LoyarBurok is publishing this 3-part article we received from a law student at a local university who prefers to be known as “Batu 5”. Part 3 poses the hard questions Malaysia needs to answer to move forward.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
Special Court Rules Banning Public And Media Unconstitutional
Perhaps the only question which remains is whether any public-spirited media organisation or person will take the new rules banning them to task. But then again, if the Chief Justice himself advised the Yang di-Pertuan Agong that the ban was legal, how would a suit in our courts declaring the rules unconstitutional fare?
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
Affirmative Action (Part 2): The Value Of Affirmative Action
LoyarBurok is publishing this 3-part article we received from a law student at a local university who prefers to be known as “Batu 5.” Part 2 takes an incisive look at whether the NEP has achieved its objectives.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
Affirmative Action (Part 1): The Origins Of Malaysia’s Affirmative Action Policies
LoyarBurok is publishing this 3-part article we received from a law student at a local university who prefers to be known as “Batu 5.” Part 1 looks back on the original intent of Malaysia’s affirmative action policies.
Posted inLB Rants
Time to break the impasse
By not confronting racial and religious issues, civil court judges have abdicated their duty to uphold the people’s constitutional rights to equality and freedom of religion. ON Nov 12, much to the dismay of many Malaysians, the Federal Court declined to answer five constitutional questions of public importance on unilateral conversion of children to Islam […]
Posted inPray For Me
Being Buddha And The Art Of Choosing A Box
New and Improved! Buddha now comes in a box. Enlightenment sold separately.
Posted inTry Me-lah
No Hearing Date For K. Selvach’s Habeas Corpus Application
Lawyers For Liberty calls out the courts for its blatant disregard to the rights and freedom of the rakyat.
Posted inExpress Yourself
[UPDATED] Unity in Small Doses
[UPDATED on 21 November 2010. Thank you Rainstorm for the correction.] Do Malaysians only work together when there is an anti-mega tower page to “like”?
Posted inThe Lobby
Get equipped to help Orang Asli: Native Title Rights workshop
The Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights (COAR), Human Rights Committee and Professional Standards and Development Committee, are co-organising a workshop on “Native Title Rights – the Issues, Claims and the Law.”
Posted inExpress Yourself
10 Things: I Discovered About Malaysians With Google
What are Malaysian netizens thinking in general? 10 interesting social discoveries with regards to the curiosity, prosperity and even matrimonial bliss of Malaysians at large, using the power of Google search suggestions.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Candidate Watch Campaign: The Answers!
At last, the Candidate Watch campaign concludes with the answers from the candidates of the upcoming Bar Council Election 2011/2012!
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Pemilihan Majlis Peguam: Kuasa Golongan Peguam Elitis Sukar Ditembusi
Masih ramai peguam-peguam yang ingin berkhidmat tetapi merasakan Majlis Peguam dikuasai oleh golongan peguam elitis yang menyebabkan ia sukar ditembusi. Calon-calon yang menawar diri mereka sebagai ahli Majlis pada tahun ini pernah berada di dalam Majlis Peguam sejak mereka masih muda dan ada yang semenjak tahun 1980-an lagi!
Posted inPray For Me
Myth of the Constitution: “A Malay is automatically a Muslim”
“Malay” = “Muslim” in the Federal Constitution?
Posted inSave The Children
The Tragic Case of a Lunch Meal: Revisiting Corporal Punishment in Schools
Considering the lack of consideration for the rights of the child in the recent case of the lunch meal caning.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
Kampala: Will the world comply with its obligations?
The International Criminal Court is humanity’s hope for a more peaceful future. The Review Conference at Kampala, Uganda which discussed and adopted major amendments to the Rome Statute creating the ICC was a milestone in efforts to ending impunity.
Posted inThe Lobby
What?? LoyarBurok TEE Featured in a Couture mag??
The LoyarBurok tee has made it, BIG time. Get yours now!
Posted inExpress Yourself
DNBN Kuburkan BN : A call to the reluctant politicians to national service
A call for us to take charge in the next general elections, and bring government back into the hands of the rakyat.
Posted inLet's Get Together
Wai’s Opinionator: How to Spot a Girlfriend at the Movies
Can you tell whether the people you date qualify as relationship material based on your movie-going experience with them?
Posted inLB Rants
Orang Asli customary lands and article 153: A small caveat
A commentary on the recent unsuccesful attempt to table a motion for a debate calling for the inclusion of Orang Asli in article 153 of the Federal Constitution and the government’s intent on moulding 18 Orang Asli distinct groups what seems to be “1OrangAsli
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Candidate Watch Campaign: Full list of questions
The Candidate Watch Campaign moves on with the full list of questions for Bar Council election candidates. The responses are expected to be published on Monday, 15 November 2010.