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World News 101: Hong Kong Peaceful Occupy Central Rally 2014

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(The first night of the protest in Hong Kong was bad with tear gas & pepper spray on the protestors and this prompted greater support for the rally but it is not something new here. Image source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk)

Well thing for sure, my trip this time has been screwed up big time and need to be rescheduled. There’s plenty of work that needs to be done and the last thing I need now is for a prolonged public protest and plenty of uncertainty.

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Elections 101: Preparing for BERSIH 4.0

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(Out of the many images of BERSIH 3.0 that I have seen, this has to be one of the most moving one – a Malaysian lying down in front of the police water cannon truck to stop them. It reminded me of the lone protestor who stood in front of the tanks during the Tiananmen Square. Image source: Lim SK @ Flickr)

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Governance 101: The Hard Case for Biometrics vs Indelible Ink

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(Showing the middle finger to indelible ink? Image source: www.wn.com)

UPDATE: Read here and here for interesting readers’ comments – an interesting link on how the introduction of biometrics instead of indelible ink could mean millions in revenue for those will be supplying the whole package and why it is not worth the investment in the first place.

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Elections 101: Has Bersih 2.0’s Reform Cause Torpedoed?

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(The famed stand-off between the peaceful Bersih 2.0 protestors and police who bend on breaking up the rally at whatever the cost. Poster source: Mob’s Crib)

Ya, ya still on Bersih 2.0 rally but this is the last one, I promise.

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Elections 101: Bersih 2.0 – Where is Loud Mouth Wally?

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(At times like the Bersih rally, it seems OK to have people who talked about and threaten others – they hardly make the impact but it is not acceptable when the person making threats is a Member of Parliament and make seditious statements but remains free from arrests and prosecutions. Image source: http://peoplepowerportal.blogspot.com)

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Elections 101: Bersih 2.0, Brilliant Quotes of the Day

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(This is how Najib should have reacted to Bersih 2.0 in the first place. If he had done that, he would have been hailed as a hero and someone who is willing to listen to calls for real change. Image source: http://amenoworld.blogspot.com)

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Elections 101: Bersih 2.0, The Paranoia Had Started

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With the Bersih rally to be held soon, I guess one becomes very paranoid all over when one enters the Home Ministry. But with Bersih 2.0, it has gone beyond the realms of paranoia to an extent where wearing certain coloured T-shirts could get you arrested.

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Elections 101: Bersih 2.0, The Wise King’s Response

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(The King who presided over the previous Bersih 1.0 is once again have made declaration that should bring the Government and Bersih 2.0 on talking terms again – hopefully. Image source: http://pinkturtle2.wordpress.com)

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Elections 101: Bersih 2.0 – The Simple Demands

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Lately, one that has been quite hot in the news recently is the Bersih 2.0 rally scheduled on 9th July 2011. I have been busy with an assignment lately and I have been travelling too but as much as possible, I do try to keep abreast with the latest news at home.

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Enforcement 101: Street Protest – Is This Our New “Culture”?

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The history of street protests in Malaysia is rich and extends far beyond the notable BERSIH and Hindraf movements. Indeed, public demonstrations have been a significant part of the country’s http://bersihpolitical fabric since colonial times. One of the earliest recorded mass protests was the Malayan Union Rallies of 1946, which saw over 50,000 Malaysians taking to the streets to oppose the British administration’s attempts to diminish the powers of the Sultans. These rallies were pivotal in the formation of UMNO and the eventual dissolution of the Malayan Union. Poster source: Mob’s Crib

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