Naked in the Public Square

Posted on 24 May 2010 by Rama Ramanathan

“Mr Singhal, Mr Kesri and Mr Yadav deserve to be thanked for removing the ‘fig leaves’ from our politics,” wrote Dr Vishal Mangalwadi in his 1997 book India: The Grand Experiment. Fig leaves, for Christians, signifies the hiding of shame and nakedness. Fig leaves bring our minds back to the…

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Two aspects of the Sibu By-elections

Posted on 20 May 2010 by Rama Ramanathan

Najib’s Sibu Dream Monday 17th May was a difficult day of soul-searching for me. The Prime Minister (PM) of my country has been blatantly vote-buying, AND 18,447 of my fellow citizens seem to approve of the PM and his party. On Sunday, 18,447 voters in Sibu, Sarawak voted for the…

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Remembering Betty Young

Posted on 10 December 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

I first met Betty Young in her home. At that time, my wife-to-be worked for Malaysian Care which was lead by Betty’s husband, Revd. Peter Young. My wife and I visited to ask Revd. Young whether he would consent to officiating at our wedding. After greeting us, Betty asked if…

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Saravanan is Dead

Posted on 24 November 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

What do we really think of deaths in police custody? On 15th November 2009, J Saravanan was found dead in a cell in the Air Molek (Johor) Police Station where he had been detained. One police report said Saravanan committed suicide by hanging himself using a pillow case tied to…

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What Do You Say To Wake Him Up?

Posted on 19 October 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

On Radio Light FM, the host said: “You must know the right words to wake up a man.” A second lady said excitedly, “What are the right words?” The first lady replied “Football! Dinner!” I believe this snippet gives an insight into recent events in Bagan Pinang with respect to…

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There’s No Avoiding Politics

Posted on 12 October 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

Our understanding of politics is coloured by our thoughts of politicians. For most Malaysians, politicians are “persons who strive for power by manipulation.” So, when we hear “politics,” we recall a way of living symbolized by contracts to cronies, datukships to developers and ego maniacs. However, politics really means “public…

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Noordin Mat Top Is Dead ..

Posted on 29 September 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

Noordin Md Top is dead. A Malaysian. A Jemaah Islamiah member. Terrorist. Armed. Shot dead. By Indonesian police. In an ambush. Dead before judicial process. Media frenzy. A Singapore leader congratulated the Indonesians. He is glad because there is one less terrorist and the aura of magical invincibility surrounding Noordin…

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Sign Of The Times And Others On The Fringes

Posted on 23 September 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

Colonies of mould – black marks – have appeared on a wall in my home, and continue to grow. A concealed pipe is leaking. If the pipe is not fixed, and I continue to operate the air-conditioner, the mould will grow and soon the whole wall will crumble. The mould…

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The Bull In The China Shop

Posted on 16 September 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

According to the Star, the Home Minister, YB Hishammuddin defended his role in the cow head affair “through text messages,” i.e. short bursts. The Home Minister’s choice of media seems as sensitive as telling your spouse she’s divorced by sending her phone messages. The choice of this media leads one…

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What Decides the Difference between Caning and Islamic Caning?

Posted on 08 September 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

The Home Minister, YB Hishamuddin, wished to satisfy himself that the Prisons Department could carry out the Syariah court’s order to cane Kartika, a 32 year old mother of two. He had earlier said his ministry needed to study the proper procedures before caning the model; so, he took steps…

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On Sewage, Cow Heads and Elected Representatives

Posted on 07 September 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

On 3rd Sept 09 I was in seat 41H on SQ860. There was a stench of sewage from the toilet two rows behind me. I knew it would take a long time to find the cause of the stench and eliminate it. I needed to get to Hong Kong on…

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A Merdeka Day Reflection

Posted on 03 September 2009 by Rama Ramanathan

On 31 Aug 2009, I began the day by going to the Prime Minister’s blog to read his National Day address. I then dressed in black and joined hundreds of others Christians to worship God. Our service included prayer for our nation: for peace, justice and wise leaders. Two days…

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