On March 17, 2010 the OA community congregated for a historic protest walk in Putrajaya to express their concern and opposition over the proposed policy to amend the Aboriginal Peoples Act. This is a consideration on the merits, or rather the lack of it, of the said proposed policy.
Posted inBolehland
Eunice’s Hulu Selangor Diary (Day 4): Restless and Ruminating
A lawyer chronicles her adventures as a political campaigner for Parti Keadilan Rakyat in the upcoming Hulu-Selangor by-election. On day 4, unable to go to Hulu Selangor, she finds herself restless and ruminating on recent breaking news, from the proverbial back seat.
Posted inLB Rants
Your Say: Who will win Hulu Selangor (P.94)?
NOW, have YOUR say on the hottest topic in town: P.94 – take the LB poll (on the right side bar)!
Posted inBolehland
Eunice’s Hulu Selangor Diary (Day 3): On the Ground
A lawyer chronicles her adventures as a political campaigner for Parti Keadilan Rakyat in the upcoming Hulu-Selangor by-election. On Day 3, one day after nomination day, she reports from the ground.
Posted inOAsli & OAsal
OA Angers!
On March 17, 2010 The OA community took to Putrajaya for a historic walk and what seems to be the biggest gathering of OAever. This peaceful stage of protest and show of unison by the community was in response to yet another government policy that ignores their rights.
Posted inBolehland
[UPDATED] Eunice’s Hulu Selangor Diary (Day 2): Nomination Day
A lawyer chronicles her adventures as a political campaigner for Parti Keadilan Rakyat in the upcoming Hulu-Selangor by-election.
Posted inThe Lobby
Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations Carnival
This coming Saturday, 24th April 2010, head on down to Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations Carnival. Come join in the fun, give yourself a treat while giving back to society. MyConstitution will be giving a presentation at 1.00pm – 1.30pm. Rakyat Guides will be given out so come get a copy and know your rights!
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Capitalism and Coffee
“Kopi O Nite” is a night for everyone to lepak , drink coffee, ber-potluck-ing, and share our thoughts on certain topics or issues. It is a monthly event organised by the Legal Aiders (comprising of young lawyers and non-lawyers who are serving the KL Legal Aid Centre). Here is what happened during the last session of “Kopi O Nite” as reported by one of its co-founders, Murnie Hidayah Anuar.
Posted inBolehland
Eunice’s Hulu Selangor Diary (Day 1): Armour, Shield, & Sword
A lawyer chronicles her adventures as a political campaigner for Keadilan in the upcoming Hulu-Selangor by-election.
Posted inSave The Children
Justifying Child Marriages with Religious Doctrine Is a Mockery to Islam
Considering the rights of the child and examining the real reasons behind the abhorrent and cruel practice of child marriages that are so often justified by perpetrators with religious doctrine.
Posted inHuman Rights
Awakening to A New Dawn (Part 2)
An examination of privacy laws and the recently passed Personal Data Protection Bill by the Dewan Rakyat in Parliament and its application, enforcement, and implications for Malaysia.
Posted inHuman Rights
Awakening to A New Dawn (Part 1)
An examination of privacy laws and the recently passed Personal Data Protection Bill by the Dewan Rakyat in Parliament – its application, enforcement, and implications for Malaysia.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
[UPDATED] LoyarBurokker honoured with Young Professional Integrity Award
(Updated with citation for Lifetime Professional Integrity Award recipient, Raja Aziz Addruse) LoyarBurokker Edmund Bon Tai Soon was honoured with the Young Professional Integrity Award – to raucous applause and cheers (provided by the decorum-challenged LoyarBurok team). He accepted the award with a rather stimulating speech.
Posted inTry Me-lah
Matthias Chang: Martyr Without A Cause? (Part 2)
A deliberation on whether Matthias Chang was a victim of judicial oppression through an examination of the law of contempt; from its coming to being to its evolution to what it is today and how it applies to Matthias Chang’s unruly behaviour in court – in 2 parts.
Posted inTry Me-lah
Matthias Chang: Martyr Without A Cause? (Part 1)
A deliberation on whether Matthias Chang was a victim of judicial oppression through an examination of the law of contempt; from its coming to being to its evolution to what it is today and how it applies to Matthias Chang’s unruly behaviour in court – in 2 parts.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Peguam Rakyat Protest: The Fallout Series – “You got me wrong”
Last week lawyers protested in Bukit Aman against police abuse of power. Since then comments from within the legal fraternity on Rostrum e-group surfaced at a frenzied pace. This is the final instalment of this series. We will take the strength of each argument and take activism to a higher level.
Posted inTry Me-lah
Penjara kerana miskin & bujang?
Adakah patut seorang yang miskin, yang tidak mampu membayar denda, sebaliknya dipenjarakan untuk 1 tahun dan disebat 6 kali kerana kesalahan pertama meminum arak di khalayak ramai?
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Peguam Rakyat Protest: The Fallout Series – “But it is a question of perception too”
Last week lawyers protested in Bukit Aman against police abuse of power. Since then comments from within the legal fraternity on Rostrum e-group surfaced at a frenzied pace. After minor editing for language and to put the posts in context, LoyarBurok, with writers’ consent, presents: “Peguam Rakyat Protest: The Fallout Series”
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Peguam Rakyat Protest: The Fallout Series – “It’s the principle”
Last week lawyers protested in Bukit Aman against police abuse of power. Since then comments from within the legal fraternity on Rostrum e-group surfaced at a frenzied pace. After minor editing for language and to put the posts in context, LoyarBurok, with writers’ consent, presents: “Peguam Rakyat Protest: The Fallout Series”
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Peguam Rakyat Protest: The Fallout Series – “Don’t ask irrelevant questions”
Last week lawyers protested in Bukit Aman against police abuse of power. Since then comments from within the legal fraternity on Rostrum e-group surfaced at a frenzied pace. After minor editing for language and to put the posts in context, LoyarBurok, with writers’ consent, presents: “Peguam Rakyat Protest: The Fallout Series”