Stories about Malaysia from April, 2008
Malaysia: Parliament begins session
My Life My Stories comments on the opening session of Malaysia's Parliament: “Parliament is like a wet market. Shouting everywhere, speaking without raising hand to get approval and of course calling each other nickname.”
Southeast Asia: Rice and food price crisis
The Southeast Asian region, home to several emerging and developing economies, is also struggling to cope with the global food price crisis. Bloggers discuss the impact of the crisis in the region.
Malaysia: Squabble over welfare funds
NotaRazi asks whether it is correct to transfer out the money of a Malaysian state organization a few days after the state fell to the Opposition.
Malaysia: Woman molested by an Ex-Cabinet Minister?
Aarvidi’s Weblog comments on a news report of a woman alleging that a former Malaysian cabinet minister had molested her in a hotel.
Olympic torch relay in Southeast Asia
The Olympic Torch has landed in the Southeast Asian region. Bloggers describe how ordinary people, protesters, police forces, sports enthusiasts and politicians are reacting to the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the region.
Controversial Malaysian politician now a blogger
Dr. Chua Soi Lek, a former Malaysian politician who figured in a DVD sex scandal early this year is now blogging. In one of his posts he asks: “Should we fully trust new media and desert mainstream media?”
Malaysia: The Opposition versus a High Court Judge
Is Malaysia's opposition party using its new found political power to harass a High Court Judge?
Malaysia's flawless democracy?
The Lost Aborigine believes Malaysia's “flawless democracy should be rejected.” The blogger adds: “It must first begin with the step down of the Prime Minister and equality to the non-Malay Bumiputera.”
Jordan: Smart Mosques with High Speed Internet
Zeid Nasser, from Jordan, writes about ‘smart’ mosques, with high-speed Internet, cropping up in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Malaysia: Emergency meeting
Sources of Life writes about unconfirmed reports that the Malaysian Prime Minister will convene an emergency meeting today.
Southeast Asia: Rising price of rice
Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Many people in Southeast Asia are worried over reports that rice is getting more expensive and supplies are dwindling. Bloggers discuss the impact of the rice crisis in the region.
Malaysia: Airport shoot-out
A Malaysian blogger wonders why the closed-circuit television cameras outside the Kuala Lumpur International Airport departure hall were not switched on during the shoot-out in the area.
Malaysia: Office break-in
Frus and Fuss had a break-in at the office. The blogger also explained why their office didn't bother to call the Malaysian police.
Malaysia: Next youth chief
Who could be the next youth leader of Malaysia's major political party, Johanna's Blog tackles this issue.
Malaysia: Racial division
Blogger mahaguru58 writes why Malaysians must liberate themselves from racist mindsets.
Cabinet members of Singapore and Malaysia
Quachees's blog compares the Cabinet composition of the governments of Malaysia and Singapore.
Malaysia: Hell Bank Note policy
Malaysian blogger Meshio is “totally against the ‘Hell Bank Note’ policy practiced worldwide, not just by Buddhist, but also by any other organizations which endorse the believe that by burning something material in this dimension, it would henceforth be received by another party in another dimension, commonly known as after-life,...
