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Ian Chai

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The Sedition Act remains a blunt instrument of oppression — Pakatan Harapan promised reform in 2018 and 2022, yet nine years later, it’s still used to silence critics like Fahmi Reza.
#brokenPromises #seditionAct

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Ramkarpal laments lack of political will to abolish Sedition Act

This follows a sedition probe against activist-artist Fahmi Reza.

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December 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

A man was allegedly 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞, only for officers to later admit he was innocent. Multiple injuries, 𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Malaysia needs a 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐏𝐂𝐌𝐂 - 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

#ipcmc #policeBrutality

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Lawyers: Cops beat, burned 'suspect' who turned out to be innocent

Rajesh says the legal team will seek justice for the 20-year-old.

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December 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

How many ways can you violate the Bible while claiming to worship Yahweh?

My Bible meditation during today's lunch break.

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How many ways can you violate the Bible while claiming to worship Yahweh?

S: Judges 17-18 O: The story of Micah of Ephraim, Jonathan the grandson of Moses, and the tribe of Dan seems like an exercise in “How many...

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December 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥-𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧

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December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

UEC recognition flares again: DAP pushes it after Sabah losses, Umno warns of constitutional and language issues.

For students it’s mostly symbolic—UEC holders already enter private unis; only public subsidies matter; IGCSE excluded.

Politics: base-playing while corruption and failures go ignored.

COMMENT | Different education systems really a threat to unity?

Once politics enters the chat, the UEC almost becomes like a loyalty test.

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December 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

May we 𝐧𝐨𝐭 live in interesting times 😅

My lunchtime meditation on Judges 9-10

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May we 𝐧𝐨𝐭 live in interesting times 😅

S: Judges 9-10 O: After Gideon, his son Abimelech killed the rest of Gideon’s sons, and usurped power, but one, Jotham, escaped, and prono...

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December 12, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Families say evidence shows the three men were killed by cops under the Malacca chief. He should focus on the accused officers, not policing complainants’ clothing.
#moralPolicing #ExtraJudicialKillings

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Lawyers tell Malacca police to focus on alleged killer cops, not dress code

They criticise state police chief for not expressing same concern for alleged misconduct.

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December 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Why another probe? After 8 years, Susanna Liew wants what the High Court, Suhakam & the task force already confirmed: state agents took Pastor Raymond Koh. Show the truth. Prosecute the police involved. Stop delaying justice. #RaymondKoh #EnforcedDisappearance

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Why investigate Koh's abduction again, pastor's wife asks Gobind

Liew meets with minister, urges govt to instead act on the identified perpetrators.

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December 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

“Unfortunately, the age of these raped victims varies from 15 years to 23 years old.” #warCrime #RSF #sudan

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Sudan group accuses RSF of raping 19 women who fled el-Fasher

Sudan Doctors Network says two of the victims were pregnant and calls for immediate action to protect Sudanese women.

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December 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

“This is a clear-cut case of abuse… The purpose of using Sosma is to detain without trial, because they are not entitled to apply for bail.”
#humanRights #detentionWithoutTrial
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DAP MPs renew call to reform 'draconian' Sosma

Critics demand swift action on concerns linked to prolonged detention powers.

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December 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Rafizi alleges PKR candidates who challenged Nurul Izzah’s camp were suddenly hit with MACC probes — including a raid that terrified a candidate’s family over a RM30k auction house. Serious questions about political neutrality.

#SelectiveProsecution #MACC #PKR
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Rafizi: MACC probed PKR candidates who ran against Izzah's camp

He says one candidate had house surrounded, terrifying family.

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December 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Gideon's slide - my meditation on Judges 6-8 ianlifejournal.blogspot.com/2025/12/gide...

Gideon's slide

S: Judges 6-8 O: Judges 6 shows Gideon as a fearful young man. The Angel of Yahweh called him, “Mighty warrior!” and I could imagine him l...

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December 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Sosma isn’t “tough” — it strips rights. 28 days’ detention without review, bail denied even when courts agree, abuse easy. Harapan pledged repeal; keeping it is betrayal. Tweaks won’t fix a flawed law. Sosma erodes trials, harms families, undermines justice
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Sosma: PSSC moots curbing 28-day detention, restoring bail discretion

PARLIAMENT | Eight strategic proposals aimed at improving Act's implementation, Leong says.

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December 4, 2025 at 4:42 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Trump isn’t “tough” on immigration — he’s selective. He praises white Europeans while attacking Black, Muslim, and non-European migrants. From “shithole countries” to calling Somali immigrants “garbage,” it’s a clear racial hierarchy.

#Immigration #Racism #USPolitics

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community

Even for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of contempt from Donald Trump was a shock in the country’s largest Somali community in Minnesota.

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December 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

While bombs rain down on suspected drug boats, Trump just pardoned a major convicted trafficker. Americas’ war on drugs just got stranger. #USForeignPolicy #Honduras #NarcoState www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

“Efforts to raise a popular issue, such as ‘fighting perverse phenomena’ as a way to divert the public attention from controversies involving the government, are common occurrences by previous and current governments.”

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'Gay' health centre raid reckless act, violates individual rights - PSM Youth

Aiman slams authorities for their blatant power abuse.

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December 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

LFL, on MACC's affront to the fundamental principle of lawyer-client privilege: “The confidentiality of all communications between a lawyer and his client, within the scope of the professional relationship, is a cornerstone of the administration of justice.”

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Lawyers must be allowed to perform duties without interference: LFL

Rights group says MACC's questioning of Mahajoth in Albert case amounts to harassment.

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December 3, 2025 at 1:49 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Authorities arrested Miles Kwan after he launched a petition demanding transparency, seeking 4 reforms, including an independent inquiry into the fire and conflicts of interest. “The goal is a chilling effect—any civil action without permission is now illegal.”

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China cracks down on calls for accountability over deadly Hong Kong blaze

Hong Kong's national security police arrest three, as Beijing issues warning to 'anti-China and pro-chaos elements'.

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December 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

The U.S. strike on a Venezuelan vessel became a war crime when a double-tap killed two helpless survivors. Officers carried it out, but Trump and allies pushed for “decisive action,” creating pressure that enabled the unlawful strike, turning the mission into a 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁 under international law.

Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?

The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.

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December 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Pressuring lawyers to reveal privileged info breaks the investigative process and violates core solicitor–client confidentiality. No agency has the right to demand what lawyers are legally forbidden to disclose. #JusticeNotIntimidation #StandWithLegalIntegrity
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MACC summons Albert's lawyer for questioning, LFL condemns action

Zaid says it's extraordinary and unlawful.

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December 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

“Established procedure”? Armed raids, cuffs, and orange uniforms for someone who already agreed to give a statement — while ex-leaders accused of major corruption never saw this treatment. This is political theatre, and the Madani government’s silence is telling. www.malaysiakini.com/read4free/76...

COMMENT | MACC's questionable 'established procedures'

Graft-buster's track record hints at different treatment for certain individuals.

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December 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

Human Rights Watch on Friday described the trial as a “travesty of justice”, saying it was “political, unfair, and without the slightest evidence” against the defendants.
#tunisia #dictatorship #injustice

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Tunisia police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa during protest

Arrest comes after appeals court handed jail terms to opposition leaders, businessmen and lawyers.

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December 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

A Bajau family in Labuan was made stateless over old paperwork issues, while “heritage” players with forged documents got fast-tracked citizenship. A child in the family can’t even start school.

#statelessness #injustice #Malaysia
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Stateless Bajau family questions treatment, cites 'heritage' players

Azwan says they were born in Labuan, but treated like foreigners.

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December 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM

Ian Chai

@ian-papa.bsky.social

This kind of war crime has been happening regularly. The difference this time is that it's caught on video. Palestinian civilians often are the victims. Just as we condemned the Hamas atrocities, we must also condemn IDF atrocities.

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