Archive | July, 2010

Speaking freely

Posted on 26 July 2010 by TK Tan

When I read the report of what Penang Chief Minister said about Penang state development officer (SDO) Nik Ali Mat Yunus, I remember being taken aback by the directness of his criticism. But I also remember that he very clearly outlined the issues that he had with the SDO. I…

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1 Corinthians 2:16

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Peter Young

“For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16, NIV) May the mind of Christ my Saviour Live in me from day to day, By His love and power controlling All I do and say.…

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Kad Pengenalan Malaysia – 1Malaysia?

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Peter Young

I am not well-versed in modern technology but I understand that our identity cards contain an embedded microchip. This provides all the information displayed on our MyKad – but it also has the details of our religion. Religious beliefs are only publicised on the identity cards of Muslims, where the…

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The East-West Divide

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Christopher Chong

It is very rare for a church to organize any public event that even hints at a political theme. Indeed the very idea of organizing a public talk that centred around educating Christians on the political challenges that confront the Christian community would probably not go farther than being discussed…

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The Relationship between Faith and Politics

Posted on 19 July 2010 by Tricia Yeoh

I was invited last Friday to speak at an event jointly organised by Empower and SIRD (Strategic Information and Research Development Centre) entitled “I am what I believe”. A rather intriguing topic to begin with, the objective of the forum was to bring a diverse range of youth together to…

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Transparency

Posted on 19 July 2010 by TK Tan

There were many issues this past week that I had wanted to comment upon. The Deputy Prime Minister’s assertion that UMNO’s struggle not over until 30pc Bumi target met implied commitment until you realize that UMNO had decades with the target as official government policy and still (according to them)…

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Psalm 119:137

Posted on 18 July 2010 by Peter Young

‘You are right and you do right, GOD;’ (Psalm 119:137 The Message) If we ARE Christians, then what we DO must be Christlike.

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Religious groups in schools

Posted on 18 July 2010 by Peter Young

On Monday 12th July 2010, Citizen Nades of the Sun reported that he had visited his alma mater, Klang High School, after a receiving a complaint that the Education Department had issued instructions that the Kelab Agama Hindu, Kelab Agama Buddhist and the Christian Union have to be dissolved immediately.…

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It Is Getting Too Expensive To Live In Malaysia

Posted on 17 July 2010 by Allen Tan

Prime Minister Najib caught Malaysians unaware by cutting subsidy on five items: sugar, cooking gas, Ron 95, Ron 97, and diesel. The country will save RM750 million subsequently. Najib said money saved will be used on education and health. Najib also claimed that the opinions of people were sought, and…

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Malaysian Civil Society’s Memorandum on Electoral Reforms in Malaysia 2010

Posted on 13 July 2010 by Administrator

Presented to the Election Commission Initiated by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections 2.0 (BERSIH 2.0) We the undersigned civil society groups hold that the only formula for stability, progress and prosperity in Malaysia is a vigorous and healthy multiparty democracy. Following the 2008 elections, Malaysia is experiencing a…

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Why have non-muslim religious societies in Klang High School been dissolved?

Posted on 12 July 2010 by Administrator

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism & Taoism (MCCBCHST) notes the report on page 8 of The Sun (12 July 2010) that in Klang High School “… the Kelab Agama Hindu, Kelab Agama Buddha and the Christian Union have to be dissolved immediately” and that an announcement…

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Selangor’s Freedom of Information Enactment

Posted on 12 July 2010 by Tricia Yeoh

It’s taken a while, but the Selangor Freedom of Information Enactment will finally be tabled for its first reading at the upcoming State Legislative Assembly sitting! It will be interesting to see how the Federal Government reacts to this, although they should not be too concerned since only state-related documents…

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