The 100 apologies that immortalised Blu Inc

JUNE 3 — Malaysia makes the big news: “Social activist forced to tweet apology to corporation 100 times.”I think that’s up there with the other international coverage we get — ...

60pc of vote, 93pc of seats?

MAY 11 — Firstly, congratulations to all Singaporeans who took part in the 2011 elections — the contest has seen a great deal of blood, sweat and tears as well as immense bravery ...

Elections, Vui Kong and Singapore’s soul, Part 2

MAY 5 — Yong Vui Kong is a young man convicted of being a drug mule and sentenced to death in Singapore.This death sentence and many like it have sparked all sorts of passionate ...

Elections, Vui Kong & Singapore’s soul, Part 1

MAY 4 — What do you get an island that has everything?Despite how much I’ve been watching, neither the question, nor the answer (a soul) is a Lost reference.I’m also reminded of ...

The one-handed tom yam seller terrorist

MAY 2 —- It seems hard to find a hero in Malaysia today. Too many scandals, too much confusion.Reading about Kadir Hashim, however, may provide the faintest glimmer of hope that ...