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Police arrest demonstrators at ASEAN summit

By POH SI TENG
Police arrested Parti Keadilan Rakyat Vice President Tian Chua and five demonstrators at the 11th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, police said.
The incident occurred outside the Petronas Twin Towers on Dec. 14, 2005.
In the clip, Tian Chua said, “… discuss nothing about human rights, put no pressure on Burma, discuss nothing about […]

Cowboy globalisation

By THE MARQUIS
We in Malaysia have always marvelled at developed countries. They are so advanced and educated, their streets so clean. Some might be tempted to complain about why Malaysia is not following these countries in terms of development. But do we know the problems that developed nations face? How can we choose what is […]

Politically correct new year resolutions for Malaysians

By JASON LIM
As we close the year, let’s look back on 2005 and the issues that echoed in coffee shops all around Malaysia and see what we’ve learned from them. Is there any hope for changes in 2006? What should our resolutions be? Here’s some that I thought of. Feel free to add your […]

Intellectualism, the new caste system

By QU HSUEH MING
I’ve always wondered why modern society reveres those who are intelligent. It wasn’t always this way. Back in the old days where cavemen would beat poor sabre-tooth tigers to death with clubs for dinner, one’s worth was based on his ability to hunt. Stealth, cunning and brute strength were important characteristics that […]

Invoking the spirit of Dato Onn Jaafar in politics

By CHAN SHIJUN
Even for those who have a minimal interest in politics, a glance at Malaysia’s political scene will tell them that something’s not quite right. For a country that supposedly prides itself for its multiracial make-up, one can be forgiven for feeling quite shocked that the major parties here all consist of race-based parties! […]