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When SPM History isn’t really history

When SPM History isn’t really history

Jason Wee has some beef with the way history is taught and tested for SPM.

Of Lawyers, Judges and Writers

Of Lawyers, Judges and Writers

Lee Kok Hoong muses about the crossover between the legal profession and fiction.

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On Khoo Kay Kim and Utusan Malaysia

On Khoo Kay Kim and Utusan Malaysia

Eddin Khoo clarifies the issue of Khoo Kay Kim and the ‘Apa Cina mahu?’ controversy.

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Dear Paprika: Nitwits Who Changed History (Part 3)

Dear Paprika: Nitwits Who Changed History (Part 3)

Two more examples of idiocy to learn from, but will we?

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In defence of a wall

In defence of a wall

Berlin: ‘No more wars, no more walls, a united world, a luxury apartment.’

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The Star: Human rights info centre

The Star: Human rights info centre

Initiative aims to provide a better understanding on the subject.

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Amnesia, Paranoia, Inertia (API)

Amnesia, Paranoia, Inertia (API)

Cure needed for the ailments that beleaguer our history syllabus.

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KL Historical Walking Tour with Kam Raslan

KL Historical Walking Tour with Kam Raslan

A short tour enabled LoyarBurokkers to see our capital city in a different light.

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Malaysian. Chinese. Totally Foreign.

Malaysian. Chinese. Totally Foreign.

Is it racism that causes Malaysian Chinese to be cliquish or just bad faith? Let’s find out why some Malaysian Chinese youth can’t integrate into society and why abolishing vernacular schools may be just a blind shot at solving a growing problem.

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Curator’s Note: Stories From the East

Curator’s Note: Stories From the East

This week from April 25 to May 1, follow the ONLY BLAWG as Adrian Chew presents Stories from the East, an anthology of stories written by Malaysians from both sides of the sea; some looking in from the outside and some offering their views from the inside, about all things Sabah and Sarawak.

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Chapter 7: Samantha, Part 2

Chapter 7: Samantha, Part 2

Taking care of men who behave badly.

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Chapter 5: Samantha, Part 1

Chapter 5: Samantha, Part 1

Chatting up a lesbian with AIDS.

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How Racism Can Lead To The Abuse Of Law & Science (Part 3)

How Racism Can Lead To The Abuse Of Law & Science (Part 3)

The historiography of science, race, and gender in the US South and the legal-historico-scientific lessons it provides. This is the final instalment of a three-part series.

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How Racism Can Lead To The Abuse Of Law & Science (Part 2)

How Racism Can Lead To The Abuse Of Law & Science (Part 2)

The historiography of science, race, and gender in the US South and the legal-historico-scientific lessons it provides. This is Part 2 of 3.

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Blood & Sunshine

Blood & Sunshine

As the worlds’ cultural heritage is bleeding, should a cultural gem that some consider a blood sport be banned? Last week Catalonia voted to ban bullfighting in the region. A lover of the arts and animals makes her case for bullfighting and shares her affair with the art in Spain.

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Semua anak kita; ngapa harus beza?

Semua anak kita; ngapa harus beza?

Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia Roadshow & Forum Klang Valley.
Saturday, 23 January 2010. 2 pm -7 pm.
KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall.

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To Dis the Robe or Keep it On?

To Dis the Robe or Keep it On?

On 16 January 2010, the Chief Justice in his speech at the Opening of the Legal Year 2010 has called for opinions on whether we should retain our robes, bands, and whatsits as our legal attire. I managed to find the email I posted to the Rostrum, an email based forum I moderate along with Mr. K. Shanumga, where I argued for its continuation from the perspective of an appreciation of history.

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