By Brian Yap
It’s usually pointed out how the pervasiveness of its culture has lead to an Americanisation of the world. McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Levi’s might have been the pioneering batch, but now Starbucks, Paris Hilton, and Heroes are continuing the exponentially growing trend. A Starbucks in the Forbidden City in Beijing was probably one of […]
By Brian Yap
I used to be a lot more fashion conscious than I am today. When I was in my early 20s, my wardrobe was filled with items from labels like Diesel, French Connection and the occasional Prada and Miu Miu. In fact, I use to buy an item of clothing, on average, every other […]
By Brian Yap
I suspect I’m an extremist. Sure, when I look in the mirror, I don’t see one. At least not one of the stereotypical variety the word has become associated with these days. But in many ways, it’s not a completely inaccurate description of someone with views that could be considered on the fringe […]
By Maverick SM
“Yes, religion is important, but there is no point talking about religion when you cannot develop the people and the state, Khairy Jamaluddin said.
“PAS Tok Guru had run the state for a long time but did not know what was going on as he ‘privatises’ everything to Husam Musa.”
“So Husam is not accountable […]
By TheSilo
Fong Po Kuan decided to break up with us. We sent two of our buddies (LKS and LGE) to go and talk to her to try to get her to change her mind, and it looks as though they did try their best. But she remains firm… she thinks we should just be friends.
When […]
By Zorro
This from our Prime Minister: (bold, my 2 cents take)
“Please trust us – we are your government. (Not for long we pray.)If you look at the economy, we are doing well. That is a fact proven by figures.(4th floor figures?)But people still claim otherwise because of increasing prices. (which will jettison after elections, unless […]
by Maverick SM
Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi condemned those Indians who wanted to sent roses to him. He said they are illegals and are holding a Hindraf rally.
So far, we had observed, the prime minister had accepted flowers and roses from Puteri UMNO and some other women.
We don’t know why the prime minister had conjured […]
By chinhuatw
Not going to take the words of the Devil anymore? But many others would still do.
“So, what difference can you make?” The cynic in you asks.
Making meaningful changes in politics is far more easier and safer than many people imagined.
Here is one way that you can make a difference by staying at home. Your […]
By Nahdah
Beberapa hari lepas saya terbaca di Mstar bahawa ada 11 buah buku yang diharamkan kementerian. Antara yang diharamkan adalah buku Islam & Pluralisme yang dikeluarkan Middle Eastern Graduate Centre (Megc) karangan Al-Mustaqeem Mahmood Radhi.