Posts Tagged ‘politics’

Malaysian Tourism Minister’s crabby claims about food

A Malaysian lady has gotten this middle-aged Singaporean pastor all “woked” up. Its just food: nasi lemak, laksa, chicken rice, bak kut teh and chilli crab. But she had to politicise it. Its not enough that these dishes are delightful, comforting  and mostly affordable. Its not enough for her that these favourite dishes have been [...]

Religion and politics

Religion and politics: are they a good mix? Depends on how mixed they are: like Indian rojak (ingredients are separate from and dipped into the gravy in bowl when necessary) or Chinese rojak (prawn paste all well-mixed with ingredients).
I am a Christian leader, a pastor to be specific. I have beliefs and convictions, some of [...]