He has shown all you people what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly before your God.
- Micah 6:8And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly before your God.
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Rebranding Rela into Barisan’s vanguard
Posted on 01 February 2012 by Bob Teoh
Under the government’s transformation programme (GTP) Rela is to be rebranded as part of a police “omnipresence.” But its massive build-up has raised suspicions that it may instead become Barisan’s vanguard or even an additional vote bank.
“When the chips are down, Rela will be with this government to defend…
54. My Good Shepherd
Posted on 30 January 2012 by Peter Young
Retirees, if they so desire, have a great opportunity to think about God and their future. I hope you do not mind if I share my own thoughts of the past week about the good shepherd. I even have the privilege of calling him my good shepherd (see Psalm 23:1…
Secrecy will only encourage more crimes
Posted on 20 January 2012 by Goh Keat Peng
While the reasoning behind it may require quite some understanding let alone acceptance or assent, the announcement made by the defacto law minister about why “Revealing the asset declarations of ministers and their immediate family members to the public should not be done …” (as reported by Malaysiakini.com, 12:20PM Jan…
Justice, freedom and the Sodomy II verdict
Posted on 18 January 2012 by TK Tan
In a blog posting, Tun Dr Mahathir complained against the many calls to the government not to appeal against the Sodomy II judgement.
”Anwar has made full use of the court process, with appeals upon appeals in the Saiful case. If the verdict had gone against him, he would likely…
When I get to the polling booth (part one)
Posted on 17 January 2012 by Goh Keat Peng
“Save the People’s Money” Campaign
When I get to the polling booth this coming general elections, the question among others that I will ask myself will be: Which of the two contesting political party coalitions will be more likely to move against those who have allegedly committed crime against the…
52. Some reactions to Anwar’s acquittal
Posted on 16 January 2012 by Peter Young
1. Anwar
“Thank God. Alhamdulillah. I feel vindicated. Justice is done.”
2. Mohd Saiful
Anwar’s accuser said, “As a servant of God, I believe that everything happens for a reason and God’s plan is certainly more powerful than man’s. My faith and confidence in God remains strong.”
3. The Prime…
Judiciary still in winter of emasculation
Posted on 12 January 2012 by Bob Teoh
Let’s not be beguiled by Prime Minister Najib Razak’s claim of the judiciary’s independence following the High Court’s full acquittal and discharge of Anwar Ibrahim from the charge of sodomy rape. As succinctly put by an international civil liberties watchdog, the Opposition leader should not have been charged in the…
51. May God bless you all in 2012
Posted on 09 January 2012 by Peter Young
A Franciscan Benediction
May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships,
So that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace.
May…
The right to vote
Posted on 09 January 2012 by TK Tan
There has not been much noise over the issue, but recently a high court judge threw out an application by 6 Malaysians working and living in UK to be registered as “absent voters” in order to vote.
Justice Datuk Rohana Yusuf ruled that the six, who were the applicants in…
50. Sharing 2012 with Asia Bibi
Posted on 02 January 2012 by Peter Young
Peter’s Pithy Pointers 3 contains several articles on the life and events concerning Asia Bibi. In The Star of Wednesday, 28th December 2011, we learn of her present plight.
Pakistani Christian on death row cooks own meals for fear of being poisoned
A Pakistani Christian on death row after being…
Chains of love or callousness?
Posted on 01 January 2012 by Goh Keat Peng
Why would any parent chain two young children and leave them alone for any amount of time in the bathroom? What extreme circumstances would drive any human being let alone a parent of the children to do such a thing?
From reported accounts, a brother of the parent as well…
Race relations
Posted on 30 December 2011 by TK Tan
As I considered the recent spat over Article 153, and especially Perkasa’s high-handed pronouncements, I thought that it would be useful to actually try to read and understand the Article. Otherwise we would be merely reacting, rather than being better informed.
The first clause states:
“It shall be the responsibility…
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