Why I Quit My Job: Changing Lanes, Climbing Peaks
Raphael Kok shares why he quit as a litigation lawyer at one of Malaysia’s biggest firms.
Raphael Kok shares why he quit as a litigation lawyer at one of Malaysia’s biggest firms.
Justine Tan reviews Victor Frankl’s seminal work, Man’s Search for Meaning.
Contrary to the Loyar Burok Writer’s Guide, I am disinclined to copy/paste an excerpt as this piece is short enough anyway, meh.
It is not easy being a Malaysian Chinese these days. Nobody wants you, not even Malaysia. Shang Neng shares anecdotes from his younger days and rants about the travesties of being Malaysian and Chinese. Disclaimer: All are personal opinion based on the stories the author has heard from family and friends. It should not be construed as gospel truth.
The age of the effeminate man – the metrosexual, the sissy – is upon us and clearly, enough is enough. This much is clear; men are to be masculine and women, feminine. Any violation of this fundamental law of existence should be treated as the abomination it is.
May Chee Chook Ying on why we should read scriptures. She thinks faith can only work through love, not hatred. One can never be misled by true faith.
This week, Syazwina Saw curates Why Malaysia week for LoyarBurok to explore our love/hate relationship with the Land of the Boleh-Everything-Also-Can-Kasi-Taruk-Aje.
Whether we realise it or not, our whole life has always been dictated and ordered. From childhood, we are programmed to follow what our elders say without asking much.
A critical consideration about the practice of Islam in Malaysia with regards to conversion and apostasy written 2 years ago is not simply still relevant but timely.
Reflections of a final semester law student on the state of our legal education and the role it plays in shaping how law is practised in Malaysia.
This week, Ask Lord Bobo answers questions on the Selangor state secretary, the difference between being and living, and how Malaysians students who are overseas can vote in the General Elections.
Why I don’t believe in democracy, elections, taxation, the constitution, freedom, human rights, our parliament, government, and violence against violence.
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.
A young Malaysian laments on the vicious cycle of survival young adults are caught in and the slim, dim chances of getting out to lead a life more meaningful.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been gaining international recognition for Malaysia in the Human Rights arena by speaking out against human rights violations of other nations – a stark contrast to what is practised back home by the Home Ministry. A LoyarBurokker in London reports from the anti-ISA protest there.
A meditation on “Luang Pu Mee Chai”, the latest entry in the “faith folder” in the filing cabinet of my mind – a totally environmental-friendly system managed by little mice of a not so organised breed.
A retrospect of a seven year career in law, from long call, practice and activism, to in-house work.
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