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Batu 5 is a student in a local university. He writes under a pseudonym for fear of persecution by university administrators. He feels the suffocating grip of the authorities.
In Defence of Seksualiti Merdeka

In Defence of Seksualiti Merdeka

To ban something, there must be a tangible harm to others, not an illusory harm!

Malaysia’s Democracy: A Democracy On Life Support

Malaysia’s Democracy: A Democracy On Life Support

Batu 5 ponders on our nation state, and sets July 9 as Malaysia’s litmus test.

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SIRI PMN 2011: I Went To PMN 2011 (yeay!). But …

SIRI PMN 2011: I Went To PMN 2011 (yeay!). But …

This is the tale of that act of cowardice and the reasons why I did it. I want readers to assume THE position: our position as students in a local public university – the fears we face and the oppression that we have to endure daily.

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The Justification For The Universities And University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA)

The Justification For The Universities And University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA)

For quite obvious reasons, “Batu 5” as a law student in a local university must write using a pseudonym for fear of the UUCA. Ironically, putting on his debating hat, he tries to justify UUCA’s from the Government’s perspective.

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Affirmative Action (Part 3): Where Are We Heading?

Affirmative Action (Part 3): Where Are We Heading?

LoyarBurok is publishing this 3-part article we received from a law student at a local university who prefers to be known as “Batu 5”. Part 3 poses the hard questions Malaysia needs to answer to move forward.

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Affirmative Action (Part 2): The Value Of Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action (Part 2): The Value Of Affirmative Action

LoyarBurok is publishing this 3-part article we received from a law student at a local university who prefers to be known as “Batu 5.” Part 2 takes an incisive look at whether the NEP has achieved its objectives.

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Affirmative Action (Part 1): The Origins Of Malaysia’s Affirmative Action Policies

Affirmative Action (Part 1): The Origins Of Malaysia’s Affirmative Action Policies

LoyarBurok is publishing this 3-part article we received from a law student at a local university who prefers to be known as “Batu 5.” Part 1 looks back on the original intent of Malaysia’s affirmative action policies.

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