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Remove stubborn stains on our education system
Practice of checking schoolgirls for proof of menstruation literally a bloody shame.
Friday, 23 Apr 2021 02:00 PM
When even helping becomes a racial issue
To insist there’s a hidden agenda behind every extension of help is over the top.
Thursday, 22 Apr 2021 11:00 AM · 1 comment
The stench on Bukit Nanas
Government decision on venerable Kuala Lumpur school reeks of bovine excrement.
Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021 11:00 AM · 2 comments
When race, religion matter in electoral contest
Exploitation of the two suggests moral and political bankruptcy and intellectual laziness of party leaders.
Tuesday, 13 Apr 2021 10:39 AM · 1 comment
An academy to train lawmakers in good manners
Dewan Negara President Rais Yatim feels parliamentarians should be equipped with, among other things, knowledge of legislation, socialism, customs of various races.
Sunday, 11 Apr 2021 11:37 AM · 3 comments
Media ban on public hearing is oxymoron
Shah Alam City Council’s town hall meetings should be made accessible to people via the press.
Friday, 09 Apr 2021 03:14 PM
Conversations outside Parliament
Hishamuddin’s big brother blunder, diplomatic snubs go unchecked with democratic process in limbo.
Wednesday, 07 Apr 2021 11:28 AM
Of poor Indians and MIC
Party continues to be frustrated that the community is left behind other ethnic groups socio-economically.
Monday, 05 Apr 2021 05:10 PM
Orang Asli as eco-protectors
Their knowledge of the natural environment may be useful for good policy-making.
Saturday, 03 Apr 2021 10:59 AM
Of government, people and national duty
A man who speaks well may not mean well.
Thursday, 01 Apr 2021 01:00 PM
Parting is so hard to do
Umno’s decision to force PAS to choose them or Bersatu takes predictable and amusing forms.
Wednesday, 31 Mar 2021 04:23 PM · 2 comments
Covering Malaysian politics, warts and all
National news agency Bernama walks a fine line providing supposedly unbiased coverage of party critical of its employer.
Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 11:00 AM
Undi18 delayed is basic right denied
The youth must be allowed to help shape the country's future.
Saturday, 27 Mar 2021 10:58 AM
Redrawing borders of democratic process
PAS proposed gerrymandering detrimental to cohesion of federation.
Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 11:00 AM
One road construction accident too many
Repeated occurrences mean lesson has not been learnt, at the expense of victims and public.
Wednesday, 24 Mar 2021 08:08 PM
Islamist Hadi signals party-hopping is kosher
PAS president lays out welcome mat for political leapfrogs.
Friday, 19 Mar 2021 10:58 AM · 1 comment
Answering Mohamad Hasan’s call to save democracy
It is perhaps ironic to note that his party, Umno, was not known for championing such ideals before GE14.
Tuesday, 16 Mar 2021 10:48 AM · 1 comment
Fake news ordinance is bad news
New law against vaguely defined offence could silence genuine concerns and complaints.
Sunday, 14 Mar 2021 02:00 PM
Throwing open the doors to inclusive politics... not
Ethnic-based parties professing to welcome diversity among their members are more likely to be courting votes.
Thursday, 11 Mar 2021 11:17 AM · 1 comment
Hopping mad over queue-jumping
Public censure succeeds where conscience has failed in keeping entitled politicians in line.
Tuesday, 09 Mar 2021 11:00 AM
Fighting for women’s rights need not be karate ‘chop’
Physical violence not solution to domestic violence, victims need professional help.
Sunday, 07 Mar 2021 11:00 AM
Switching rooms messes the house, democracy
Even state of emergency fails to put damper on political shifts.
Friday, 05 Mar 2021 10:50 AM
Moving forward with unity in Malaysia’s diversity
Malaysians should be encouraged to unite around universal values, such as equality, fairness, justice, integrity, trust and compassion.
Wednesday, 03 Mar 2021 11:00 AM · 1 comment