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The Malaysian 2010 Budget: A Theological Perspective

After researching and writing on the 2010 Budget from the political perspective, I told Joshua that we should provide a theological commentary on it as well. Joshua and I had attempted collaboration a couple of times before to write on different issues but we did not manage to complete them, largely due to the geographical distance and [...]

[ More ] November 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Economy, General, Govt & Politics, Malaysia, Religion |

UMNO-BN’S Victory Must be Put Into Perspective

Originally published here: http://dapsy.dappg.org/?p=291
After 7 consecutive wins, Pakatan Rakyat was suddenly confronted with a lost in the recent Bagan Pinang by-election. It was not totally unexpected, after all, PAS-PR candidate lost the seat to UMNO in the last “political tsunami”-12th General Election even though the Opposition coalition managed to win the Teluk Kemang Parliamentary seat [...]

[ More ] October 18th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Govt & Politics, Malaysia |

Salam Eid ul-Fitr

Note: The calligraphic characters say: “In the Name of God, most Gracious, most Merciful”

[ More ] September 19th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Community, Malaysia |

The Story Teller Who Inspired Me

My first words on blogs were penned in honour of two great men of literature. But, no, I did not write about them, nor about their work. Rather, I wrote with the acknowledgement of their inspiration to me. I wrote borrowing their names, forming my own nom de plume – Jack Said.
I will leave Jack [...]

[ More ] August 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in General, Malaysia, Mind, Poetry |

Permatang Pasir – Lessons For All

(Photos below)
Against the prediction of pundits (and bookies alike), PAS won with more than 65% of the popular votes in Permatang Pasir, just inches away in percentage from its result in 2008. For those expecting the same or better achievement than 2008, we have to be reminded of the various limiting factors such as this [...]

[ More ] August 27th, 2009 | 4 Comments | Posted in General, Govt & Politics, Malaysia |

Press Statement: DAPSY Tolak Calon UMNO Yang Pecah Amanah

My press statement as Penang DAPSY Treasurer on 19 Aug 2009
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Kenyataan Media oleh Steven Sim Chee Keong, Bendahari Pemuda Sosialis DAP (DAPSY) Negeri Pulau Pinang pada 19 Ogos 2009 (Rabu) di Georgetown, Pulau Pinang:
Pemuda Sosialis DAP (DAPSY) Negeri Pulau Pinang berasa terperanjat atas pendedahan Ragunath Kesavan, Presiden Majlis Peguam tentang tindakan Majlis Peguam ke atas [...]

[ More ] August 26th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in General, Govt & Politics, Malaysia, Youth |
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