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Art by CHUAN ZUI
By ARIVIND ABRAHAM

On 27 Aug. 1957, Malaysia got her constitution. A document that lays out the supreme law of the federation.

Today, Malaysia has a government that treats the constitution as nothing more than the toilet paper that adorns your bathrooms. They run roughshod on it, treating it like joke, a document of whimsy and games.

Thus, as a result, the very structures and processes that should be there to protect Malaysians are diluted. Even the ultimate avenue of an election, in which Malaysians should be able to voice their dissent has been corrupted beyond belief, that for 50 years we have been ruled by one party which has now betrayed its people.

In the past few months, various groups have … Click here for the full article!

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Photo by Justin Mott
Read The New York Times’ front page story on how increases in cooking oil is affecting people living in third world countries, from the roti canai vendor in KL to a family in a Mumbai slum.

The article also lightly touches on how the lucrative palm oil industry in Malaysia has negatively impacted the indigenous peoples in Borneo.

Check out the stunning photographs by Justin Mott that were taken in KL, Sungai Buloh, Sitiawan and … Click here for the full article!

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The Davos Question: What one thing do you think that countries, companies or individuals must do to make the world a better place in 2008?

Post your thoughts on theCICAK. Or better still … Click here for the full article!

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TwoSen is updated daily with letters written to newspapers in Malaysia.

They publish all the letters, giving you a single source to keep track of current issues, feedback and complaints on public services. They do not alter the contents of the letters, but do allow comments to facilitate positive discussions.

Thanks Jason for recommending TwoSen.

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By NG KHAI LEE

The session had already started when I arrived.

Racecar driver Alex Yoong was already on stage, sharing some interesting ideas about alternative, possibly higher paying, more fulfilling career options by “being good with your hands.”

NTV7 Breakfast Show host, Jessica Teng spoke next about broadcast journalism and her lifestyle.

Then, it was my turn … Click here for the full article!

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From the Uncyclopedia: “This article has been declared of PUBLIC CONCERN by the Malaysian Department of Homeland Security. This is because there is no word for ‘parody’ in Malay.”

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Art by CHUAN ZUI
By KEITH LEONG

I am aware that I, like many of the writers for theCICAK have issued manifestos and carpe diem calls for the youth of Malaysia to be more socially aware and conscious. It is eternally in vogue for people of our age to write such articles, we will not be the first nor shall we be the last. A common criticism made again such polemics, however, is the accusation that we do not provide a practical model for young Malaysians to affect genuine socio-political change/progress in our country.

This therefore, is a very basic list of things that I consider us twenty-something’s can do to be citizens:

1. Register to vote:
An essential part of citizenship. All you have to do is to drop by your local state election or post office with your MyKad and fill out the requisite form. You can also … Click here for the full article!

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