Yet another lawyer intimidated for doing his job. When will this end? Never … unless the people stand up, unless we see naked abuse of power for what it is and call it as it is, and when we start demanding only the highest of standards from those who wield power and authority.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
My Tron Night
Tron Legacy. This post isn’t a film review. Not entirely. Because I didn’t view an entire film. It’s about my experience at Tron Night, which happened at GSC Mid Valley on the 28th of October.
Posted inPray For Me
Enlightenment, Reason, Rationality: The Other Side
A consideration on Enlightenment, reason, and rationality in the context of Malaysia – or rather the lack of it.
Posted inFood, Drink &...
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.
Posted inBolehland
Ada Apa Dengan 1Malaysia?
A college student’s reflection on what 1Malaysia means to him and his personal journey in celebrating diversity.
Posted inThe Lobby
[UPDATED] Protest Police Power Abuse & Intimidation on 30.10.2010 at Bukit Aman
[UPDATED on 31 October 2010 with links to the Protest Memo here and video recording of the protest here.] [UPDATED on 29 October 2010 with video of the press conference held by the family of the complainant.] PROTEST MEMO TO IGP ON 30TH OCTOBER 2010 (re: the beating and abduction of K. Selvachandran by the […]
Posted inBolehland
Oppose Menara Warisan Merdeka: And for that Reason, I Petitioned ….
Do you support the Menara Warisan Merdeka project? Read on why the project should be opposed. If you don’t think the project should go ahead, do something about it today and sign the online Petition.
Posted inThe Lobby
Petition calling for the immediate release of Alan Shadrake
A day after Alan Shadrake’s book “Once A Jolly Hangman” was launched in Singapore, he was arrested, detained and interrogated. The verdict of his trial is expected on 28 October 2010. If found guilty Alan faces up to 2 years imprisonment. He is 76 years-old and suffers from serious medical problems.
Posted inBolehland
Bermuda Triangle in the Corridor
Looking to the paranormal for the explanation of an all-too-familiar scenario at government offices.
Posted inThank God It's Friday
The LoyarBurok Movie Review: “Buried” Humanity
Remember this, “Buried”? Out in cinemas now. Have you caught it? Note: This review contains spoilers.
Posted inThe Lobby
Launching of Books by ex-ISA Detainees, 27.10.10
This year is the 23rd anniversary of mass arrests and detentions using the dreaded Internal Security Act -106 Malaysians under Operation Lalang and 22 Singaporeans under Operation Spectrum. To re-examine this significant era, two books by ex-ISA detainees will be launched this evening.
Posted inThe Lobby
Ops Bilang @ 8pm, 26.10.10
In conjunction with the anniversary of Ops Lalang, come listen to artists/actvists explore complex issues at Ops Bilang. Featuring Fahmi Reza, Pang Khee Teik, Fahmi Fadzil, Amir Muhammad, Jo Kukathas, Vernon Adrian Emuang and many more. Organised by the Centre for Independent Journalism.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Candidate Watch Campaign: Do not throw that ballot paper away!
Not sure what to with your ballot paper? “Candidate Watch” a first-of-its-kind initiative by the KL Bar Young Lawyers Committee will be assisting you by sending candidates a set of pertinent questions and publishing the answers on the Bar website. Watch this space!
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Shareholder Remedies: How to Slay a Dragon
Dissecting the 19th century fire breathing dragon known as the rule in “Foss v Harbottle” for shareholder remedies.
Posted inStupid Me!
Applied Human Rights? You mean it was never applied before?
Considering the reasons for Applied Human Rights in the academia world where Human Rights programmes are already in existence.
Posted inThe Lobby
CCLC Dialogue: State of Our Practice on 29.10.2010
A dialogue on the State of Our Practice will be held on Friday, 29 October @ 3.00p.m. in the KL Bar Auditorium. Three eminent members of the Bar will be speaking at this dialogue: Tommy Thomas, Lim Chee Wee, and LoyarBurokker Fahri Azzat.
Posted inGreen-World
Are you with EARTH?
Another call to action for each and everyone of us to do our part beyond attending events and tweaking tweets and Facebook status messages. This time it’s for the place where we all store our stuff – Earth.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Bar Council Elections: Candidate Watch Campaign
Do you know your Bar Council election candidates? Candidate Watch will revolutionise how you vote for your Bar Council members.
Posted inPray For Me
Egg and Sperm
A love letter from one LoyarBurokker to another LoyarBurokker. This time Aston Paiva writes a surat cinta to Lingswaran Singh, who wrote “Republic of God” that was inspired by Aston’s “Twilight of the Gods.” XOXO
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Are there really no lawyers willing to defend the Bar Council’s Red Book?
Questioning the inaction of lawyers and the Bar Council with regards to the arrest of lawyers and pupils for distributing the Bar Council’s Red Book. Do lawyers think that the “defending” they have done via e-mails, Facebook, Twitter and releasing press statements is all there is?