Steve Oh

Malaysia's 'Joan of Arc' of abused migrant workers

Malaysia's 'Joan of Arc' of abused migrant workers

OBITUARY ‘In a place where many are cowed, Irene roared like a lioness.’
Zealots shifting goal posts of the religious game

Zealots shifting goal posts of the religious game

Malaysians live with Islam as the official religion but must they live with religious zealotry?
Police become 'wedge against the people', again

Police become 'wedge against the people', again

COMMENT 'Police often advise the public not to spread wild rumours but appear not to heed its own advice. Police should be helping the organisers...'
So this is Xmas, and what have you done?

So this is Xmas, and what have you done?

COMMENT John Lennon sang 'Happy Christmas - War is Over' many years ago but wars are still raging in many places.
Where's the Malaysian Mandela?

Where's the Malaysian Mandela?

COMMENT Nelson Mandela’s non-racist ideals can be a strong catalyst for the changes Malaysians want - but who will step up?
A love letter to Mariam Mokhtar

A love letter to Mariam Mokhtar

COMMENT ‘You have enticed many to abandon that dark state of ignorance and move into political and social enlightenment.’
The invisible poor in our midst

The invisible poor in our midst

begging begger poor homelessCOMMENT The gov't should spare a thought for the poor and destitute and perhaps postpone its second space trip...
A lesson on democracy from Down Under

A lesson on democracy from Down Under

COMMENT 'Politics in Australia is not regarded as a route to riches. Retired politicians do not show the trappings of unexplained wealth.'
Tsunami of change will not be denied

Tsunami of change will not be denied

GE13 is the time for M'sians all over the world

GE13 is the time for M'sians all over the world

Ban on Xenophon derails M'sian democracy

Ban on Xenophon derails M'sian democracy

Beng Hock documentary brings the dead to life

Beng Hock documentary brings the dead to life

NONE COMMENT Like so many who died in mysterious circumstances, Teoh can easily slip out of the public psyche.
Don't be distracted by Allah row

Don't be distracted by Allah row

Should betrayal of  public trust be forgiven?

Should betrayal of public trust be forgiven?

Revival of May 13 nightmare gripping some parties

Revival of May 13 nightmare gripping some parties

may 13 thumbnail COMMENT ‘Before the May 13 tragedy in 1969 was the time of innocence uncorrupted by the poison of politicians.'
I stand by my views, says letter writer

I stand by my views, says letter writer

OPEN LETTER The following is an open letter by Steve Oh, the man who penned the letter that is at the centre of a police investigation.
Nurul's watershed idea for the nation

Nurul's watershed idea for the nation

Exorcising the demons of 'devilcracy'

Exorcising the demons of 'devilcracy'

Victimisation of Suaram by gov't could backfire

Victimisation of Suaram by gov't could backfire

Penang's beauty and unique legacy must be saved

Penang's beauty and unique legacy must be saved

Strive to live in the spirit of the Olympics

Strive to live in the spirit of the Olympics

Justice must be tempered with mercy

Justice must be tempered with mercy

Oasis of yellow in Perth

Oasis of yellow in Perth