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Seeking halal food in multireligious Malaysia

While rabble-rousing may attract attention, it also can obscure the issue at hand.

Friday, 13 Sep 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Seeking halal food in multireligious Malaysia

Pope’s Asia Pacific tour a missed opportunity for Malaysia

Would inviting Pope Francis be misread as surrendering to dictates of non-Muslims?

Saturday, 07 Sep 2024 07:00 AM

Pope’s Asia Pacific tour a missed opportunity for Malaysia

What’s in a bag?

Are costly accessories a sign of hypocrisy or good taste?

Friday, 06 Sep 2024 07:00 AM

What’s in a bag?

Never disrespect our national anthem

Support Palestine, but show respect to Malaysia as well.

Tuesday, 03 Sep 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Never disrespect our national anthem

The independence we hope for

Living standards have improved, but politicisation of race, religion holds country back.

Saturday, 31 Aug 2024 07:00 AM · 2 comments

The independence we hope for



The trauma of being groped

Police have not done enough to gender sensitise their personnel.

Wednesday, 28 Aug 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

The trauma of being groped

Why context is important 

Not knowing or ignoring the bigger picture may place you on the wrong side of history.

Friday, 23 Aug 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Why context is important 

A visit to places of worship may not be a simple act in Malaysia

Politicians, preachers, and public officials must be circumspect in their utterances and actions.

Saturday, 17 Aug 2024 06:57 AM · 1 comment

A visit to places of worship may not be a simple act in Malaysia

Address healthcare issues first before taking in Palestine war victims

Malaysia facing worrying shortage of medical personnel, equipment.

Thursday, 08 Aug 2024 07:01 AM · 1 comment

Address healthcare issues first before taking in Palestine war victims

Have faith in fostering Malaysian unity 

Muslims in Malaysia deserve to be given credit for their faith.

Wednesday, 07 Aug 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Have faith in fostering Malaysian unity 

What happens if service providers breach licensing rules?

Penalties range from warnings to compliance notices and, ultimately, prosecution.

Friday, 02 Aug 2024 10:54 AM

What happens if service providers breach licensing rules?

The case for a gender-segregated stadium

It is obvious that boys and girls must be separated if Malaysia is to attain greatness in football.

Friday, 02 Aug 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

The case for a gender-segregated stadium

Malaysia Olympic attire raises eyebrows

Critics say costume ill-suited for event, uninspiring.

Monday, 29 Jul 2024 07:00 AM

Malaysia Olympic attire raises eyebrows

Why lawmakers must be people-friendly

Parliament must be accessible to Malaysians.

Tuesday, 23 Jul 2024 07:00 AM

Why lawmakers must be people-friendly

No political 'frogs', please

Country cannot afford distraction by political circus acts.

Tuesday, 16 Jul 2024 08:00 AM

No political 'frogs', please


PAS-Umno enmity a political stunt?

Are the two parties truly incapable of working together?

Friday, 12 Jul 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

PAS-Umno enmity a political stunt?

Anwar must avoid ‘too little, too late’ legacy

Ordinary Malaysians being forced to assume responsibilities of elected govt.

Thursday, 11 Jul 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Anwar must avoid ‘too little, too late’ legacy

The further greening of Sungai Bakap

More Malays reject Pakatan, while Chinese voters simply fail to show up.

Monday, 08 Jul 2024 07:00 AM · 1 comment

The further greening of Sungai Bakap

Auditing professorial integrity

Public should not be left wondering what professors really profess.

Sunday, 07 Jul 2024 08:00 AM · 1 comment

Auditing professorial integrity

When Saddiq makes a run for the money

On constituency funds, playing field should be level for healthy competition.

Thursday, 04 Jul 2024 08:00 AM

When Saddiq makes a run for the money

Is Anwar merely paying lip service to protecting non-Muslims rights?

Pakatan has failed to deliver the reforms it promised.

Tuesday, 02 Jul 2024 08:00 AM · 1 comment

Is Anwar merely paying lip service to protecting non-Muslims rights?

Why Langkawi must remain open to all visitors

Cultural diversity of Malaysia always been a selling point to tourists.

Thursday, 27 Jun 2024 07:50 AM · 1 comment

Why Langkawi must remain open to all visitors

The problem with housing ‘online ambassadors’

Use of staff ‘volunteers’ detracts from their original duties.

Sunday, 23 Jun 2024 08:00 AM

The problem with housing ‘online ambassadors’

Lessons for Anwar from diesel subsidy cut

Govt should have opted for incremental approach.

Wednesday, 19 Jun 2024 08:00 AM

Lessons for Anwar from diesel subsidy cut

Do electoral ethics only apply to the opposition?

Unethical practice of announcing govt aid before polls must not be normalised. 

Monday, 17 Jun 2024 08:00 AM

Do electoral ethics only apply to the opposition?