Raja Nazrin on Law and Order

Both NST and The Star (nothing on Malaysiakini yet) proudly frontpage that paragon of liberal thought, Raja Nazrin Shah apparently denouncing the recent peaceful rallies – clearly referencing Hindraf and Bersih.

Might have come as a shock to some.

Raja Nazrin has said a number of profoundly moral (if not profoundly original) things in recent months.

The popularity [...]

Thanks! – MK, Bloggers, et al

Just a quick thank you to those in MK and the blogosphere who were too kind in their words about some of my recent writing.. :) Don’t deserve it, but appreciate it nonetheless!

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Looks like there might be a movement to boycott major newspapers – will try to keep all updated.

Hindraf: Two Hours of Tear Gas and Terror

I took about 180 photos at the Hindraf rally.

I find it difficult to analyze everything while describing my experience, so I will do these things separately I hope.

What follows is just a narrative of my experience, with highlights from the photos I took.

Click on them for larger versions, and click here [...]

William Leong: Mr. PM, Do you hear the people sing?

William’s a great guy, if you haven’t met him.

I thought this composition of his was really inspired..

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Mr. Prime Minister,

First there were 2,500.
Then there were 138,000.
Now there are 30,000.
Tomorrow there will be more.
The day after even more.

Mr. Prime Minister,

Do you hear them?
Do you hear the people sing?
Do you hear the song of angry men?
Do you [...]

Media roundup: NST, photographic evidence, Zam

I noticed that the NST today had a front page like theSun usually has – full advertisement.

I once took a short journalism training course. The trainer spoke of the pride in which a newspaper puts on its front page, and what it means to sacrifice that page of pride.

theSun does it because it’s a free [...]

Hindraf: Defiance?

Very busy morning.

But I wanted to write this real quick.

Both NST and the Star printed in huge words:  DEFIANCE!

This to me is a clear indication: they are trying to provoke the Malays, painting the protesters as Indians who have gotten too brave for their own good, and are arrogantly and violently demanding things that are [...]

136 Still Detained Post-Hindraf

It’s late, but I just wanted to say that my thoughts are with them.. :(

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