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prescript 1: Thanks again to all who came for last Sunday’s vigil in memory of Syukree. I was compelled to speak there for the first time in tribute to the young man gone too soon. Thanks as well to all bloggers who wrote about the vigil.

prescript 2: Might write more on this later, but don’t [...]

Little points, this Weds morning:

- I contend that this week, Zaid Ibrahim has done more than Chua Soi Lek by far for Malaysians, even for non-Malay Malaysians. The good doctor should realise that walk is bigger than talk, and that if he is still going to support an Umno-led government, even refinements of his position [...]

Let me sincerely ask a question, prompted by my ever observant and inquisitive colleague.

So, Ronnie Liu is being charged for abetment (specifically, for abetting customers and workers at a hotel in obstructing justice).

The question: If Ronnie abetted these individuals, should we not assume that said individuals who were abetted have also been charged and found [...]

Alhamdullilah, syukur nikmat!!!!

The police can of course re-arrest him (a dirty tactic not uncommonly used), but let us stay cautiously hopeful that there will be one less man detained without trial by day’s end!!

Malaysiakini:

Judge Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad said that Raja Petra’s detention was unconstitutional.

He said that the Home Minister had not followed the [...]

good winds, and good news when i wake up i hope :)

tomorrow’s post should be on expectations, realism, and the politics of hope :)

The only consolation is that I wouldn’t be surprised if Razak Baginda wasn’t all that guilty of murder to begin with (if that is so, then welcome home – it’s a great relief, I know). Thing is, I wouldn’t be surprised if those cops were almost as innocent.

I suppose with Razak acquitted, there’s even less [...]

Update 5pm: I’m indeed grateful that Ms. Tan is out, I really hope it’s the end of the ordeal for her. While we wait for what she has to say (give her time, take my word for it), we must now question: why would someone be arrested under the ISA, only to be released in [...]

I note with great sadness the passing of Pak Samad. May the rest of us honour his memory by upholding his ideals…

I had the great honour of meeting him once, at a Raya open house which Nuraina was kind enough to invite us to. I think he was having a chat with Rocky and Zam [...]

Just a quick note hoping for the safe return of all hostages in Somalia.

We also note the situation in Bangkok with concern – the last thing we need is a trend in the region.

At midnight, I went out to a balcony by myself and started watching the fireworks alone, a little lost in memory.. fireworks have recently acquired that effect.

I could hear Negaraku coming from the Curve or thereabouts, and stepping out into Malaysia’s humid night brought home the sensation of being back after travelling a fair bit [...]

Firstly, thanks to all those who presented and listened last Saturday afternoon – good meeting everyone :)

Apart perhaps from Ramlang Poringi (yes, yet another twisted – but I suppose positive – twist, from the imam who witnessed Saiful’s sumpah), I feel like there may not be that much to write until we see the numbers [...]