Stories about Malaysia from September, 2010
Southeast Asia: Blogging about Football
There are many football blogs in Southeast Asia that provide relevant news stories and updates about football matches and programs in the region. Here is a list of football blogs in Southeast Asia with focus on Vietnam and Cambodia.
Malaysia: Historic labor town
EngageMedia uploads a video about Batu Arang, a small town in Malaysia which was the site of numerous historic labor actions in the country.
Commemorating Malaysia Day
September 16 is the day that Malaya, along with Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore joined together to form Malaysia. This year is the first time that Malaysia Day was declared a public holiday. Twitter has been abuzz with the #harimalaysia hashtag
Singapore, Malaysia: Mahathir Mohamad versus Lee Kuan Yew
Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew commented that Malaysia's "race politics" could have been avoided if it adopted the multiracial policies of Singapore. Former Malaysian Prime Minister responded in his blog by reminding his old rival about the weaknesses of the Singapore government.
Malaysia – Indonesia Border Row
A recent border clash between Malaysia and Indonesia has once again sparked tension between the two nation states. Here are some reactions from Malaysian bloggers
Old Borneo Map
The Daily Brunei Resources uploads an old Borneo island map where boundaries between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei have not yet been clearly defined.