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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

Government needs a jab of policy consistency

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

Parliamentarians playing hooky?

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

Malaysian women still face sexism



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

Why discrimination is bad ‘education’ for students

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

Living together in pursuit of Malaysia

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

Why government should stop mistreating mothers of stateless children

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

Ahmad Maslan’s bid for deputy speaker

Let media freedom thrive in Parliament

Restriction appears jarring in midst of institutional reforms offer by government.

Saturday, 11 Sep 2021 02:33 PM

Let media freedom thrive in Parliament

Saving the precious forest reserve in Selangor

People power made it possible throughout 18-month campaign.

Friday, 10 Sep 2021 02:32 PM

Saving the precious forest reserve in Selangor

That ‘elusive’ vote in Parliament

To hold the confidence vote is to heed the Agong’s decree.

Monday, 06 Sep 2021 01:13 PM

That ‘elusive’ vote in Parliament

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

Special envoys court domestic unease

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

Selangor, don’t be deaf to the people’s objections

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

A Merdeka to celebrate amid a pandemic


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

When a new cabinet looks worn out

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

Woes of a cabinet maker

‘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

Why Muhyiddin Yassin is relieved

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

Watching the political spectacle from the sidelines

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

What does it take to care, Perikatan?

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

The undignified silence of the Dewan Rakyat

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

An offer dead on arrival

Forced respect for leaders

Some seem to have forgotten that respect, let alone adulation, has to be earned.

Thursday, 12 Aug 2021 11:00 AM · 2 comments

Forced respect for leaders

Speaking cautiously of a government change

Wan Junaidi rich in his comments about Pakatan trying to topple govt, given his part in same last year.

Tuesday, 10 Aug 2021 12:32 PM · 1 comment

Speaking cautiously of a government change