Stories from 1 November 2008
Reforming the Malaysian Judicial Services
The Malaysian judiciary has long been criticised of corruption, and also for being less-than expeditious in its process. With the resignation of de facto Law Minister, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, the appointment of Tan Sri Zaki Azmi, and newly-voiced resistance to judicial reform, the jury is out on what will take place with the corridors of justice in Malaysia.
Russia: “Fierce Critics”
Sean's Russia Blog traces the history of the phrase “fierce critic”: “This phrase has become a mantra; a verbal medal pinned on those who oppose the Russian government. For them, getting “fierce critic” following your name is like winning an Oscar for dissidence.”
Russia: “Lenin Jugend is 90″
Sean Guillory of Sean's Russia Blog writes about the 90th anniversary of Komsomol, quoting a former functionary: “It was the best school for managers!” Dmitri Minaev of De Rebus Antiquis Et Novis, who has “never been in komsomol,” shares personal memories in an item of his own, and also comments...
