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My most recent fitness writings

December 21, 2011

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Two recent pieces I wrote, one in I.M. mag & one in the Sun.

Reducing obesity joint responsibility

May 20, 2011

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My most recent piece on health & fitness in Malaysia, published in the Sun.

My Interview in Oriental Daily

May 1, 2011

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I was interviewed recently by Oriental Daily about my last column on the dwindling standard of English in Malaysia. I'm not sure what it says, but I was told that it accurately reflects what I said.

Afternoon @ MPH

September 6, 2010

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The afternoon at MPH went quite well. Alex and Amir really did a great job, and it was an honour to have spoken with them. Thanks to Zarina and the Perdana Leadership Foundation, and all the best to all entrants!

Perdana Leadership Foundation-MPH Essay Competition 2010

August 30, 2010

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The Perdana Leadership Foundation has asked me to speak at their Perdana Leadership Foundation-MPH Essay Competition 2010 this Sunday, 5 Sep 2010 @ MPH 1 Utama, Bandar Utama. I'll be speaking on opinion writing. Other speakers in my session is my talented colleague, Alex Wong, and the esteemed Amir Muhammad So be there or be square!

Newspapers face challenge from online media – Malaysiakini

August 3, 2009

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“I don’t really trust the newspapers as they are controlled by the government,” says engineer Ryan Kong, 30, as he clicks on the website of pioneer portal Malaysiakini to get his daily dose. via malaysiakini.com About time too! Posted via web from Potted Plot

US libel tourism bill one step closer to becoming law – Press Gazette

June 16, 2009

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A bill in the US to stop “libel tourism” has been passed by the House Judiciary Committee, the first step to becoming law. Sponsors of the bill say it has been designed as a way to protect US journalists from libel suits in foreign courts which do not have the same protections for free speech… [Read more…]

Blogging For A Cause winners: Global Voices Advocacy!!

June 8, 2009

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It’s truly empowering to see all the bloggers that stepped behind their causes and spread the word to their readers and followers on various social networks. After reading through over 400 blog posts for more than 60 charities and non-profits, we can say that the campaign Blogging For A Cause, was a great success as… [Read more…]

Global Voices Advocacy in Blogging For A Cause!

June 5, 2009

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Global Voices Advocacy (GVA) is one of the best repositories of blogging for a cause, namely Freedom of Expression on the Internet. The website, sister project of Global Voices Online, reports on discrimination, suppression and censorship of the Internet through writers and activists worldwide.

MP prosecution fund – Readers donate thousands

June 4, 2009

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The Daily Mail says its readers have donated “tens of thousands of pounds” to a fighting fund to help prosecute MPs embroiled in the expenses scandal. The paper launched the fund two weeks ago in conjunction with the Taxpayers’ Alliance campaign group. Alliance chief executive Matthew Elliott said: “We are delighted to have received so… [Read more…]

Samy’s take on Utusan

June 4, 2009

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“I deplore the racial slur made by the writer of the local Malay daily where he had indirectly referred to the Chinese and Indians of Malaysia as ‘kaum pendatang‘ (immigrants). “It is most disgusting, despicable and shocking. I suspect the writer is not part of the newspaper, but has been using it (the newspaper) to… [Read more…]

Utusan again… yawn

June 3, 2009

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The article made reference to the rights of citizenship given to non-Malays before independence, comparing Malaysia to other countries which according to the weekly had rejected their immigrant communities. The article also quoted former MIC president Tun V.T Sambanthan as comparing Malaysia to Burma, where the Indian community had been forced out. Muhyiddin pointed out… [Read more…]

Journalists undermined by FoI delays, report finds – Press Gazette

June 1, 2009

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A backlog of Freedom of Information appeals is putting journalists off from using it as an investigative tool, according to a new report. The first comprehensive report of the workings of the Freedom of Information Act, four years after it was implemented, said the Act had generally been a success. Jeremy Hayes, the senior output… [Read more…]

‘Superman’ Tee Keat lodges police report

May 21, 2009

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via www1.malaysiakini.com The magazine added that it is unusual for those who are upset with a newspaper report to take action under the criminal law. “If a newspaper published any content which offended the relevant parties, it is normal for them to take civil law action to ask for compensation, ask for correction or make… [Read more…]