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In “my previous life”, I trained and worked as a chartered accountant in England before returning to Malaysia to be immersed in corporate life. Well, you know what they say about accountants being boring! Before long, I found myself drawn to journalism and writing about human rights and socio-economic justice issues. I have always believed that we can build a more just and compassionate world. These days I mostly write for Aliran Monthly, Inter Press Service, Asia Times, The Herald - and this blog! Inspiration isn’t always at hand, though - so grab yourself a cup of coffee and come share your thoughts with me.
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Komtar trees hacked and chopped
Before: Majestic trees provide shade for weary pedestrians next to the concrete jungle that is Komtar Photo by a concerned George Town resident After: Going, going… and gone before you know it They just can’t stand the sight of any greenery. This was the scene at 3.30pm today outside Komtar, where about half a dozen trees lay mutilated [...]
A chicken thief and the Jimah power plant
I suppose the story of a chcken thief who couldn’t recognise a chicken in court as the one he was alleged to have stolen was meant to provide some comic relief in the The Star. You are meant to chuckle or laugh when you read it. But read the report more carefully and you will see [...]
Hill-slope projects: Contrasting positions of S’gor and Pg
Compare and contrast the Selangor and Penang governments’ contrasting stands on hill-slope development. Both of them are under Pakatan rule, but look at the difference in their positions. You tell me which sounds more principled… The Penang government’s position from the Malaysian Insider: KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Penang’s Chief Minister wants the federal government to set [...]
Jerit cyclists asked to fill up forms meant for “gangs”
1417: Jerit northern team cyclists have been harassed twice today. The first time was near Sungai Siput when the cyclists were stopped and all their particulars taken down. Barely 5km away from the Sungai Siput road block, they were also stopped a second time at Kantan New Village, where Ipoh and Kinta District police were also [...]
44 Jerit cyclists being taken to KK police station
1310: Jerit’s nothern cyclist team, 44 cyclists in all, are being taken to the Kuala Kangar police station. The police want the ICs of the young cyclists, according to one of the organisers. Organisers, however, are not handing over the ICs as they are afraid that the parents of the youths will be harassed. The [...]
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