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RPK and HARDtalk: BBC hardly impartial

Anil — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:21:21 +0000

Many Malaysians have expressed disappointment over the BBC’s backing down from a ‘HARDtalk’ interview with RPK.

Much of this sentiment, I believe, stems from a perception that the BBC is a bastion of impartial, independent reporting.

Far from it. The BBC reflects the establishment viewpoint in the UK. Its positions on the illegal [...]

As MIC wanes, Najib uses direct approach

Anil — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:06:56 +0000

The MIC appears to have slid out of the picture after its poor showing in 2008 as Prime Minister Najib reaches out directly to Indian Malaysians in a series of events.

Giant cut-out of Najib at Batu Caves - Photo courtesy of Mkini

30 Jan – Najib visits Batu Caves on Thaipusam [...]

Man forgives soldier who blinded him

Anil — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:49:40 +0000

If you are finding it difficult to forgive someone, then this tale of reconciliation might be helpful.

Richard Moore has forgiven a British soldier who fired a rubber bullet and blinded him when he was just a child aged 10 in Northern Ireland. Now, they are friends.

Check out the story in [...]

Video excerpts from the Beng Hock inquest

Anil — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:11:53 +0000

Selected highlights from the Teoh Beng Hock inquest featuring DPP Razak sparring with Pornthip. (Notice the lawyer at the bottom left with his hand on his forehead!)

Merdeka! Oppressive laws must go

Anil — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:39:39 +0000

Happy Merdeka, folks! It’s time once more to reflect on the state of our nation and where we are at the moment.

We have much to be thankful for. Despite the best attempts of certain quarters to divide us on the basis of race and religion, Malaysians by and large haven’t fallen [...]