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Democracy... to what extend?

If we own something, what does that supposedly means? What's the difference between belonging to something versus something belongs to us? How should we define nationality by practically not losing our BIGGER identity in front of GOD The Almighty? What draws the line between patriotism and religious inclination especially at times when the said values collide in opposite directions? Malay strengthens ISLAM or ISLAM strengthens Malay? Malaysia is a sovereign country like any other 'Democratic' nations. A sovereign country requires basic 3 elements of authority; (1) Legislation (2) Judiciary and (3) Executive (political) to coexist in balance. Since ISLAM is regarded as Malaysia's Official Religion, there are special rights bestowed upon ISLAM in Malaysia which are not given to any other religion in this nation. Among others, that includes Malay race in particular to be defined automatically as a Muslim in this country, despite the fact ISLAM never said that a Malay...

Trafalgar, Tiananmen & Tahrir Squares

Following Tunisian political hegemony, several neighboring Arab countries felt the uprising prowess of the people becoming more undeniable whilst some leaders fear over such trend is turning inevitable. Egypt, Libya, Yemen and Jordan are seemingly next neighbors to get caught by the same stir in some political analysts’ anticipation . Is it merely a passing trend that blows in the wind? Pros and cons critics upon what’s currently going on are flying across conventional and alternative media channels all over the world. Concerns on humanitarian as well as political directions of Arab nations grew alongside expectation towards betterment by democratic and liberalist’s definition. Although not so popular, some skeptics are contemplating over someone else’s “bigger agenda” involving ideological indoctrination similar to the world’s previous historical conundrums. Although this time Muslim entities are directly involved in driving rallies and demonstrations that cry out democracy and ...