Category: Micah Mandate

There’s some buzz over at the Micah Mandate generated by my friend Alwyn Lau’s piece. Another friend Bob Kee has a more extended reaction with  Being Christian Sometimes Sucks and added a nice graphic I thought it’s worth re-posting Alwyn’s thoughts and the comments over here for more conversation and reflection … * * *…

My apologies for my delayed updates on the Micah Mandate .  We’re still in between the Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day season … so most of the articles relate to the theme of citizenship and other relevant issues! Enjoy … COMMENTARY HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND TO AHMAD ISMAIL? by Alwyn Lau “By inviting them to…

O God, we acknowledge You today as Lord, not only of individuals but also of nations and governments. We thank You for the graces you have given us to exercise our political charity in Malaysia. We also thank You for the opportunity of free choice offered to the people of the constituency of Permatang Pauh…

I’m sure I’m not the only one observing this, but the build up towards Merdeka Day August 31 and Malaysia Day on September 16 seems rather subdued. Looks like the whole nation is focused on a by-election right now. :-)  I believe for many concerned citizens of Malaysia of all race and religions (or non-religion),…

Mondays are when The Micah Mandate gets a good update.  Usually, at least 4-5 new posts.  Last week, we had a couple of posts which came immediately after an event.  It’s good to have new faces coming up for this week. We are still very much a work in progress. So far, we have had…

Making sure the Micah Mandate is on the move weekly is quite a discipline 🙂 Reflection LOOK WHO’S TALKING WITH THE OTHER SIDE? by Sivin Kit Read the article… After the euphoria of the results of the last election, the elated feelings of hope now have come back down to cautious scepticism about what is…

The most current posts coming soon, but first goodies from last week. 🙂 Reflection Are our Governments “Governing” Well? How Can We Tell? by Tricia Yeoh Read the article… A second prominent component of good governance is engaging in a participatory process. This means viewing the whole of society as equally important and holding a…

I missed last week’s updates.  Let me quickly catch up first… before putting up the next one. Commentary Recruitment System of Foreign Workers needs to be Urgently Revamped Press Statement by CENTRE FOR PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES Read the article… There is a great deal of confusion presently about the management of foreign workers, the appointment…

Perhaps I should be writing more than commenting? 🙂 Gathering some material and thoughts this last week. Will see what can emerge … writing is hard work! Commenting is easier… 52. Sivin Kit (07/22/2008 04:33:23) Imagination Link to article In addition to Idealism, I think a good dose of healthy imagination will be even better….

I decided to play a more active role in the comments, I wonder whether it helps 🙂 I used to leave comments frequently on blogs.  I slowed down lately, though I still have more then 200 blogs on my RSS feeds. 42. Sivin Kit (07/07/2008 16:08:35) Beyond "Legislation" Link to article Thank you Rev. Lidis…