| Ezlan Mohsen is a writer for the CEKU magazine, a United Kingdom and Eire Council for Malaysian Students (UKEC) publication, which serves as a platform for Malaysian students to contribute to intellectual thought while advocating for common hopes and beliefs (www.ceku.org) |
Teamwork is the only key to success
November 20, 2012NOV 20 — I am a loyal fan of my local football team. It was officially founded around 60 years back and has undergone a lot of transformation. It has progressed quite remarkably during the last 50 years (though some critics pointed out that it was only because of the "autocratic" style of the manager at that time) and one of the team’s goals was to be one … Read More
Starting small
October 23, 2012OCT 23 — I spent three years in London. The first year was uneventful. I spent my time exploring this new city and learning to adapt to the lifestyle of a university student. Life was simple, and I didn’t care about things beyond myself and my interests — not my fellow students, politics back home, or even Malaysia.Then came the second year. It was when I … Read More
Unwritten laws
September 25, 2012SEPT 25 — I strongly disagree with the police action that was taken recently against those who stepped on the picture of our prime minister. However, it was an extremely disrespectful thing to do. In fact, it was plain wrong.Why? Because he is the prime minister of Malaysia, someone whom we should respect. Because he is the head of the ruling party of … Read More
Lesson learned from the past
August 28, 2012AUG 28 — In a few more days, we will celebrate our 55th year of being independent. National Day is the best day to reflect back on our journey as a nation.First, there are no other days which are more significant in our nation’s rich history. Second, it reflects exactly another year of us being fully responsible for dictating the course of Malaysia. We have … Read More
Towards a maturing democracy
July 31, 2012JULY 31 — It has been about five years since the opposition parties decided to band together under the loose coalition called Pakatan Rakyat. They have proven to be true contenders for governing the nation, providing a substantial challenge to the incumbent Barisan Nasional who have been in power since independence.Since that fateful day in March of 2008, … Read More
Slowing things down
July 03, 2012JULY 3 — London is a fast-paced city. From the investment bankers in their suits who rush from meeting to meeting, to the stall vendors in the east of London who constantly shout at every passerby as they manoeuvre their stalls through the crowds.Everyone is aware of the need to get moving, and to do so fast.As a resident in this lovely city, I am the same. … Read More
My summer life lessons
June 05, 2012JUNE 5 — In the midst of the seriousness and stress of exams and the anticipation of finding out the results, one looks forward to the small things that help you unwind. For me, it is reflecting on the small things which happen every day in my life.Sitting down with a cup of coffee (cold instead of hot thanks to this kind weather in London), I reflected on … Read More
Beyond GE13
May 08, 2012MAY 8 — The past 18 months have seen a lot of discussions regarding the 13th general election (GE13), where actions and policies of both political sides are being scrutinised and projected so as to understand the possible consequences to the electorate should either side come into power. From political scandals such as the NFCorp to real policies such as … Read More
Just who deserves what?
April 10, 2012APRIL 10 — Meritocracy is a crucial element in many key areas of our lives. From university admissions to scholarship allocation to job offers and salary advancement, meritocracy determines many important macro decisions in any country.Or at least, it should.But how should meritocracy be judged? That is a tricky question. Some will say through university … Read More
Shaping Malaysia’s CV
March 13, 2012MARCH 13 — KONY 2012 is like a fad, popular one moment, forgotten the next, in a never-ending cycle of news. The brain drain issue seems no different; it is all we talk about one season, then the topic disappears the following season, and becomes hyped up again when new statistics are published or when economic indicators are announced.It is a clichéd … Read More