The book launches 1212 (that’s tomorrow) at 4pm. Meet the protagonists (politicians, contributors, writers and lawyers[LB]) at the LoyarBurokking session. Here, we prove ourselves right that there is indeed the Lord Bobo. Finally, after much persuasion, our editor-at-large (and an in-house banking legal counsel bigwig) gives us the lowdown on the book. And its her […]
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Ask Lord Bobo: 1Malaysia & 8G Mobile Internet!
From the Selangor Times Issue 3, 10-12 December 2010. This week, Ask Lord Bobo answers questions on 1 Malaysia, and Malaysia’s internet network!
Posted inWomen Rule
Two Women, Two Tribes and a Journey of a Lifetime (Part III)
Two Women, Two Tribes, and a Journey of a Lifetime is a 9-part series penned by Lim Ka Ea about her one year stint in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where she accompanied her husband on his 9th humanitarian mission. No stranger to travel and humanitarian missions herself, she learned that Ethiopia is not really Africa and […]
Posted inExpress Yourself
The LoyarBurok Book Review: “Perak: A State Of Crisis” – Cascading Illegality
The book launches 1212 at 4pm. Meet the protagonists (politicians, contributors, writers and lawyers[LB]) at the LoyarBurokking session. Here, read a review of the book to understand why you shouldn’t be missing the launch. The facts are well known. The spark was lit when four Pakatan Rakyat Perak State Assembly members defected from their coalition. […]
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The LoyarBurok Book Review: “Perak: A State Of Crisis” – A Candle-Light Vigil To Democracy
The book launches 1212 at 4pm. Meet the protagonists (politicians, contributors, writers and lawyers[LB]) at the LoyarBurokking session. Here, read a review of the book to understand why you shouldn’t be missing the launch. As time passes, some will cite Winston Churchill’s famous maxim about democracy being “the worst form of government except all those […]
Posted inLet's Get Together
Human Rights Day (tomorrow) Tribute To Defenders Of Human Rights
This year’s International Human Rights Day is dedicated to the human rights defenders. Who are actually human rights defenders?
Posted inSave The Children
Getting married at 14
News that a 22 year old school teacher had got married to a 14 year old girl has caused shockwaves in Malaysia, reverberating around the world. Recall what it was like to be 14 again, and consider if such marriages really can hold water under the law. I still remember the 14th year of my […]
Posted inThe Lobby
[UPDATED] Human Rights Debate 2010: This Friday to Sunday!
Join the Bar Council Human Rights Debate 2010! Dates: Friday, 10 – Sunday, 12 Dec Time: 10am – 4pm, Venue: Section 13 Campus, KDU University College, No. 76 Jln Universiti, PJ. Grand Final: Sunday, 12 Dec, 7.30pm – 10.15pm, Bar Council Auditorium, No. 15 Lebuh Pasar Besar, KL That’s straight after Remember, Review, Reclaim! Free […]
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Remember, Review & Reclaim: Are You A Constitutional Patriot?
LoyarBurok kicks off its first-ever on-the-ground event with the launch (by Nizar Jamaluddin) of “Perak: A State of Crisis” on 12 December 2010, 4pm. Meet the protagonists (politicians, contributors, writers and lawyers[LB]) at the LoyarBurokking session. 4 more days, more than 96 hours left and counting – do join us!
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Getting Called to the Singapore Bar (Part 1): The Requirements
Recent changes to the Singapore Bar admission requirements have made it easier for foreign lawyers to get admitted to practice law in Singapore. Here are the requirements Malaysian lawyers need to meet.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Remember, Review & Reclaim: My Pupillage Memories Of The Perak Crisis In Court
LoyarBurok kicks off its first-ever on-the-ground event with the launch (by Nizar Jamaluddin) of “Perak: A State of Crisis” on 12 December 2010, 4pm. Meet the protagonists (politicians, contributors, writers and lawyers[LB]) at the LoyarBurokking session. 5 more days, more than 120 hours left and counting – do join us! I was always told I […]
Posted inStupid Me!
A Stone Wall In Student Freedom
A response to Batu 5 who tried to justify the existence of the UUCA.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
MCCBCHST: Our family lives are no longer secure
The recent sidestep decision of the Federal Court in Shamala’s case prompted the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism to express its despair over the inaction by the authorities in addressing these serious issues. The press statement issued by its current President is reproduced below from the MCCBCHST website Harmony Malaysia.
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Ask Lord Bobo: Right and wrong
From the Selangor Times Issue 2, December 3-5 2010. This week, Ask Lord Bobo deals with right and wrong, love, half-past six lawmakers, Malaysian timing, and the meaning of life!
Posted inWomen Rule
Two Women, Two Tribes, and a Journey of a Lifetime (Part II)
Two Women, Two Tribes, and a Journey of a Lifetime is a 9-part series penned by Lim Ka Ea about her one year stint in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where she accompanied her husband on his 9th humanitarian mission. No stranger to travel and humanitarian missions herself, she learned that Ethiopia is not really Africa and […]
Posted inSelected Exhortations
Stop the Violence and Persecution: Press Statement by the Mak Nyah Community of Malaysia
An appeal to all who believe in freedom under the Federal Constitution and human rights to join the call to stop the targeted persecution and violence towards our Mak Nyah community. The Mak Nyah community is being persecuted by Section 66 of the Syariah Criminal Enactment and suffer physical and sexual violations at the hands of religious officers who enforce those laws.
Posted inWomen Rule
The Iking Case (Second Segment)
An enticing guide to Section 498 of the Penal Code – the relevant sections of law, ancillary issues surrounding it, and how did such a law come to be.
Posted inWomen Rule
The Iking Case (First Segment)
An enticing guide to Section 498 of the Penal Code – the relevant sections of law, ancillary issues surrounding it, and how did such a law come to be.
Posted inStupid Me!
The Justification For The Universities And University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA)
For quite obvious reasons, “Batu 5” as a law student in a local university must write using a pseudonym for fear of the UUCA. Ironically, putting on his debating hat, he tries to justify UUCA’s from the Government’s perspective.
Posted inThe Lobby
LoyarBurokkers Receive ANNEXE HEROES Freedom Of Expression Awards 2010 (11 Dec, 12pm)
LoyarBurokkers Fahmi Reza and Edmund Bon receive ANNEXE HEROES Freedom Of Expression Awards on 11 December 2010 at 12pm. Do join us then to celebrate expression! Admission is free.