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Has anyone seen my BABI?

By SHANNON TEOH
Whenever we use the term “far-reaching consequences,” we usually think in the most tangible sense with emphasis on the “far-reaching” bit. For example, climate change.
What comes to mind are people who are not you, drenched and muddy yet tragically suitably dressed for the temple, clutching their babies to their breasts. Or cars, which […]

COMMENT OF THE WEEK: It’s up to the “wronged” minority to tell the majority about grievances

Want to know what people are saying about the issues? In an effort to further promote discussion among our readers, theCICAK is going to highlight a thought-provoking comment every week - the best of the responses we’ve gotten for past articles in the previous week. And we want you to argue with their main points […]

Racism: Mere insult, or is it illegal?

By LIM MAY ZHEE
The other day as I sat for my Moral exam, a question regarding the boundaries attached to the freedom of speech got me thinking.
Implicitly proving that nothing comes free in this world, here are some of the restrictions which come with freedom of speech in Malaysia:

- Never criticise the government

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What you always wanted to know about Ramadhan, but were afraid to ask

By SAMIR HARITH

It’s that time of the year again. The time where Muslims all over the world start fasting while their non-Muslim friends stare in disbelief at their ability to forego lunch for an entire month.

As a Muslim growing up in a Muslim family, Ramadhan has always been a regular part of my life. It is something which some of us look to with anticipation, some of us dread its arrival, but for the most of us, its…..

Thinking about God in Malaysia

By SAMUEL HO

First, the obvious:

Malaysia is home to a large and diverse group of religions with approximately 60 percent of the population Muslim; 19 percent Buddhism; 9 percent Christianity; 6 percent Hinduism; and 3 percent Confucianism, Taoism, and other traditional Chinese religions. The remainder was accounted for by other faiths, including animism, Sikhism, and the Baha’i Faith. (Source: US Department of State)

Malaysia also has several places of worship for the main religions of the country (being Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism).

There is no doubt that Malaysia indeed is a country where religion plays a very large role in society.

Now for the not so obvious:

Gubra is a real wreck

By ZAINOL ABIDEEN

Explaining the myths and truths of Buddhism

By CHAN SHIJUN

Are we too “tolerant” of other religions?

By MARC JITAB
Malaysia is a diverse nation comprised of varied cultures, peoples and beliefs. And the word “tolerance” is embedded in all of us. It supposedly holds Malaysian society together.
Tolerance is a beautiful word, really. The problem with this word, however, is that it is often thrown around without people really knowing its meaning, thus […]

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