A letter was sent on 23 June 2010 to the Bar Council President, Ragunath Kesavan informing him about errors in his Press Statement on the “Non Muslim Syariah Lawyer” issue. It has been over 3 weeks since and it seems to be case of unrequited love. Read the letter and press statement here.
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The Possibilities of a Law Degree
I had the privilege of being invited to give a talk at the University of Malaya on the last day of orientation week held for new undergraduates. The theme was ‘The Endless Possibilities After Law School – Various Career Options of a Law Graduate’.
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Zaman Gelap Universiti – Dihukum kerana Menuntut Ilmu
Hilman Idham of the UKM 4 writes on the eve of their court hearing about their battle thus far in challenging the constitutionality of AUKU, as the possibility of a decision being reached tomorrow looms ahead.
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[UPDATED] Vigil Serentak Satu Malaysia: Mansuhkan ISA, 1 Ogos 2010 (8pm)
Jom, let’s go to the concurrent, nationwide Candlelight Vigil in conjunction with 50 years of ISA. The Vigil will be held on 1 August 2010 at 8pm. You are invited!
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Peat Swamp Forest Rehab
A Malaysian youth reporting on the community based tree planting programme to rehabilitate the Raja Musa Peat Swamp Forest that had fallen victim to some 23,000 hectares of illegal clearing.
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Jom Ke Chow Kit!
The Sex Worker’s Programme of Pink Triangle Foundation (PTF) is organizing the JOM KE CHOW KIT! carnival. KL Legal Aid Centre and MyConstitution will be there alongside Suhakam and Ministry of Health (OoOoo!) It’ll be an evening of fabulous performances, lots of info and really reeeaally about Sex and Sexuality in general.
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Indian Inspirations: Moving the Call of Muhammad Azwar bin Ab Manab
A reproduction of the approximate speech I had the honour of delivering on the occasion of Mr. Muhammad Azwar bin Ab Manab’s call to the Bar before Justice Puan Hadhariah binti Syed Ismail on 14 May 2010.
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The LoyarBurok Movie Review: Nolan’s Dream Project
After a long and difficult search for movie reviewers, LoyarBurok finds Wai’s review of “Inception” making its viral rounds by email and generating much commentary. The review is as awesome as the movie, and Wai has agreed to write regularly for LB! What better start than to discuss a blockbuster. His movie review column with us launches here and now, but ~sigh~ (as has been a common trend recently) our LoyarBurokkers will soon be poached and asked to write for other media or organisations. Just wait and see. In the meantime, “I think therefore I am”. Life as we know it could all just be a dream.
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LoyarBurok to Educate Voters for Next General Election
Just as Barisan Nasional still asks itself how it is to “tackle” 7 million youth for the next General Election especially the 62% who “sit on the fence”, Malaysiakini reports that LoyarBurok has already hatched a voter education campaign to assist the rakyat in making better informed choices. LoyarBurokker Edmund Bon spoke about the plan at a forum recently and urged members of civil society (as well as prospective funders) to come forward to support the campaign.
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Strategies for Student Activists
Tips from a seasoned student activist on how to not to get caught in Bolehland.
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Spearhunting The Real Coral Killers
A consideration on the purpose and efficacy of dive site closures by authorities as a measure to remedy coral bleaching – a phenomenon that is caused is caused by weather conditions and not human impact.
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LoyarBurok Defence Team – Pushing the Frontiers of Free Speech
The LoyarBurok Defence Team (i.e. LoyarBurokkers) is acting for Zunar and Malaysiakini in challenging the recent book bans, and will see Fahri Azzat, Amer Hamzah Arshad, Edmund Bon, Edward Saw, K. Shanmuga and Aston Paiva going toe-to-toe with the Government’s lawyers in an attempt to push the frontiers of YOUR free speech in Malaysia.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
My Name is Singh
Musings on love, religion, and the Constitution over Penang delicacies – complete with its own soundtrack.
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AUKU dan Masa Depan Malaysia
Analisis seorang mahasiswa mengenai AUKU dan kesannya yang menular.
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Of Sunscreen, Blackberries, and Successful Lawyers
Brendan Navin Siva’s speech at the Ethics and Professional Standards Course Lunch that took place on 15 July 2010.
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Regional Network on Media Legal Defence Launched
The Southeast Asia Media Legal Defence Network (SEAMLDN), a regional non-governmental organisation comprised of lawyers, journalists and media activists with a focus on the defence of the media and the promotion of freedom of expression within Southeast Asia, was launched on 22 July 2010 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Breeding a Culture of FEAR
Another Worried Student is speaking out against the use of oppressive laws such as the UUCA/AUKU, ISA, and OSA that are used to continuously breed an all-encompassing culture of fear in the minds of the young.
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Mahasiswa Menggugat!
A conversation with 3 prominent student activists from 3 different generations – Isham Rais, Khairul Anuar and Hilman Idham will trace an oral history of student activism in Malaysia post-1969,from the demonstrations at Baling, Kedah in 1974, the Reformasi resurgence in the late 1990s, and the current Pro-Aspirasi/Pro-Mahasiswa divide.
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[DIKEMASKINIKAN] Peguam Kian Diancam
Tahun yang lalu 5 orang peguam ditahan kerana “berkumpul secara haram” setelah dinafikan peluang untuk berjumpa dengan anak guam. Minggu lalu Suruhanjaya Sekuriti cuba menjadikan peguam saksi bertukar menjadi saksi. Hari ini peguam, Fadiah Nadwa Fikri dijadikan saksi oleh MACC.
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Mahasiswa Are People Too
A consideration on local university undergraduates losing their right to be a normal person with the institution of the UUCA/AUKU.