Opinion
| Farah Fahmy is based in London, and has written for the media. She is intrigued by trans- and international relations between Malaysia (ns) and the Rest of the World. |
The Lee Chong Wei Effect
August 08, 2012AUG 8 ― Last Sunday, for the first time in my life, I literally bit my nails. I paced around my living room, I jumped up and down, I cheered and groaned, and finally, at the … Read More
Critical thinking, anyone?
July 18, 2012JULY 18 ― Recently Datuk Seri Najib Razak called on young Malaysians to “think critically” and not be unduly influenced by the Internet and social media.Frankly, I think this is … Read More
Yet another book banned
May 29, 2012MAY 29 — Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved reading. My parents started me off with the “Peter and Jane” Ladybird series, and I discovered Enid Blyton when I was eight.Since … Read More
The inconvenience of standing up to be counted
April 29, 2012APRIL 29 — I read the news with a feeling of déjà vu. Here we are, in April 2012, yet the news feels very much like it was July 2011.Another Bersih demonstration ends in chaos. … Read More
Elections: France vs Malaysia
April 23, 2012APRIL 23 — If all indications are to be believed, it looks like we will be going to the polls soon.Well, at least, you in Malaysia will. I, meanwhile, and others like me, will be, … Read More
