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• TextPolitik Malaysia

  The Melaka water scandal

  Aliran finds it difficult to accept the Report of the Committee enquiring into the drying-up of the Durian Tunggal...
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  The message in all Religions : The Unity of Man

  The way of God has been one and the same everywhere. It cannot differ from itself in any circumstance. It...
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  The Myth of the great stabilizer : reflections on Mahathir's planned departure

  And now the end is near. Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's leaving. But evidently he didn't get to do things...
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  The name is Justice

  The Court does not exist for the sake of judges nor do judges exit for the sake of the court...
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  The National Development Policy : Atatainable only if founded on justice

  Though the National Development Policy (NDP) announced by Dr Mahathir Mohammad in the Malaysian Parliament on 17 June 1991 retains...
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  The National eye Hospital

  Wing to improved health standarts, population increase and longer life-span, the incidence of blindness amongthe adult population in...
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  The NEAC : Accountability Subverted : whose interests will the un-elected NEAC members protect?

  The National Economic Action Council (NEAC), first moothed by the Prime Minister last November, was formed early this year and...
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  The nightmare goes on... : I pray that no one will ever go through our ordeal again

  I am Marina Lee Abdullah, wife of Raja Petra bin Raja Kamarudin, the director of the Freeanwar Campaign (FAC) website...
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  The Non-Malays and the syariah law

  A lot of comment was generated when the Kota Baru Syariah Court sentenced a 21 year old worker from Perak...
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  The Non-violence of the brave

  It was James W. Douglass who stated that the greatest power which nuclear weapons have is their power to kill...
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  The passing of Datuk Fadzil Noor : a great Malaysian

  It is with much sorrow and regret that Aliran learns of the death of Dato' Fadzil Noor, president of Parti...
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  The problems with translation

  The call by certain Ministers for a more extensive use of Bahasa Melayu deserves to be given serious consideration...
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  The Quest for justice continues

  Is there no justice and rule of law in Malaysia? Can the police abuse their powers as they please and...
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  The rising of India

  From its inception, the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies [ISEAS] had, as part of its overall thrust and activities...
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  The role of the opposition : An individual can make a difference a conversation with zaitun (Toni) Kasim - an independent view

  As i had never met the lady before, and knew her only by her reputation as an outspoken human right...
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  The school and the community : SJKC Damansara : larger picture, broader concern

  Imagine this situation. Your neighbour's kids have been coming to watch TV in your house. For them and your own kids...
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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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  The sixth Malaysia plan

  There are both positive and negative features in the Sixth Malaysia Plan (SMP). On the positive side, the following features...
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  The spirit of freedom and unity in virtue

  The eighties was a decade of great triumphs and tragedies in the valiant struggle of ordinary men and women againts...
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  The stop go stop church in Shah Alam

  Once more the construction of the Catholic Church in Shah Alam has been stopped by an official notification from the...
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  The suffering in Iraq continues

  After rugged journey of 14 hours through the desert between Amman and Baghdad in 110 degree heat, a gentle breeze...
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  The Sungei Buloh Tragedy

  Aliran is shocked and deeply grieved by the Sungei Buloh fireworks factory tragedy. We convey our depeast condolenses to the bereaved families
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  The third world war development : the new colonialism

  In many countries the World Bank is still considered a respected institution by government and business. But it is coming...
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  The Threat of Materialism

  Increasing materialistic consciousness is beginning to have its impact upon all of us. Social and cultural values are slowly crumbling...
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  The transformation of the election commision : a shell of its original self

  In the original Merdeka Constitution, an impartial Election Commision (SPR) was put into place. Since then, various Constitutional amendments have...
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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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  The UMNO baru youth demonstration

  Aliran saddened to learn that about 100 Selangor UMNO baru members had demonstrated again the Bar Council on Thursday 14...
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  The UMNO Election and the Future

  Dr Mahathir Mohamad's victory was expected. An incumbent President of a party who is also the Prime Minister has a tremendous...
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  The UMNO verdict

  Political commentators were right in hailing the outcome of the 1984 UMNO election as a triumph for party President...
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  The Unjust Ceasefire

  Iraq had no choice but to accept the terms of the formal ceasefire imposed by the UN Security Council. The...
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  The world's biggest bully

  Since World War II, the US has engaged in three major international wars i.e. the Korean War, the Vietnam War...
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  The YouTuber's Guide to our Mini Galaxy : or how the mighty have fallen and how the fallen have forgotten.

  Even if you're not one to take pleasure in the pain of others, you've still to marvel at the present...
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  Thinking Allowed

  He new cabinet has been described as a mix of the old and new. We beg to differ. We think...
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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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  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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  Three years to table a report

  The Government has tabled the second special report of the Auditor-General, Tan Sri Ahmad Noordin bin Haji Zakaria on...
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  Throwing his weight around!

  In early July i received an invitation from a recently established Malaysian Youth Organization to present a paper on...
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  Time to abolish the ISA for good : not one person should be held in detention without trial as it violates basic human right

  My name is Norlaila Othman. I am Malaysian. I speak on behalf of my husband, Mat Sah bin Mohd Satray...
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  Toward an honourable MTUC

  Who should be President of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC)? The incumbent, Zainal Rampak? Or his deputy, Shafie Mammal?...
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  Towards an accountable police force : Human rights workers meet top police officers in a historic dialogue to discuss cases of alleged abuses of police powers at Bukit Aman (police headquaters)

  On 2 October 1997, 33 individuals representing nine NGOs (See Box 1) finally succeeded in submitting their grievances regarding misuse of...
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  Towering figures and forgotten heroes : people like the former Auditor-General Tan Sri Ahmad Noordin should be held up as a role model

  Most of us, young and old, yearn for own heroes or role models to provide much-needed inspiration and informal...
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  Traitors and terrorists : Tok Bahaman, Mat Kilau, Tok Gajah and Tok Janggut were dubbed "traitor" by the British and Chin Peng and his followers were dubbed "terrorist"

  The controversy surrounding Chin Peng's return to Malaysia is not coming to an end yet. First it was the Court...
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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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  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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  TV3's Disinformation

  TV3's production "Disinformation : The Malaysian Experience" was aired on Saturday the 18th of June 1988. I am sure many caring...
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  Two arrests in three years : he can face this ordeal with greater strenght

  My husband, Lokman Noor Adam, was born in Batu Pahat, Johor on 1 January 1973. He had hi seducation at...
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  Two different worlds, one common struggle : in the first of a two-part inerview, charter 2000 comes face to face with Said Zahari, the former editor of Utusan Melayu and pioneer in the struggle for press freedom in Malaysia

  Arrested in 1963, Said Zahari was in carcerated for 17 years without trial in Singapore. Forty years had passed since...
• TextAliran Monthly

  Two sides to a coin

  I was very surprised to find inside your commendable magazine (March/April 1987 issue) two pages of rubbish written by the...
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  UMNO foes to Sabah

  UMNO's entry into Sabah marks an important turning point in the politics of the state. This is not because UMNO...
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  UMNO's Dominance

  The recent UMNO election was a General Election, The issues that were raised. the personalities involved, the manner of campaigning...