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The rise of left-wing politics in Malaysia

By CHAN SHIJUN
Where has the Left gone in Malaysian politics?
Such is the demise of the Left in the past 50 years since Independence that it has hardly had any influence in the Malaysian political sphere. Through harassment, intimidation and censorship, the establishment has successfully made the words ‘Left’, ’socialist’ and ’social democracy’ taboo words in […]

Fuel price hike in Malaysia: Bane or blessing?

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By JAY MENON
The reaction of the rakyat to the fuel price hike has been interesting, to say the least.
I’d never have thought we would react in such a positive manner; in fact I’m quite impressed that, minor demonstrations and votes of no confidence aside, there has been no larger fallout- at least […]

Malaysia’s first LGBT weblog

Malaysia’s first weblog on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual) rights, issues and expressions.

Tilted World is a combined effort of a loose coalition of writers, including regular theCICAK contributor Ana A.

Kick the overspending, underachieving habit, Malaysia

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By IZHAM ISMAIL

I can’t help being spiteful towards Singapore.
It definitely seems like Malaysians and Singaporeans just can’t get along. Like oil and water, cats and dogs, or however you put it, the relationship is hostile despite living side by side geographically.
By logic, they should be the best of friends. But […]

The best thing Pak Lah has done: Drastic reduction of petrol subsidies

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By SEBASTIAN NG
I rejoiced as much as the next Malaysian when the incumbent governing party lumpuh over the March 8 elections.
But here I must make a stand. I think Pak Lah allowing for the drastic reduction of petrol subsidies is one of the best things he has done since becoming Prime Minister. Clearly […]

FFF2008 announces competition winners!

Finally it’s official! The three winners of the KOMAS FreedomFilmFest (FFF) 2008 human rights film proposal making competition were announced last Friday! The declaration was made together with the launching of KOMAS-produced human rights video ‘Mari Kita Beraktivism’, a series of short films featuring ordinary Malaysians and their experiences with human rights’.