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Politikal ferment in Latin America : A new sense of solidarity and regionalism has developed among Latin Americans

While i was in Caracas, there was opportunity to learn more about the political ferment that is occuring, not only...

Some thoughts on the assembly : Assembly of the World forum for Alternatives and the network of intellectuals and artists in defence of humanity

We were some 200 participants who had journeyed from more 50 countries, from far and near, to this world-wide...

Impending death of the rule of law and public security

The police torture of car park attendant, B. Prabakar during interrogation at the Brickfields police district headquarters on 23 December 2008...

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This festive season, your Rm10 can make a difference : if every reader chips in, Aliran's financial woes can be resolved.

For over 30 years, Aliran has been a beacon for Malaysian society in many important ways. Aliran provides a rallying...

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A window into Malaysia's past and future aspirations : The Launch of Malaya's First Year at the United Nations as Reflected in Dr Ismail's Reports Home to Tunku Abdul Rahman (ISEAS 2009)

The domestic politics of a country is unavoidably reflected in its external politics, and vice versa. This is not...

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Malaysia : A lost democracy? (Part 2) : People of goodwill must continue to strive to bring about change : we can rebuild the country into a aland where we do not live in fear, but in freedom.

The founders envisaged a Goverment for all Malaysians. Even Tun Dr. Mahathir spoke about it. One of the elements of...

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Our broken democracy : one year after March 8, much of the abuse and nonsense still remains.

When the unlikely opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan (PR) realised they had thumped the mighty Barisan Nasional (BN) in 8 March 2008...

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A window into Malaysia's past and future aspirations : The launch of Malaya's first year at the United Nations as reflected in Dr Ismail's reports home to Tunku Abdul Rahman (ISEAS 2009).

The domestic politics of a country is unavoidably reflected in its external politics, and vice versa. This is not only...

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Imported laws from India during the 19th century : The time is more ripe for a law reform commission to review these outdate criminal laws.

Malaysia's first Lord President (now known as Chief Justice) was invited by the A.I.R and his lordship delivered the...

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Malaysia : A lost democracy (Part 2) : People of goodwill must continue to strive to bring about change : we can rebuild the country into a land where we do not live in fear, but a freedom.

The founders envisaged a Government for all Malaysians. Even Tun Dr. Mahathir sopke about it. One of the elemens if Vision...

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Our broken democracy : one year after march 8, much of the abuse and nonsense still remains.

When the unlikely opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) realised they had thumped the mighty Barisan Nasional (BN)...

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Sungai Siput : One year after : Transmuting "welfare" work into a programme that empowers the people.

Winning the Sg. Siput seat was an unexpected event. We had expected that we would be able to narrow the...

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The horror of southern Thailand, and a solution : A courageous and compelling study of the insurgency in the far South.

This book is the best investigation in English of the recent troubles in Thailand's southern border provinces...

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Brave heart - the struggle againts tyranny : not fairy-tale or fiction but based on reality : speaks of political intrigue, corruption and double-dealing.

The movie Brave Heart, a Mel Gibson directed production in which the famous actor himself also starred as the protagonist...

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Did you know...?

Umno often points to the Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) scheme as one of the many things it has done for...

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People's hope in the Judiciary has been misplaced : The much anticipated reformation in the judiciary is illusory.

Confronted by crisis in Perak, the people had reason to believe that the judiciary would be our last hope for...

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Trees : Gods's gift to Humanity

Trees and forests are God's gift to mankind. They provide life-sustaining oxygen. It is believed that the Brazilian forests...

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Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing : countless innocent Tamil lives were lost in the wanton and indiscriminate aerial bombardment of the Tamil areas.

The first victim of Sri Lankan government's ethnic cleansing were the Indian Tamils, brought in by the British more than...

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A philosophy of happiness : Compassion has now become the true sign of personal maturity.

Hot to live and how to die are two questions that have been puzzling humans since the beginning of time...

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MIC's future hangs in the balance : The Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah.

This is shaping up to be both a referendum on the MIC and the Pakatan government's performance in Kedah...

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A referendum on the Perak power grab : The Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat in Perak.

This is turning out to be a referendum on the recent power grab in Perak Led by Najib with zambry...

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Agi Idup, Agi Ngelaban? Will the river burst the Dam? : Surveying Batang Ai before 7 April by election.

Batang Ai - the River. By consensus, this was the source area from which the Iban spread all over Sarawak...

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Action station! "No" to the regressive GST! : A GST-driven inflation is a calamity that the struggling lower-income group can do without.

The Barisan Nasional Government has decided to push ahead with the regressive GST (the Good and Services Tax). The GST...

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Howard Zinn : Small acts multiplied by millions

We have lost one of the great original voices in the nation, 87 year old historian and peace activist Howard...

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Aids and Impediments to the Realization of Humanity according to Islam

There are two perspectives to the topic 'Aids and Impediments to the Realisation of Humanity in Islam'. One, the aids...

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Abdurrahman Wahid (7 Sept 1940 - 30 Dec 2009) : Gentle, friendly face of Indonesia and Islam.

When the former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid succumbed to a long battle with kidney disease and diabetes, President Susilo Bambang...

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Ko-Tai : Penang's untold story : Bringing George Town's local history to life through song, dance and dialogue on stage in a form that is inclusive of the major players who deserve a mention.

It was a trip down memory lane for many residents in Reservoir Garden, Penang as they were treated to a...

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Malaysia's migrant hell-holes : evidence of the cruel, degrading and inhuman condition in these holding camps is overwhelming.

Many ordinary Malaysians had never glimpsed and could not imagine the inside of an immigration detention camp (IDC) or how...

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Blues over education system : Our national school system falls far short of public expectations.

Of late, there have been calls and suggestions to have the proposed single stream school system implemented in our education

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Ketuanan Melayu vs Cucu Dato' Merah.

A cute moral decadence plaguing the Malay youths today is reminiscent of what was described of the Malays, a hundred...

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The Tunku, Merdeka and Malaysia : After 52 years of nationhood, let us demand greater accountability, integrity, justice and compassion.

We gave already celebrated 52 years of nationhood. It was indeed a momentous occasion, and when we look back over...

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BN bound for defear, says Ku Li : Umno will lose if it fails to reform, charges the Kelantan prince.

Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has predicted that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) will be voted out of power if concrete reforms...

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Democracy undermined : Forces are at work to subvert the voters' choice in the last general election while others are playing up emotive issues of race and religion for political ends.

Pakatan doesn't need an enemy to destroy it. it can self-destruct quite easily - thanks to certain renegades within coalition...

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Aristotle says,"Penang will have better public transport" : but decongesting traffic is a state of mind.

Penang will have better public transport. It is imminent and unavoidable. Aristotle is famous for his delelopment of logic or...

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G Balasundram : No one is indispensable we often hear, but for PSM, Bala was indispensable.

G Balasundram was stabbed to death on 16 November 2010. He is really, truly no more, but the mind refuses...

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Soi Lek heads PPC : Larger issue at stake : Dr Chua Soi Lek's appoitment as chairman of the Penang Port Commission has generated much debate. But there is a larger issue at stake.

Already there has been much debate online about the appoitment of Chua Soi Lek as the Penang Port Commission chair...

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The law of sedition

Throughtout the history of governments and its people, the (something) fine line between sedition and free speech has always been...

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Nuclear Malaysia : Red flag in a greening global economy : Going nuclear would be sheer short sightedness for a country blessed with abundant renewable sources of claen power.

Before the Malaysian government takes the country down the path towards nuclear energy, every citizen must decide if nuclear power...

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The silent majority must act : By our silence, we are giving a free hand to vocal minority groups to have their day and dictate the direction of the nation.

We have much to be concerned over the way we are moving as a nation. There seem to be no...

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Malaysian houseman over worked in hospital!.

Your are either completely oblivious to the fact that - yes, housemen in Malaysia are grossly over vorked...

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Tanjung Tokong : From fishing village to concrete jungle? : The concrete jungle continues to grow around us dan urban sprawl will soon swamp the natural green hillside.

Tanjung Tokong is the place where i grew up since 1970, when my family moved from government quaters in the...

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Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu : His was a colourful and illustious career that spanned many decades.

Aliran is saddened to learn of the passing of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu at the age 91. A veteran...

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Commission of Courage : Assertive Election Commission vital for free and fair election.

General Elections the world over are becoming increasingly expensive affairs. According to the Deputy Chairman of the Election Commission on...

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Fan Yew Teng : He would not be cowed or muzzled.

Aliran is saddened by the passing of Fan Yew Teng, a principled ideologue, social activist, unionist, politician, poet, writer and...

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Where the mind is without fear : A tribute to my beloved father.

I was at my father's side when he passed away peacefully on 7 December 2010, at Bumrungrad International Hospital...

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Thoughts on the Perak power grab : Malaysians are intelligen enough to know that the BN has neither the majority nor the moral qualifications to lead Perak, but that it has all the weapons in its chest .

Perak, the state without a government for more than two month, is now on the way to getting a legitimate...

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The difficulty in accepting sexual diversity : How do we support these people? They are human too.

More than a year ago, i received a phone call from school teacher. She wanted to discuss the possibility of...

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Whither Malaysian Politics? : Are Malaysian voters ready for a regime change? Are we ready to face the new and more frustrating challenges ahead?

Since the 8 March 2008 general election, Malaysian political development and change has never been as vibrant and dramatic as...

Change at Batang Ai : So near, yet still so far... : The voters of Batang Ai had the last laugh, having squeezed Rm70 million out from the BN.

My trio to Batang Ai was an eventful one. The battle for this state seat sparked an invasion on Lubok...

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The April 'tri-elections' in retrospect : Pakatan has now firmly co-opted BN's winning formula especially in the ethnically 'mixed' seats in Peninsular Malaysia.

With the excitement of the three by-elections on 7 April now firmly in the rearview mirror, we can take...

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