All posts tagged 'young'

The young and politically restless

About a month before the 2011 Sarawak state elections, a video clip surfaced on YouTube starring the popular DAP …

Zairil Khir Johari: “We need a new system”

The 2008 elections cut through the fear and apathy that trapped many of Malaysia’s youth, invigorating them to stand …

“People expect more from the Opposition.” – Nurul Izzah

PKR Vice President and Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah has become a familiar face to most Malaysians despite being …

Leading by Example – Hannah Yeoh

One of the busiest state assemblymen in the country, Hannah Yeoh is truly a multi-tasker who manages to always …

Stepping Up to Be Counted – Christina Chew

Fresh face Christina Chiew may only be 26 years old but she already feels strongly about the need for …

Comfortable in Her Skin – Teo Nie Ching

First-time Member of Parliament for Serdang Teo Nie Ching was quietly serving her voters until she became a household …

Towards a Two-Party System – Azmi Sharom

The Rocket caught up with Dr Azmi Sharom, Associate Professor at University Malaya’s Faculty of Law to pick his …

Shining for Seputeh and Selangor – Teresa Kok

In conjuction with Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day, what does it mean for our country to be celebrating its …

From student activist to full-time politician – Lau Weng San

In 2004, State Assemblyman for Kampung Tunku, Lau Weng San did something that most people would not even dare contemplate – he gave up a well-paying job as a process engineer in an oil and gas engineering consultancy firm to work full-time for the Democratic Action Party. We caught up with the 31-year-old to find out what makes him tick.