Do you notice that there are more and more street protests taking place in Malaysia nowadays? Such street protest were hardly heard of just a half decade ago? What do you think triggers the shift of mindset for Malaysians, from different walks of life, to take to the street their grouses with the authority?

In my opinion, it only goes to show that Malaysians have generally matured democratically. Gone are the days where people would take whatever news that were shoved to them. Gone are the days where people would just stick to one news source. The recent political uprisings in Thailand is another factor which was somewhat an eye-opener to the mass majority of Malaysians which showed that people power is strong enough to shake the current government.

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Malaysia finally got its first submarine but the question is that does Malaysia really need one? According to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the nation's move to acquire the submarine will give the navy greater and more effective control over our waters.

"Our Government is taking action to protect our shoreline from threats, and this submarine being our first gives a credible boost to our naval forces within the region".

The arrival of the submarine has been much anticipated as it was shrouded with controversy over the connection with the death of a Mongolian model who was said to be involved in the deal negotiation.

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The recent incident in Malaysia where a group of protesters marched towards the Selangor state secretariat building taking along a cow's head with them was a clear sign that religious tolerance is still very much at an infancy stage in Malaysia.

The protest was organized in response to the government's decision to relocate a Hindu temple to a Muslim majority area. The carrying of the cow's head was apparently directed towards the Hindus who are mostly Indians, as cows are considered sacred in the Hinduism faith.

Following the protest, the government immediately issued a warning that those who participated in the protest could be charged under Malaysia's ISA law which allows someone to be detained without a trial.

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A pathologist from the government side suggested that Teoh Beng Hock might have committed suicide as the evidence didn't support the idea that there was a foul play involved. Do you agree with that suggestion?

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Samy Vellu recently made a statement that the Indians are the king-makers for the Parmatang Pasir by-election on Aug 25. Do you think his statement is still relevant? Some say Najib's appearance at the Batu Cave in the recent 1Malaysia event is a clear indication that Samy Vellu is slowly being sidelined. Do you agree?

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