Jesus, The Good Shepherd

I wrote this for the weekly bulletin at my church, Full Gospel Assembly. I think it was published on the first weekend in February (but I am not sure as I was away that weekend). I got the idea for this piece in a morning devotion, as I was reading John 10. By doing a [...]

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CIJ: Misinformation Reigns on the November 10 March

I am so glad that CIJ wrote this comment (see below). I have been appalled by the news coverage in the mainstream papers, in particular the New Straits Times. They either report wrongly, or have angles that are SO CLEARLY on the side of BN that they might as well be their publishing [...]

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Towards a World Without Strangers

This is an article I wrote that just came out on Malaysiakini today. It also got listed on UN Dispatch.
Towards a World Without Strangers
Alice Nah
Dec 18, 06 4:01pm
Today, Dec 18, marks International Migrants Day, a day to celebrate the contribution of migrants to our societies, and to promote their rights and fundamental freedoms across [...]

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Aceh on their minds

This is an article I wrote about the longing in the hearts of Acehnese refugees in Malaysia for home. Two days later the Tsunami devastated the coastlines of Aceh. It was published on Malaysiakini on January 11, 2005, and then reproduced on the Liberty & Security website.
Aceh on their Minds
Wednesday 26 January 2005
The eyes [...]

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Volunteers to the Fore in Tsunami Aid Efforts

This article came out on Malaysiakini on January 4, 2005. I was deeply affected by the Tsunami. Pictures of destruction flashed ceaselessly on Malaysian TV. I was also sympathetic to the sufferings of my Acehnese friends who were frantic with worry about their loved ones. Away from home because of martial law in Aceh, they [...]

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World Refugee Day 2004: Remembering the Deported and Detained

This was published in malaysiakini in 2004
Today is World Refugee Day, a day to take stock of our global efforts to help refugees and asylum seekers.
World Refugee Day isn’t a day in which refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia bring out cakes, streamers and playing party songs. It isn’t a day where [...]

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The Plight of Acehnese Refugees in Malaysia

The first group of refugees I worked with were the Acehnese. I started working with them in 2004. I did research, finding out basic questions… why they were coming to Malaysia, what conditions they faced, and how they coped. I submitted this article for Keadilan’s newsletter around May 2004.
The Plight of Acehnese Refugees in Malaysia
Alice [...]

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