Stories about Malaysia from July, 2008
Malaysia: Nuclear plant
Malaysian blogger Zewt is not supportive of the plan to build a nuclear plant in Malaysia
Malaysia: Sex, lies, murder, and politics
Malaysian politics are sizzling with sex intrigues, murder accusations, scandalous lies and intra-party squabbles. The political crisis has angered many young Malaysians, especially bloggers.
Malaysia: Fear of possible anarchy
I am a Malaysian comments on the growing political tension in Malaysia after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was charged with sodomy: “At this point of our history, and, with the imminent global financial, economic, subsistence and geo-political turmoil waiting to explode, we do not need to commit suicide by allowing...
Malaysia: Blogger charged for criminal defamation
Prominent Malaysian blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin has been charged for criminal defamation. Benstakes informs us that this is in relation to the blogger's accusation about the alleged involvement of the wife of the deputy Prime Minister in the murder of a Mongolian model.
Malaysia: Opposition leader arrested again
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was arrested again by the police. Just My Thots issues an appeal to Mr. Ibrahim: “Drop your political agenda and start a new life as an ordinary Malaysian.”
Malaysia: “Bloggers on strike”
Malaysian blogger RantingsbyMM wants to go on strike. Rocky's bru will also join the strike: “I do solemnly and sincerely join Marina and my blogging bros in declaring utter disgust at politicians who are taking Malaysian politics and Malaysians down into the pits of shame in the name of their...
Southeast Asia: Largest oceanariums
Bisean lists the largest oceanariums in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia: Higher education
The Tempinis diaries thinks Malaysia should seriously consider setting up an academic advisory panel for higher education.
Malaysia: Political scandals
Sex charges, disappearing witnesses, murder, fuel protests. Indeed, political drama is unfolding in Malaysia. Mr. Definite observes local politics gets interesting.
Southeast Asia: Alternative sources of energy
Due to skyrocketing oil prices, many Southeast Asian countries are intensifying efforts to tap alternative sources of energy. Lifestyles are changing since people are now more aware about the oil price crisis.
BarCamp in Malaysia and Cambodia
BarCamp Malaysia 2008 will be on July 26. BarCamp Phnom Penh 2008 will be on September 21.