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‘Durian runtuh’ in August
The last thing Malaysians need now is a fight over the numbers.
Sunday, 08 Aug 2021 11:13 AM
Is the Bandaraya Move a circle jerk?
Malaysians need action, not politicians posing as pop group members on stage auditioning for leadership.
Friday, 06 Aug 2021 09:30 PM · 2 comments
A guide to being a selfless politician
Political aspirants would do well to take a tip or two from Dr Mahathir.
Friday, 06 Aug 2021 11:44 AM
Another restart for Malaysia by the end of today?
Umno’s withdrawal of support for Muhyiddin Yassin leaves him in a precarious position.
Wednesday, 04 Aug 2021 10:50 AM
The long and winding road to Parliament
MPs’ resolve to get to Dewan is matched by government’s determination to bar their way.
Tuesday, 03 Aug 2021 11:35 AM
Black protest for a brighter Malaysia
On display was youthful idealism that seeks good governance, accountability, functioning democracy, freedom and justice.
Monday, 02 Aug 2021 01:00 PM · 1 comment
Let not hate divide us
It is disturbing that certain leaders of political parties thrive on the insecurities of members to bring about unnecessary social anxiety.
Sunday, 01 Aug 2021 12:29 PM
After king's rebuke, what happens to the emergency laws?
Will these laws be tabled or laid before the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara today before both houses convene next week?
Thursday, 29 Jul 2021 02:48 PM · 1 comment
A Parliament of sound and fury
There’s no place for cliff-hangers or lap dogs in the august house.
Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 08:59 PM
Contract doctors striking out their Hippocratic Oath?
Hartal mounted as the last resort to tell the government that their plight must be addressed urgently.
Monday, 26 Jul 2021 03:01 PM · 4 comments
When art imitates harsh realities
Industry encountering financial, operational difficulties arising from rolling lockdowns and physical distancing requirements.
Saturday, 24 Jul 2021 11:49 AM · 1 comment
A debatable Dewan Rakyat sitting
Will there be room for discussion or will the MPs merely be 'briefed' by the cabinet?
Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021 11:00 AM
Transparency a weapon in war against pandemic
Exposure of errors serves to educate both the people and misguided officials.
Saturday, 17 Jul 2021 02:26 PM
Living the hard life in pandemic-stricken Malaysia
Ordinary people at wit’s end attempting to put food on the table.
Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021 01:16 PM
Let not our healthcare system reach its breaking point
It doesn’t help that certain health officials seem to be in denial of the dire situation hospitals are in.
Monday, 12 Jul 2021 10:48 AM
Why brief encounter in Parliament isn’t enough for rakyat
Five-day session based on political manoeuvring unjust, with thousands dead, health service on brink of collapse, economy in ruins.
Friday, 09 Jul 2021 11:07 AM
A total failure, even in empathy
An apathetic government leaves the people to their own devices.
Monday, 05 Jul 2021 02:00 PM
A head buried in sand raises two flags in hand
Malaysians offer solidarity and assistance to each other amid collective outrage at the government’s mishandling of the pandemic.
Monday, 05 Jul 2021 11:00 AM
Durian treat gone thorny for deputy speaker
People expect SOP to be applied equally to all, irrespective of social status.
Friday, 02 Jul 2021 11:00 AM
When desperation grips Malaysians
Comprehensive long-term strategy needed to save people from stress, despair, low self-esteem.
Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021 11:21 AM
Why all these senseless Covid-19 thresholds and rules?
If the virus doesn’t kill us, then illogical standards and orders will push us over the edge.
Monday, 28 Jun 2021 11:00 AM · 2 comments
What ails the medical profession?
Racial, religious bias must not be allowed to seep into and poison prosocial calling.
Sunday, 27 Jun 2021 02:00 PM · 2 comments
When politicians lurk in universities
Government appointments perceived to be myopic, regressive.
Thursday, 24 Jun 2021 11:00 AM · 3 comments