· October, 2009

Stories about Malaysia from October, 2009

Activism and Motherhood in Asia

  23 October 2009

What does a woman sacrifice for the cause she fights for? How are her children affected by persecution taken against her? This post explores briefly the lives of women activists in Asia who are also mothers.

Malaysia: State government introduces ‘1Toilet’ policy

  21 October 2009

Borrowing the branding of 1Malaysia, the state government of Terengganu recently introduces the ‘1Toilet' policy as a move for both teachers and students to share toilets to promote a sense of oneness. There were mixed reactions from the blogosphere regarding this topic

“Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia”

  5 October 2009

“Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia” or Fast4Peaceinitiative aims to invite all Malaysians to become a positive force for change by uniting in a common fast for one day, and committing to at least one act of kindness to another person.

Malaysia: Red Durians

  4 October 2009

An exotic durian species is getting attention in Sabah, Malaysia today. This durian fruit has a red-colored flesh.