I think the Edge Malaysia was the fasted one to break the news with Melody Song at the scene. I’ve tried my best to compile what is the most updated. I wonder whether this is the first time Twitter is playing such an important part in reporting news in Malaysia! Here’s what I have in…
Category: Malaysia
SECULAR STATE, RELIGIOUS SOCIETY: THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN A PLURAL COUNTRY
This is a timely seminar and I think non-Muslims like myself should be there for further conversation and engagement, especially in the light of a number of the concerns emerging from the 10 Future Topics I want to Write About. So, I’m passing on the information I got in my InBox. * * * You…
Random Links on Malaysia #328
Is there too much of Umno in Hindraf? I haven’t sat in a variety of meetings lately almost side by side within a day, One from a more religious orientation, another one more secular. And the tendency to only think of “us” more than “ALL” is so prevalent. It’s a blindness that needs healing! Freedom…
Random Links on Religion in Malaysia #327
Thumbs up to living in Malaysian diversity Who really speaks for the people of Malaysia? I heard Dr. Patricia Martinez mentioned this piece in her excellent presentation at the 8th National Christian Conference 2009 on Day 1. The survey may be dated in her opinion as an academic, but then it’s still food for thought….
Thumbs Up Pastor Returns
As you can see, I had a lot of fun last night. So are the people leaving comments on my Facebook. It also led to sharing links which is another pleasure that keeps me sane. It’s Monday, so I usually go wacko a bit. Fear not, I will resume functional parameters before the National Christian…
Random Links on Malaysia #324
Child conversion issue settled No, I’m sorry it is not settled. What if the future cabinet overturns this decision? How about the laws in place or not in place? What about the mindsets of religious leaders and enthusiastic followers? How about the ethics in relation to conversion? It’s not settled, it’s a short term solution,…
Sivin Kit on the Good News
Dream Awakener JR Woodward was kind to invite me to contribute for an on-going blog series called The Good News, which is taking place throughout the Easter Season, from Easter to Pentecost. Please read on below, and check out the others on JR’s site. * * * Sivin Kit on The Good News 04.17.2009 Illustration…
Random Links 314 (“By Elections 2-1” Edition)
Sweet victory for Nizar in Bukit Gantang But bitter pills to swallow for his opponents? LIVE: Pakatan conquers Bukits, submerged in Batang Ai Anil does it again, great coverage with pictures included! Some interesting comments below. God and the people get appreciated! Some good humor too! [Comment From msian] Praise the Lord [Comment From ruhysam] …
Random Links 313 (“By-elections” Edition)
Mafrel: Irregularities in by-elections I recall a friend who volunteered for Malaysians for Free and Fair Elections (MAFREL) for another by-election. We need non-partisan & non-profit organizations like them to keep us ALL honest. Mafrel’s electoral roll verification (ERV) exercise found 65% of registered voters in Taman Bandar Baru in Bukit Selambau have their house…
Prayer for Malaysia in transitional and challenging times 2009
Dear friends in contact and family in Christ, I got an SMS today (not the rumor type:-) ) which reminded me that whatever one thinks about this transition of leadership we are undergoing in Malaysia, it’s good to cover these challenging times in prayer. May I invite you to do so, in humility and honesty…