Month: August 2008
A Different Merdeka
A Different Merdeka By Wan Fadzrul Wan Bahrum, YouthSpeak Coordinator August 31, 2008 I have a confession. I am not the most patriotic Malaysian out of our vast sea of 26 million. I am, in the most recognized term, an apathist; albeit one that is fully aware of what he is apathetic about. With all… Continue reading A Different Merdeka
What is Merdeka?
MERDEKA ESSAY: What is Merdeka? By Eugene Chua K.H. August 31, 2008 Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! This resounding proclamation of joy rang out over the Merdeka stadium fifty one years ago, representing freedom and hope to all the people of Malaya, and subsequently Malaysia. What does this word mean today, after so… Continue reading What is Merdeka?
A Merdeka upside down?
MERDEKA ESSAY: A Merdeka upside down? By Dr Azly Rahman August 31, 2008 Education is the solution. I believe we need a radical overhaul of everything, philosophically speaking. We have the structures in place but we would need to replace the human beings running the system. “Our Nation, Malaysia is dedicated to: Achieving a greater… Continue reading A Merdeka upside down?
Are we a free nation? – A joint Merdeka day message
document.write(parent.prscreen) Are we a free nation? – A joint Merdeka day message By Haris Ibrahim, People’s Parliament August 30, 2008 Independence means that the nation is free from any imposed political domination, citizens are sovereign and are masters of their own destiny. For that to be true, they must at least be able to think… Continue reading Are we a free nation? – A joint Merdeka day message
Blogging and Merdeka
Saturday, August 30, 2008 Blogging and Merdeka Yes, it’s the eve of the 51st Merdeka Day, so soon after Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Merdeka Mission accomplished in Permatang Pauh on August 26. At a personal level, Desiderata-YLChong has marked each Independence Day with the MERDEKA ESSAY series in his own blog, and I hope this… Continue reading Blogging and Merdeka
Internet Censorship — Round 2 — FIGHT!
Internet Censorship — Round 2 — FIGHT! By Melvin Mah Thursday, August 28, 2008 Since Tuesday evening, Malaysia Today has been blocked by major ISPs with a directive from the Multimedia Commission over the fact that the government is not quite happy over the piece called Malays: Enemies of Islam. Many had found ways to… Continue reading Internet Censorship — Round 2 — FIGHT!
Analysts: Plus-points that hailed victory for Anwar
Analysts: Plus-points that hailed victory for Anwar By Tan Yi Liang and Karen Arukesamy, theSunAugust 28, 2008 PETALING JAYA (Aug 28, 2008) : Tuesday’s thumping win by Parti Keadilan Rakyat de-facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was due to his party’s ability to win over the fence-sitters, political analysts say.Wong Chin Huat, a journalism lecturer… Continue reading Analysts: Plus-points that hailed victory for Anwar
SKMM censured for blocking news portal
SKMM censured for blocking news portal By ROYCE CHEAH, The StarFriday August 29, 2008 PETALING JAYA: The blocking of access to online news portal Malaysia Today by the Communication and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) has generated a flurry of responses, with most saying it goes against the Government’s promise not to censor the Internet. In his… Continue reading SKMM censured for blocking news portal
DNA Bill: Draconian law in the offing
DNA Bill: Draconian law in the offing Published by Aliran Thursday, 28 August 2008 DNA testing is a powerful tool – too powerful to be placed in the hands of a police force that has shown that it can be swayed by the executive to go after political opponents, warns Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj. The BN… Continue reading DNA Bill: Draconian law in the offing