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Stopping influence peddling in Malaysian judiciary

Chief justice’s move to get authorities to investigate claims involving senior lawyer should be lauded.

Wednesday, 16 Jun 2021 12:30 PM · 1 comment

Stopping influence peddling in Malaysian judiciary

A logo is only as good as its owner

Pakatan must build strength and solidarity instead of bicker over which symbol to use in elections.

Sunday, 13 Jun 2021 11:02 AM

Short-sightedness of eye specialist Muhaya

Doctor's ill conceived video encouraging women to play dumb to attract men is a disservice to female gender.

Thursday, 10 Jun 2021 02:00 PM

Short-sightedness of eye specialist Muhaya

Ramli Ibrahim ban a misstep by university

Public education institutes depriving students of exposure to apparently undesirable cultures.

Monday, 07 Jun 2021 10:54 AM · 1 comment

Ramli Ibrahim ban a misstep by university

Eagerly awaiting the reopening of Parliament

Calls for house to reconvene heard by members of the executive, albeit with contrasting responses.

Saturday, 05 Jun 2021 11:00 AM

Eagerly awaiting the reopening of Parliament



Banking on compassion and help during lockdown

Some people have been made jobless, have their pay cut or are struggling to make ends meet.

Friday, 04 Jun 2021 11:00 AM

Banking on compassion and help during lockdown

A plea for humanitarian care for migrants

After breaking its word not to arrest them last year, the govt is poised to round up illegal visitors once more as part of full lockdown measures.

Monday, 31 May 2021 10:50 AM

A plea for humanitarian care for migrants

Prasarana boss goes out with a bang

With all the noise surrounding Tajuddin's sacking, it's easy to lose track of the real issues.

Friday, 28 May 2021 01:57 PM · 1 comment

Prasarana boss goes out with a bang

When Prasarana boss goes off the rails

Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s public misconduct jars with gravity of crash involving 213 passengers.

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 11:00 AM · 2 comments

When Prasarana boss goes off the rails

The art of dealing with pandemic challenges

For some people, creative responses are their way of coping with their frustrations, anger and despair.

Monday, 24 May 2021 02:53 PM

The art of dealing with pandemic challenges

Nonsensical SOPs tiring, a year on

State of emergency declaration proves to be self-fulfilling.

Sunday, 23 May 2021 12:30 PM

Nonsensical SOPs tiring, a year on

Jakoa top post for Orang Asli’s needs

The candidate must understand and recognise the issues that are vital to the identity and existence of the indigenous.

Friday, 21 May 2021 11:36 AM

Jakoa top post for Orang Asli’s needs

Accounting for Palestinian aid

Should one ask 'difficult' questions such as whether the money one donates will reach the intended recipients?

Tuesday, 18 May 2021 11:49 AM

Accounting for Palestinian aid

Rina Harun the ‘acting’ minister

Cabinet member's portrayal of a Foodpanda delivery rider in Raya ad leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

Sunday, 16 May 2021 11:00 AM · 4 comments

Rina Harun the ‘acting’ minister

A case for lawmakers to meet

Apart from scrutinising government spending, MPs also need to address pressing matters, especially those concerning Covid-19.

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:14 PM

A case for lawmakers to meet


Where’s the transparency in the 1MDB case?

Putrajaya’s actions in 1MDB recovery process raises many questions.

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 07:00 PM

Where’s the transparency in the 1MDB case?

Why punish sex jokes victim?

Applaud Ain Husniza instead for having the gumption to stand up for what is right.

Sunday, 09 May 2021 09:53 PM · 2 comments

The two pandemics of Covid-19 and stupidity

It's hard to tell which is more widespread and damaging to health.

Sunday, 09 May 2021 01:29 PM

The two pandemics of Covid-19 and stupidity

Grave matters for minorities

Cemeteries have deep historical links to the local community, which help residents understand their past.

Thursday, 06 May 2021 11:00 AM

Grave matters for minorities

When celebrities cross the (state) line

Singing sensation strikes wrong note with big do at time of health crisis.

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 11:27 AM

When celebrities cross the (state) line

Seeking housing redress after son’s tragic end

Government, agencies need to step up commitment to improving accommodation for lower income groups.

Sunday, 02 May 2021 11:00 AM

Seeking housing redress after son’s tragic end

A government of frustrating firsts

Malaysians are regularly bombarded with nonsensical actions by the back-door Perikatan Nasional administration.

Friday, 30 Apr 2021 09:30 PM · 1 comment

A government of frustrating firsts

When Hadi ‘terrorises’ his emergency opponents

PAS president says people who object to emergency rule are worse than suicide bombers.

Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021 01:42 PM

When Hadi ‘terrorises’ his emergency opponents

Putrajaya should not hide behind pandemic

Questions on use of RM19.5 billion of taxpayers’ money need to be answered.

Monday, 26 Apr 2021 03:58 PM

Putrajaya should not hide behind pandemic

When jokes fall flat on schoolgirl

There is a need for schools to have a clearly stated sexual harassment policy.

Monday, 26 Apr 2021 10:33 AM

When jokes fall flat on schoolgirl