Ozawa's anti-Christian comments unbecoming

The anti-Christian comments openly aired by the secretary-general of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan Mr. Ichiro Ozawa is unbecoming. Ozama' s knowledge of Western societies is, to put it simply, shallow.

US media observations on Obama's Asian tour

American president Barack Obama is coming to Asia pretty soon. The Los Angeles Times and Washington Post, among other media outlets, have published two features to examine the trip from various angles. Clare Street wishes President Obama a delightful journey to the East.

No M'sia & Indonesia in Obama's Asian journey

Charles Dickens' timeless work now animated

Disney has just released an animated version of A Christmas Carol. It was originally penned by Charles Dickens who also wrote Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, David Copperfield and also other works of modern English literature that are well known and well liked worldwide, including the Chinese-language part 'in the Far East'. Disney also produced an animated and English version of the Chinese legend Mulan in 1998, and it is still easily available in VCDs and DVDs.

Victor Hugo's deep message in Les Miserables

Farewell to Dr. Chandran Mohandas Jeshurun

Prominent and dedicated scholar of regional history and international relations, Dr. Chandran Mohandas Jeshurun, 69, was laid to rest this afternoon after his dear mother and some 200 relatives, friends and colleagues of all races bid him farewell at the St. Mary' s Cathedral in Kuala Lumpur. Rest in everlasting peace, my dear friend and teacher.

Prayer for Dr. Chandran Jeshurun at St. Mary

Prayer for Dr. Chandran Jeshurun at St. Mary

Dr. Chandran Jeshurun's funeral service will be held at 1.00 pm today at the St. Mary' s Anglican Cathedral (beside Dataran Merdeka in KL). A very dedicated scholar of regional history and international affairs, as well as my personal friend, he passed away yesterday at 3.15 p.m.

My impressions of Dr. Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin

While I am certainly not a Muslim and I do not want to be involved in the theological debates among Muslims, I must also very frankly and honestly admit that Dr. Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin always impresses me with the striking clarity of his mind, which is evidently reason-based. I also think Dr. Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin is a teacher of moral courage who can make contributions to the process of civilisational dialogues. I am glad both sides of the partisan divide have come to his defence.

Condolences for families of perished children

My wife Po Chin and I would like to extend our deep condolence to the families of Davadharshini Maheswaran and Divyasree Vasudevan. Our prayer and thought are also with the family of Dina Deve Nathan. RIP.

James' condolence for family of N. Dina Deve

V. Sivakumar's legitimacy as Speaker of Perak

What if V. Sivakumar was stripped naked yesterday by the policemen who seized his ' robe' ? Sivakumar is certainly still more legitimate as the Speaker of Perak because he is elected by the people, whereas R. Ganesan, who later wore the ' robe' given to him by the police, is not.

On form & substance of Speaker's 'robe' again

On form & substance of Speaker's 'robe' again

In jest, Uncle Krisnan suggested just now that the policemen in Perak who seized the 'robe' of the Perak Speaker should be awarded medals for 'dedication' after it has been concluded by chemists to be no fake.

On form & substance of being Perak's Speaker

James' condolence for family of N. Dina Deve

My wife Po Chin and I would like to extend our deep condolence to the family of N. Dina Deve, who perished in the Kampar River on Monday. As ex -servants of the Kampar people, we share the sorrow and grief.

Classic Chinese literature in English language

Needless to say, many Chinese classics like The Water Margin, Dream of Red Chamber, Journey to the West and also Romance of The Three Kingdoms have long been translated into English and other languages. Civilizational dialogues and cultural exchanges require many untiring, meticulous and also out-of-limelight efforts of, above all, translators.

Romeo & Juliet performed in 7 Chinese cities