Adakah desakkan situasi sistem pilihanraya Malaysia telah sampai ke tahap yang akan membawa Bersih kembali ke jalan raya? SPR harus menangani 6 kelemahan berikut kearah reformasi sistem pilihanraya yang dituntut oleh masyarakat sivil di Malaysia.
Posted inExpress Yourself
A Question of Integrity
A meditation on the concept of integrity in its application to award ceremonies.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
LoyarBurok 2 – 0 Attorney General’s Chamber of Malaysia
On 9 December 2007 the eve of World Human Rights Day, the Malaysian government arrested and charged a few lawyers and politicians for being a member of an unlawfully assembly. On this occasion the police and prosecution made one fatal mistake – they also arrested LoyarBurokker Amer Hamzah Arshad. So of course, the Attorney General lost the case.
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
A Letter from Sabah: The Extending Sphere of Ketuanan Melayu
A Sabahan’ writes about UMNO’s use of “Ketuanan Melayu” in Sabah in a letter that was published in Malaysian Mirror.
Posted inFood, Drink &...
Don’t Play-Play with My Money
The cost of living in KL is high. And I’ve been told that housing in Petaling Jaya has gotten more expensive in the last few years. Let me qualify that I’m not, for once, using the price of a Tall latte from Starbucks as a gauge.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Non Muslims as Syariah Loyars?
In its press statement about non Muslims as Syariah lawyers, the Bar Council got the wrong end of the stick when it talks about a “dual” legal system in Malaysia, and that the Syariah system is “established” by the Constitution.
Posted inThe Lobby
Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock
You are invited to the official launch and book signing for Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock by Alan Shadrake at KL, Sat, 26 June 2010. Speakers include Edmund Bon, M.Ravi – abolitionist and counsel for Yong Vui Kong, and the author himself.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
The LoyarBurok Interview (Part 3): UKM 4 – Fight For Students Freedom!
In this final instalment, the UKM 4 tells us why they are going on a David and Goliath battle in challenging the constitutionality of the UUCA in a court of law.
Posted inSelected Exhortations
The LoyarBurok Interview (Part 2): UKM 4 – Sitting Ducks or Schmucks?
The UKM 4 bares all. In Part 2, the four of them lets us in on what really happened on the day of their arrest in Hulu Selangor.
Posted inLB Rants
Bring back local council elections!
From Apr 26, 2010 – June 14, 2010 YOU voted on: Do you want local council elections to be restored? Yes – 91% What are local council elections? – 4% No – 4% Not sure – 1%
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[UPDATED] The LoyarBurok Interview (Part 1): UKM 4 – Rebels or Revolutionaries?
You’ve heard of the UKM4, you’ve read about their arrest and charge under the UUCA, you’ve seen a re-energised student movement seeking to repeal the UUCA, and Court proceedings are on-foot. But how much do you really know about the 4 protagonists? The UKM 4 bares all, in 3 Parts.
Posted inBolehland
Know Your Malaysian “Laws”
We’re not really sure either but here’s what it sure does seem like.
Posted inThe Lobby
Happy 2nd Anniversary PopTeeVee!
PopTeeVee is celebrating it’s 2nd anniversary today and Fairly Current Show it’s 100th episode! (That’s over 100 guests interviewed on the show!) WOO!! Here’s a little message from the folks at PopTeeVee and Fairly Current Show. Don’t forget to join in the online celebration by blogging, tweeting, facebooking, and telling your friends!
Posted inTry Me-lah
[UPDATED] Save Malaysian on death row in Singapore
M. Ravi, a human rights lawyer in Singapore has issued this press statement asking Malaysia to make clear to the Singapore government that Malaysia will not tolerate the execution of a young Malaysian because he has been denied a proper clemency process.
Posted inGreen-World
YB Peter Chin, convince me please
Green Ink poses a rebuttal to Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister, YB Peter Chin Fah Kui’s defence of the need for nuclear energy, and on other pertinent questions.
Posted inThe Lobby
The Enlightened Rakyat Workshop
Who are you? What is your role in Malaysia? What would you like see of Malaysia? How can you influence people in Malaysia? What would you do if you led Malaysia? Would you like Malaysia to know, who you are?
Posted inBolehland
Encik Anwar, please bend over
Who is bending over – Anwar or the criminal justice system?
Posted inThe Lobby
Queer Community To Deliver Memorandum on Discrimination in Media to Suhakam – 10 June
Two articles published in Kosmo and Harian Metro, blatantly attack and discriminate against the queer community. A memorandum calling for a stop on the ill representation and discrimination of the queer community in the media will be handed to SUHAKAM at 3.00pm, Thursday 10 June 2010. Please send all endorsements by Tuesday 8 June 2010. Details inside.
Posted inJudging the Judges
Now You Submit, Now You Don’t!
The incongruity of the Federal Court decision of Diana Nelson Tanoja v PP[2010]3CLJ 1 with its other decision in Lee Kwan Woh v Public Prosecutor [2009]5CLJ 631 which relates to the issue of whether an accused person has a right to make submission to the judge after the defence has completed its case but before judgment is pronounced.
Posted inExpress Yourself
A Pact-ful of Joy
Johoreans are excited about the recent breakthrough in talks between Singapore and Malaysia and are looking forward to reaping the benefits of future developments.