Posted in Viewpoint, Art, Human Rights, Culture on Dec 5th, 2007 3 Comments »
Reog in Central Jawa
Malaysian Government announced on Monday (Dec 3) that cultural performances like Barongan, Endang and other dances ‘originated’ from Indonesia will be shelved from Malaysian tourism promotion activities.
It is obvious that Malaysian Government has buckled under Indonesian pressure. Why is the Government conceding so fast? The decision by the Ministry of Tourism was […]
Posted in Activities, Art, Lingam Tape on Oct 29th, 2007 2 Comments »
People always see political activism as distressing and demanding. At times I got worn down by the very tight schedule and have very little time for any hobby.
I was quite happy that got a chance for little diversion this time. As usual, We were short of time when organizing a small protest for the Independent […]
Posted in Viewpoint, Art, Current Issues, Altantuya case on Jul 7th, 2007 34 Comments »
A week after my post “French dinner for 3”, the debate is still as intense as ever.
It is a pity that at this stage there are still many comments centered on the authenticity of the photograph. I apologize to you all that I cannot answer all your queries and criticisms.
Nonetheless, I think I might have […]
Posted in Viewpoint, Politics, Art, Current Issues, Altantuya case on Jul 5th, 2007 38 Comments »
The Last Supper, who were they in the picture?
Dear friends,
Thank you for all your comments on my blog. Hat up to those who are concerned for the authenticity of photography. However authenticity and truth are not quite the same. I wish more people in the society show equal concern for truth than mere authenticity.
My blog […]
Posted in Activities, Politics, Art on Jan 13th, 2007 No Comments »
The Book Launch of Zunar’s CARTOON ON TUN…AND OTHERS
20:00hr, 12 January 2007
Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
Anwar launched the latest cartoon book by Zunar last night (12 January 2007). The book titled “CARTOON ON TUN…AND OTHERS” was published by Kini Books (a Malaysiakini outfit).
One of Zunar’s cartoon fan said, “There are many political cartoons (characters) in this […]
Posted in Activities, Politics, Art on Jan 13th, 2007 No Comments »
Anwar launch Zunar’s book.
Posted in Activities, Art on Oct 22nd, 2006 1 Comment »
From Linggi, we took the old road back to Melaka. The journey took me through Lubok Cina. The area is located at the border between Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. It got its name from an incident of a Chinese junk capsize on the river mouth in ancient time. Nobody could tell when exactly this happened. […]
Posted in Activities, Art on Sep 17th, 2006 No Comments »
Nadiah Bamadhaj has been invited to display her art in the Singapore Art Museum starting September 15. Included in the exhibition are 6 pieces of collaboration works by her and me from “147 Tahun Merdeka“.
The works of “147 Tahun Merdeka” were exhibited in Reka Art Space from 1-24 September 2005:
http://www.reka-art.com/gallery/exhibitions/2005/nadiah.html