Malaysian public policy site to watch
It is headed by a diverse, and somewhat odd, group of influential individuals - from Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Ramon V. Navaratham to the chief operating officer of Genting Bhd.
They’re funded by the Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional.
Watch this think thank.
YouBet: Is the social contract in Malaysia still relevant?
By LIM BENJI
Participate in theCICAK’s YouBet. Read about how you can do so here.
YouBet: What will you do for the rakyat?
By ARIVIND ABRAHAM
We at theCICAK want to conduct an experiment in bridging the gap between Malaysian politicians and youth.
And we’re making a RM100 bet.
Post up a video of yourself on youtube.com - with a short message for any local politician. Ask a question. Raise an idea.
Don’t just say your piece - Seek […]
Al Jazeera: Malaysian elections 2008
Thoughts of my father and voting for change in Malaysia
theCICAK is looking for commentaries on the elections. We’re looking for conservative and liberal voices and everything in-between. If you have one, send it to write4thecicak@gmail.com
By AKMAL NASIR
A day before he passed away, my father summoned my brothers and me to his bedside. To those who were still in school, he motivated us to study […]
Malaysian ‘SexyBack’ spoof: Democracy Back
Video from the Women’s Candidacy Initiative (WCI).
How to vote: Picture guide for first-time Malaysian voters
By WONG CHIN HUAT
For those who have never cast a ballot, here’s a a guide. The photos are from the 2004 general elections.
Step 1: When you arrive at a polling station, which is usually a school, you will most probably be led to the election council booth to check your polling stream. This does not […]
Part 2: 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.
Image by Tres, Creative Commons
By ARIVIND ABRAHAM
Social Policy
I’m talking education, health, quality of life, these bread and butter issues. Yes, the […]
- Why I’m for Tibet being part of China, and against the Chinese Communist Party’s actions
- Is Islam, Judaism and Christianity still relevant today?
- Give Someone A Second Chance In Life
- Part 1, Analyzing Malaysian Parties: Gerakan’s infighting, demise and future
- BBC Hardtalk: Mahathir on Badawi, anti-semitism and stance against the West
- Why fuel subsidies will not help Malaysians
- Malaysian lesbian: Am I a practicing Muslim?
- Post-election dilemma: Should I return to Malaysia?
- ‘Dare 2 Document’ 2008 - filmmaking competition – deadline extended
- Part 2: Does your vote count? Not really…
Subscribe via RSS
Latest News
Register to receive the best articles, comments, and competitions in your inbox!
Part 1: Creating a new manifesto for Malaysia
Malaysia has a government that treats the constitution as nothing more than the toilet paper that adorns your bathrooms. They run roughshod on it, treating it like joke, a document of whimsy and games. Thus, as a result...Young Malaysians, here are ten steps to become better citizens
A very basic list of things that twenty-something’s can do as citizens.The hunt for subversives: Malaysian Government arrest Bersih, Hindraf activists and lawyers
Does the "Malaysian way" condone detention without trial, arbitrary arrests, tear gas, water cannons, violence and lies?Adultery does not justify battery
How far would you go if your lover cheated on you? Be honest.
Powered by FireStats
Comment of the week