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The North to South Transition

Posted on May 4, 2011 by johnshebatdesilva

The North to South Transition A young Penangite finds his footing in Suburban Subang By John Shebat de Silva for ‘Ordinary Aspirations’ SUBANG JAYA: The district of Subang Jaya today is synonymous with a collosal traffic mess, dense population, and … Continue reading →

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Siem Reap: People, Prices & Practices

Posted on April 4, 2011 by johnshebatdesilva

A Pictorial Presentation of the People, Prices, and Practices in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Original photos by John Shebat de Silva.

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Migrant Woes

Posted on March 16, 2011 by johnshebatdesilva

Food for thought from both locals and the migrant themselves. Story & Photo by John Shebat de Silva

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Dirty Enough for You?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by johnshebatdesilva

Gutter politics must go to make way for a society governed by the Rule of Law. The 13th General Elections will be very interesting, according to Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan, Chairperson for the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections 2.0 (BERSIH … Continue reading →

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We Have Enough Water

Posted on October 6, 2010 by johnshebatdesilva

Dr. Yaakob confident that Selangor will not run dry Continue reading →

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Which came first: the bus or the passenger?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by johnshebatdesilva

State Assemblywoman Hannah Yeoh addresses public transportation issue as ‘Chicken and Egg’ situation. The residents in Subang Jaya are not satisfied with the current condition of public transportation. The bus services being offered in the area are not sufficient and … Continue reading →

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With Bad Spelling comes Great Grub!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by johnshebatdesilva

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Assignment 1 Transcript (as per requirements)

Posted on August 30, 2010 by johnshebatdesilva

Story SPCA forms federation Reporter John de Silva Sources Interviews, Constituition Drafts. Date 28/8/10 Total duration (ie intro+voice package) 2.14 Flip out with your favourite world hits…only on FLIP FM And now the Mid-Day Bulletin on Flip. Good afternoon. I’m … Continue reading →

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Assignment I: 90 sec Radio News

Posted on August 28, 2010 by johnshebatdesilva

FULL TRANSCRIPT FLIP FM SIGNPOST MID-DAY BULLETIN INTRO NEWS (note: start and end of 90 second mark is marked by ***) ***GOOD AFTERNOON, I’M JOHN DE SILVA AND YOU’RE LISTENING TO FLIP FM, EIGHTY NINE FIVE IN PENANG. THE SOCIETY FOR … Continue reading →

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