Interlok – When a language lesson isn’t about language

by Eyes Wide Open Literature is indeed an excellent subject to help students develop communication skills, creative expression, critical thinking skills and appreciation of culture. Most of all, teaching literature should be about teaching the student to enjoy reading for himself/herself, so that through books he/she can gain an knowledge about things in the world-at-large. … Continue reading

Kg Buah Pala…deja vu in Bukit Jalil

by Eyes Wide Open March 15 2011 was supposed to be the day that 41 families would be forced out of the place they called home for generations. I arrived at 8am to find a crowd had already gathered. MSM, online media and citizen journalists were on hand to witness the event. There were also … Continue reading

Malaysian Indians Should Be Treated Like Dogs

by Eyes Wide Open Malaysians of all creeds and colours are united in online outrage over the abuse of a cute poodle called Sushi. This has reached hysterical levels over social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, with a spontaneous voluntary manhunt going on for the couple involved and howls for vigilante justice to be … Continue reading