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Thoughts of my father and voting for change in Malaysia

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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

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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 […]

It’s on! Fellow Malaysians, let’s rock the vote

Image from gotellmama.org
By KEITH LEONG
With the dissolution of the Malaysian Parliament, the months of speculation as to when our nation will have its 12th General Election is finally over.
To all Malaysians who are registered to vote, whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever your political orientation is, I hope you will turn out […]

Why Indonesians loathe and mourn Suharto

By JEREMY MAHADEVAN
At the funeral of former Indonesian president Suharto on 27 Jan., current president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono presented a message of gratitude and respect on behalf of the nation, calling Suharto’s service “an example to us.”
In relation to Suharto’s reputation as one of the 20th century’s steeliest dictators, he said only that the […]

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 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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