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When it pays to be a lawmaker
Remunerations derived from national coffers and enjoyed by long-serving politicians must be reviewed.
Saturday, 02 Oct 2021 02:00 PM
Why fear questions, Malaysia?
Education system’s emphasis on getting good grades hampers better and holistic understanding of certain global aspects.
Wednesday, 29 Sep 2021 10:35 AM · 2 comments
Government needs a jab of policy consistency
Conflicting messages from ministers on safety of going to vaccination centres don’t inspire confidence in undocumented workers.
Monday, 27 Sep 2021 11:09 AM
Parliamentarians playing hooky?
Lack of attendance is especially egregious when the MP is missing without good reason.
Saturday, 25 Sep 2021 11:00 AM · 1 comment
Malaysian women still face sexism
Judging by the harassment they are subjected to, it is clear some men still perceive women as sexual objects.
Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 11:00 AM
Why discrimination is bad ‘education’ for students
For society to move forward, there must be mutual respect for and understanding of different cultures.
Monday, 20 Sep 2021 11:00 AM
Living together in pursuit of Malaysia
Toxic peninsular culture of racial, religious politics, bigotry proving too divisive for East Malaysians.
Thursday, 16 Sep 2021 11:00 AM
Why government should stop mistreating mothers of stateless children
Emotional subject exposes double standard in administration, more so with Malaysia’s bid for UN rights council.
Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 11:54 AM
Ahmad Maslan’s bid for deputy speaker
Umno secretary-general’s proposal to create additional posts draws hilarious and angry responses from concerned Malaysians.
Sunday, 12 Sep 2021 02:41 PM
Let media freedom thrive in Parliament
Restriction appears jarring in midst of institutional reforms offer by government.
Saturday, 11 Sep 2021 02:33 PM
Saving the precious forest reserve in Selangor
People power made it possible throughout 18-month campaign.
Friday, 10 Sep 2021 02:32 PM
That ‘elusive’ vote in Parliament
To hold the confidence vote is to heed the Agong’s decree.
Monday, 06 Sep 2021 01:13 PM
Special envoys court domestic unease
Why the need for trio’s reappointment when there are diplomats already stationed in the three regions?
Saturday, 04 Sep 2021 12:40 PM · 3 comments
Selangor, don’t be deaf to the people’s objections
Worries remain despite deferment of degazettement of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve.
Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 11:00 AM
A Merdeka to celebrate amid a pandemic
Crisis galvanises ordinary folk to come together, help the needy, press for change.
Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 11:00 AM
When a new cabinet looks worn out
Hardly a surprise when Malaysians mock Ismail Sabri’s line-up.
Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 11:03 AM
Woes of a cabinet maker
Purported lists of members in Ismail Sabri’s administration – new faces and uninspiring ones – make their rounds on social media.
Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 12:14 PM
‘Family’ hope for a healed Malaysia
New PM has a lot of persuading to do if he wants to win over the sceptics.
Tuesday, 24 Aug 2021 11:00 AM
Why Muhyiddin Yassin is relieved
8th prime minister’s short tenure enables him to appreciate top post’s heavy and demanding duties.
Sunday, 22 Aug 2021 01:25 PM
Watching the political spectacle from the sidelines
Some voters feel alienated from democratic process of electing a govt, with lawmakers’ shenanigans.
Friday, 20 Aug 2021 10:13 AM
What does it take to care, Perikatan?
Muhyiddin's time as prime minister marred by inept leadership and indifference to the people's welfare.
Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021 11:00 AM · 3 comments
The undignified silence of the Dewan Rakyat
Confusion, disagreement, accusation reign among officers trusted to protect interests of Parliament, democracy.
Sunday, 15 Aug 2021 11:00 AM
An offer dead on arrival
Muhyiddin Yassin’s seven-point offer on national TV shameless and shameful.
Friday, 13 Aug 2021 10:54 PM · 4 comments