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Post-election dilemma: Should I return to Malaysia?

Photo by Tim Parkinson
By EDMUND TEOH
In a lot of ways, the recent election in Malaysia has affected me on a far greater personal level than I could have ever imagined. Yes, as much as I felt the jubilation alongside my fellow Malaysians that we are finally seeing the silver lining for true democracy from the […]

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?

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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 […]

Buying another car? Wait, choke on this

By RACHEL CHAN SUET KAY
It is scary when even up in Cameron Highlands you can feel the brunt of pollution. It’s getting hotter and the air full of smog from motorized vehicles. It’s no longer the getaway destination famous for its romantic mists and cool highland breeze. It’s just hot!
Why?
Because there are more cars than […]

Dare to document: Calling for submissions

By MARC VAGHT

The Freedom Film Fest was inspired by a Malaysian named Justin Louis. He was the first co-ordinator of Pusat Komunikasi Malaysia (KOMAS), an organisation that promotes human rights issues through creative and interactive storytelling.
In December 1994, a group of young activists went to Ulu Baram, Sarawak, to investigate possible rape incidents of Penan […]

Environmentally friendly Malaysians? Oh, please…

By BRYAN
The facilities are great.

But the mentality? Here’s paper thrown in a bin marked “plastic.”

And plastic stuffed in a bin marked “paper.”

Open letter: Leaders should use public transportation

From KL COMMUTER
With all this talk of leadership by example, I strongly urge the leaders of the government and other policymakers to descend from their lofty lifestyles and step into the lives of ordinary people.
For example, politicians always urge the people to take public transport. Maybe more of us would, but it is an experience […]

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