We, the BERSIH 2.0 steering committee, invite your organisation to join and unite with us to advance clean and fair elections in Malaysia. Much still needs to be done and Bersih 2.0 needs your support and help to make the mission come true for a democratic Malaysia. Please bring your members and friends to the […]
Posted inJudging the Judges
The Administration Of Justice in Malaysia – A Glaring Misconception
Lately the Courts are so concerned with speed. It is as if suddenly the Courts have become an F1 team. The thing which really irritates the bejeezus out of me is the seemingly nonchalant attitude displayed by the Courts on fairness and justness. It is as if when a case is disposed, justice is done. As if the way it was disposed, the rationale for the disposal and everything else is secondary or rather not relevant.
Posted inStupid Me!
Seandainya Belia Harapan Negara
Belia Harapan Negara. Begitulah bunyi slogan yang sering dilaungkan tetapi sejauh manakah dasar-dasar yang dilaksanakan sejajar dengan apa yang dilaungkan?
Posted inBolehland
The Civil Service: Malaysia’s engine in need of a major overhaul
The four key areas to transform Malaysia’s civil service.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
Connect The Dots: Catching Ourselves
Reflections on closet racism. “Beware of your thoughts, they become your words. Beware of your words, they become your actions. Beware of your actions, they become your habits. Beware of your habits, they become your character…”
Posted inExpress Yourself
LoyarBorak #1: Is Twitter Useless at Social Activism? (Part 2)
Adrian, Edmund, Marcus, Syah and Syazwina continue their expressions of enthusiasm and/or brickbats for Twitter and Facebook in Part 2 of LoyarBorak. Join in now?!
Posted inThank God It's Friday
Extravagant Egalitarian: Cuba. Castro. Che. Cohiba.
Extravagant Egalitarian discovers Cuba, Castro, Che, Cohiba, good music, and boring food. The contrasting freedom of movement enjoyed by Malaysians as compared to Cubans brings to mind a group of people in Malaysia who do not have as much freedom or much else – refugees and stateless people.
Posted inExpress Yourself
LoyarBorak #1: Is Twitter Useless at Social Activism? (Part 1)
Introducing the latest exciting series by LoyarBurok – “LoyarBorak”. Is Twitter useless at social activism? What do you think? Borak your say here!
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Project Outreach: Bantuan Guaman Ialah Hak Asasi
Ketika ada loyar-loyar yang sedang bertegang lidah sesama sendiri tentang siapakah yang lebih “human rights” daripada yang lain, Pusat Bantuan Guaman Kuala Lumpur yang bertempat di Wisma Kraftangan (sebelah Masjid Jamek) dalam diam-diam dan dengan selambanya telah membuka satu lagi cawangan di Brickfields pada 23 Oktober 2010 melalui satu lagi projek gempak yang dinamakan “Project […]
Posted inGreen-World
What About The Displaced and Unsung Heroes?
Last week we read about the “Heroes of the Palm Oil Milling Industry.” But what about the communities that have been displaced to make way for the industry? Do we care?
Posted inBolehland
Batu Sapi: Vote not out of Sympathy
Should Linda Tsen get the vote in a few hours’ time?
Posted inGreen-World
The Curious Incident of The Would Be Arsonist in Simunjan
An on-the-ground account of the case of a “would-be arsonist” and the fight to save Sebangan rainforest. A man was arrested for arson, curiously, at the time the fire started he was some 400km away.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Candidate Watch Campaign: Know Your Candidates!
The list of candidates for Bar Council 2011/2012 is out. You have a say in determining who would be the decision-makers of the body governing our profession!
Posted inExpress Yourself
Quick, throw your CDs away! There’s a roadblock!
Do the police or the Ministry have the power to search our vehicles for pirated discs?
Posted inTry Me-lah
Freeing ourselves from the ISA
Following the anti-ISA demonstrations in August, another anti-ISA protest took place in London on Saturday, 30 October. Recounting the August event, a LoyarBurokker in London reminds us why all of us should continue denouncing the ISA.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
RMAF v N. Surendran & >12,500 Malaysian Bar members
Yet another lawyer intimidated for doing his job. When will this end? Never … unless the people stand up, unless we see naked abuse of power for what it is and call it as it is, and when we start demanding only the highest of standards from those who wield power and authority.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
My Tron Night
Tron Legacy. This post isn’t a film review. Not entirely. Because I didn’t view an entire film. It’s about my experience at Tron Night, which happened at GSC Mid Valley on the 28th of October.
Posted inPray For Me
Enlightenment, Reason, Rationality: The Other Side
A consideration on Enlightenment, reason, and rationality in the context of Malaysia – or rather the lack of it.
Posted inFood, Drink &...
Heroes of the Palm Oil Milling Industry
A tribute the men and women working in palm oil mills. They are heroes in their own right – living in remote areas, toiling in harsh conditions – the work they do help feed the world.
Posted inBolehland
Ada Apa Dengan 1Malaysia?
A college student’s reflection on what 1Malaysia means to him and his personal journey in celebrating diversity.