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Is Islam, Judaism and Christianity still relevant today?

By FAZLY M. FAUZY
I was asked recently to write an article about homosexuality in Islam.
At first I started by trying to look up verses from the Quran, Bible and even those from the Torah on the subject. Why include the Bible and Torah you may ask? The reason primarily being that Islam regards Christians and […]

Malaysian lesbian: Am I a practicing Muslim?

By ANA A.
I spent last weekend with some friends in San Francisco. We took three energetic dogs to two different parks, watched cute girls pass us by as we ate lunch at Tartine’s – fabulous bakery on Guerrero and 18th. I had just met one of the girls in our group that day. She and […]

‘Dare 2 Document’ 2008 - filmmaking competition – deadline extended

KOMAS Freedom Film Fest (FFF08) is once again looking for daring human rights stories to be made into film. This year’s theme, “Democratic Space – Making Room for Human Rights” is to highlight the deteriorating state of democratic rights in Malaysia.
What is democracy and where is the democratic space in Malaysia?
The three winners […]

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.

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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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.”

Adultery does not justify battery

By APUT
There are many things about my religion that I have yet to understand. These days, religion is very much the reason for violence and hatred. However, I strongly believe that we shouldn’t fault religion so quickly.
Every religion preaches that life is beautiful and that we should practice forgiveness.
Islam has the same stance towards adultery. […]

Hindraf’s goals, noble but flawed. An Indian Malaysian pleas for solidarity

Art by CHUAN ZUI
By M. NITHIYANANTHAN
Looking out into the cold, damp and gloomy weather of northeastern United States, I fondly recall memories of Deepavali excursions into the homes of jubilant relatives. There were smiles, there were the customary oil lamps, beautiful kolam designs littering the ground, the constant chattering of gossipy aunts, and the jingling […]

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