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Part 1: Creating a new manifesto for Malaysia

Editor’s Note: theCICAK is looking for writers who are interested to interpret parts of the constitution. If you are interested to analyze and provide examples for your opinion, please shoot us an e-mail at write4thecicak@gmail.com.
Art by CHUAN ZUI
By ARIVIND ABRAHAM
On 27 Aug. 1957, Malaysia got her constitution. A document that lays out the supreme law […]

The New York Times: Palm oil shock in Malaysia and the world

Photo by Justin Mott
Read The New York Times’ front page story on how increases in cooking oil is affecting people living in third world countries, from the roti canai vendor in KL to a family in a Mumbai slum.
The article also lightly touches on how the lucrative palm oil industry in Malaysia has negatively […]

The Davos Question: How can we make the world a better place?

The Davos Question: What one thing do you think that countries, companies or individuals must do to make the world a better place in 2008?

Post your thoughts on theCICAK. Or better still

Malaysian opinion letter aggregator

TwoSen is updated daily with letters written to newspapers in Malaysia.
They publish all the letters, giving you a single source to keep track of current issues, feedback and complaints on public services. They do not alter the contents of the letters, but do allow comments to facilitate positive discussions.
Thanks Jason for recommending TwoSen.
If you come […]

University life, what’s your strategy?

By NG KHAI LEE
The session had already started when I arrived.

Racecar driver Alex Yoong was already on stage, sharing some interesting ideas about alternative, possibly higher paying, more fulfilling career options by “being good with your hands.”
NTV7 Breakfast Show host, Jessica Teng spoke next about broadcast journalism and her lifestyle.
Then, it was my turn

Politically incorrect: The Malaysian Uncyclopedia

From the Uncyclopedia: “This article has been declared of PUBLIC CONCERN by the Malaysian Department of Homeland Security. This is because there is no word for ‘parody’ in Malay.”

Young Malaysians, here are ten steps to become better citizens

Art by CHUAN ZUI
By KEITH LEONG
I am aware that I, like many of the writers for theCICAK have issued manifestos and carpe diem calls for the youth of Malaysia to be more socially aware and conscious. It is eternally in vogue for people of our age to write such articles, we will not be the […]