathan shares his list of 10 things he would like to have this Christmas in a love letter to Santa. What’s yours? Disclaimer: Sarcasm used in this post is intentional and purely for entertainment.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
It’s A Selfish Man’s World
If you think we rule the world and that we’re so special with big brains, bigger ambitions and probably the biggest personalities, check out what these creatures can do.
Posted inExpress Yourself
LoyarBorak #3 (Bhg. 4) — Negara Islam, Bahagian Kedua
LoyarBorak #3 adalah debat e-mel diantara dua ahli Jawatankuasa Undang-undang Perlembagaan Majlis Peguam, Aston Paiva dan Fyrol Ikram Othman. Debat mereka merangkumi pelbagai isu. Dalam bahagian ini (bahagian 4 daripada 6 bahagian), saudara Aston dan Fyrol meneruskan sesi borak mengenai Malaysia sebagai negara Islam.