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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 [...]