Amnesty International Malaysia dengan kerjasama Rumah Anak Teater mempertunjukkan “Banduan Akhir.” Pementasan teater ini adalah sebuah penceritaan yang diinspirasikan daripada kisah Yong Vui Kong, seorang remaja Malaysia yang berhadapan dengan hukuman gantung sampai mati di Singapura.
Posted inOAsli & OAsal
IOI Displacing People to Plant Oil Palm
One dominating corporation has been repeatedly put on the spotlight for displacing indigenous communities in Sarawak. Yet it is business as usual for IOI, even after the Kayan community won their class action suit against IOI, they have yet to receive any compensation and IOI continues to trespass and harvest oil palm on their land.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Due Diligence in the Business World (Part 1)
This three-part weekly series will provide an overview of the due diligence process: the different types of due diligence, why it is important, the reasons it is often done badly, and how to do it well.
Posted inSelected Judgments
UKM 4 Judgment: Students can be barred from politics
A commentary of the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s dismissal of the challenge mounted by the infamous UKM 4 against the constitutionality of Section 15(5)(a) of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Act 30).
Posted inJudging the Judges
The “Bagi Chance” Principle
A discussion about one of the most unique and widely and frequently applied principle of law in Malaysia but not documented in any legal journal, legal textbook or academic treatise.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
An Open Letter to All Students and Civil Society: Today’s Decision on Constitutionality of S.15(5)(a) UUCA
One of the UKM 4 writes an open as they are mere hours away from the matter’s decision by the Kuala Lumpur High Court. These four political science students have gone on to fight for not just theirs but all Malaysian students freedom. (+VIDEO of Malik Imtiaz, UKM 4 counsel)
Posted inThe Lobby
Himpunan Sempena Keputusan Kes UKM 4 – 28 September, MTKL
Solidariti untuk UKM 4! Bangkit Mahasiswa! Anda dijemput hadir ke himpunan sempena pengumuman keputusan kes “landmark” UKM4 mencabar keabsahan dan keperlembagaan AUKU – berlangsung esok, Selasa, 28 September pada jam 2.00 petang di Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur.
Posted inStupid Me!
Jangan Kita Lupa: UKM 4, Nak belajar pun salah ka?
Refleksi mengenai kes UKM 4 di mana empat orang mahasiswa mencabar Akta Universiti dan Kolej Universiti sebagai bercanggah dengan Perlembagaan Persekutuan. Keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur akan diumumkan esok, Selasa, 28 September 2010.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
10 Tips for Great Writing
Lord Bobo would like to share some Sunday sweets, especially with our LoyarBurok writers. Delight and write!
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
My First Contested Court of Appeal Hearing
Reminiscing my first contested appeal in the Court of Appeal.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
Another Fairly Current LoyarBurokker!
After LoyarBurok’s 3 hit combo in July, LoyarBurokker Syahredzan Johan hits the show this week! As Co-Chairperson of the Bar Council Constitutional Law Committee’s MyConstitution campaign, he talks about the campaign’s objectives and the police report alleging the campaign for sedition.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
Syariah: The Law of The Land?
A consideration on the status of syariah law as provided by the Constitution and how it has come to be reinterpreted to reign supreme.
Posted inBolehland
The Porcupine and the Senior Police Officer
Commentary on the incident of the shooting of a RISDA officer whom a senior police officer mistook for a porcupine.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
Connect The Dots: Of Coconut Trees, Race, and Religion
Connecting the dots between coconut trees, race, and religion – with a little help from some highly imaginative neighbours in Ampang.
Posted inLet's Talk About Sex
For Malaysian Gays, Hope For A Better Tomorrow
3 true Malaysian stories, 5 appeals, and a singular hope for a better tomorrow.
Posted inGreen-World
PERCEPTION: Romancing The Clam
PERCEPTION – An original LoyarBurok series that draws parallels between mother nature and human constructs – some obvious and some take a rather adventurous tangent. In its debut feature “Romancing The Clam”, giant clams opens up perceptions on marriage and spousal roles. Expect first hand photos and videos from this citizen journalist LoyarBurokker.
Posted inOAsli & OAsal
10 Reasons Why Orang Asli Customary Lands Should Be Protected
Addressing FAQ by Malaysians regarding Orang Asli customary land rights. “What makes them so special that they can demand customary land rights when the rest of us have to buy our land?” “Why should customary land rights be protected in these modern times?”
Posted inSelected Exhortations
National Integration with Constitutional Integrity
In his debut for LoyarBurok, Azzat Kamaludin allows us to reproduce the full text of his speech that was delivered at the 5th National Congress on Integrity (organised as part of We Are Malaysia) at UCSI University held on Malaysia Day – 16 September 2010.
Posted inLB Rants
Too much of a good thing
If we adopt a free for all, which includes the right to indulge in hate speech or a right to foment and incite hatred and violence, our beloved country will be torn apart in no time. MANY of us have heard of the infamous Pastor Terry Jones – the bewhiskered preacher from the diminutive Dove […]
Posted inExpress Yourself
A Wish Fulfilled
LoyarBurokker Woon King Chai’s opening note at the “A Wish Fulfilled” exhibition he organised for photographer and stroke victim, Uncle Hatim. His effort was part of the TLC’s drive to get youths to step to help fulfill one person’s wish through its “Promise Me” campaign.