To be fair to Alwyn he did post first but it was focused on his own presentation and the feedback from it . Read on. * * * It was, from the start, unlikely that many would find the below presentation totally agreeable, but I appreciate the feedback nevertheless (from ROH Merdeka 2008 participants and…
Category: Malaysia
Report on Merdeka 2008: A Restoration of Hope
This time Sherman Kuek beat Alwyn Lau in terms of giving a quick overview. Since it’s out here, let me repost it for regulars to my garden 🙂 I hope to give my reflections on the event later. * * * The people of Malaysia – a country fraught with its unique struggles amidst the…
Random Links 296 (“I’m not feeling too good” Malaysia Edition)
Hindraf outlawed Gov’t declares Hindraf an illegal organisation Was this really necessary? How can you stop the rain from falling down? How can you stop the sun from shining? Haris chips in . with an interesting question: “How do you ban, disband or incarcerate this spirit?“” YBhg Azman Ujang… We have a problem It’s getting…
Micah Monday: Lighting the fire again …
The Micah Mandate had a surge of input immediately after the high profile ISA arrests, then there was a brief cooling off period. But now, we are gradually returning with new stuff. to keep the candle burning! Experience Conversation with Edward Ling by Sivin Kit I met Edward Ling at numerous Christian university and youth…
Random Links 294 (“Monday Meditatio” Malaysia Edition)
The Spirit moving among us A little bit delayed in linking but still worth it. I had never seen anything like it before. More than 800 people, including non-Christians, gathered in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on a working day – and it wasn’t even a day of obligation. They prayed fervently and sang…
Countdown to Merdeka 2008: Restoration of Hope!
It’s on folks, and we welcome more to join us … read on! On October 10 – 11, a group of friends and fellow pilgrims on the journey have decided to bring our minds and hearts into a common focus. You are invited to join us along the way. Spend 1 ½ days with a…
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
I’d like to wish all our Muslims friends a blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri . I find myself learning more and more each Ramadan season, and especially for this year, some new friendships have made this year’s celebration even more noteworthy. Many thanks to you for your openness, sharing and insights. 🙂
An open letter to the PM from Zaid Ibrahim
I think the letter should be all over the net by now . I will join the band wagon and repost it up. At least it’s in The Malaysian Insider, Malaysiakini, and the Nut Graph which is where I cut and paste the letter from (HT to all them anyway!) One thing for sure, if…
Reconciliation: Mission and Ministry in a Changing Social Order
There are times especially in crazy times like this in Malaysia, one reads and reflects on a theme by a timely book. Schreiter’s book on Reconciliation does that for me. I’m still dwelling on a number of the insights raised from it, and in some cases haunted by what I’ve discovered. Here’s a book review…
Random Links 291 (“We have not forgotten you” Malaysia Edition)
ISA PROTEST LETTER. for RPK & others (HT: Susan Loone) 19534 emails and rising . go and add your four! Happy 58th Birthday, Love Another straight from the heart piece from Marina . Peaceful birthday, dear Pete. We love you. This one straight from Haris’ heart! Anti-ISA vigil turns into peace march Initiated by Hindraf,…