Since the Hindraf uprising of 2007 and the “political tsunami” of 2008, temple demolition/re-location has become arguably better managed by the Selangor ...

Dato Seri Najib’s lifting of the ban imposed on two opposition publications on 23 March 2009 and the release of 13 ISA deatinees reminded me of an incident more than 30 years ago. It was the day after the Wesak Day celebrations. The newspapers carried on their front pages photographs of pigeons being released to mark the occasion. This good deed was prominently highlighted.

The brutality used on the ‘Bersih’ and ‘Hindraf’ peaceful protesters was appalling and it was there for the whole world to see. Their expertise appears to ...