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It Is More Than Food

It Is More Than Food

Gaelle’s touching experiences helping to feed the homeless, with Soup Kitchen.

London’s Burning

London’s Burning

“Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence; an appeal to the essence of being.”

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It’s the People’s Money, Not the BN’s! (Stories from the East)

It’s the People’s Money, Not the BN’s! (Stories from the East)

Mi casa su casa? Daniel John Jambun reminds the Barisan Nasional that the Rakyat’s hospitality ends when it comes to our money.

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The Root Causes of Poverty in Sabah & Sarawak, Exposed (Stories from the East)

The Root Causes of Poverty in Sabah & Sarawak, Exposed (Stories from the East)

Daniel John Jambun outlines 11 major reasons for the poverty levels seen in Sabah & Sarawak.

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The Disenfranchisement of Bona Fide Sabahans (Stories from the East)

The Disenfranchisement of Bona Fide Sabahans (Stories from the East)

This paper by the Common Interest Group Malaysia (CigMa) highlights the plight of the 19 million people of Borneo, in particular Sabahans under the Federation of Malaysia. It details the policies and actions of the Government at both Federal and State levels that have led to the marginalisation and disenfranchisement of the natives of Borneo. […]

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SG Elections: It All Begins With Political Apathy

SG Elections: It All Begins With Political Apathy

A 20-year old Singaporean speaks up about frustrations with the system, the fear and apathy amongst Singaporeans, and why she is volunteering to help the Workers’ Party.

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Inequality Sucks! (Stories From The East)

Inequality Sucks! (Stories From The East)

Why do some have and many don’t? It’s too easy to blame it on race, religion and politics when it comes to answering that. Hasbeemasputra Abu Bakar examines the phenomenon of economic inequality, the global system that perpetuates it and the destructive path we’re all on if we don’t change course soon.

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Why Malaysia? – An Introspection Of Choices

Why Malaysia? – An Introspection Of Choices

Once again, thanks to the persuasive powers of blawg curator extraordinaire June Rubis, we have artist Ashaari Rahmat joining us for Why Malaysia week. He shares with us his own picture into ‘why Malaysia’.

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LoyarBurok On BFM: Social Justice

LoyarBurok On BFM: Social Justice

LoyarBurokkers Fahri Azzat, Marcus van Geyzel and Sharmila Sekaran were interviewed on BFM about social justice.

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Ask Lord Bobo: Tiger Mothers? That’s Rich!

Ask Lord Bobo: Tiger Mothers? That’s Rich!

This week, Ask Lord Bobo explains how to get rich in Malaysia, and ponders… motherhood?!

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Heroes of the Palm Oil Milling Industry

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.

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OA Irrelevant?

Considering the “relevance” of the OA community’s demands from the government’s perspective following a historic OA protest walk in Putrajaya on March 17, 2010.

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