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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

Remove stubborn stains on our education system

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

When even helping becomes a racial issue

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

The stench on Bukit Nanas

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

When race, religion matter in electoral contest

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

An academy to train lawmakers in good manners



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

Media ban on public hearing is oxymoron

Conversations outside Parliament

Hishamuddin’s big brother blunder, diplomatic snubs go unchecked with democratic process in limbo.

Wednesday, 07 Apr 2021 11:28 AM

Conversations outside Parliament

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

Of poor Indians and MIC

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

Orang Asli as eco-protectors

Of government, people and national duty

A man who speaks well may not mean well.

Thursday, 01 Apr 2021 01:00 PM

Of government, people and national duty

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

Parting is so hard to do

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

Covering Malaysian politics, warts and all

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

Undi18 delayed is basic right denied

Redrawing borders of democratic process

PAS proposed gerrymandering detrimental to cohesion of federation.

Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 11:00 AM

Redrawing borders of democratic process

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

One road construction accident too many


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

Islamist Hadi signals party-hopping is kosher

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

Answering Mohamad Hasan’s call to save democracy

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

Fake news ordinance is bad news

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

Throwing open the doors to inclusive politics... not

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

Hopping mad over queue-jumping

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

Fighting for women’s rights need not be karate ‘chop’

Switching rooms messes the house, democracy

Even state of emergency fails to put damper on political shifts.

Friday, 05 Mar 2021 10:50 AM

Switching rooms messes the house, democracy

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

Moving forward with unity in Malaysia’s diversity

When elite politics competes with people’s interests

An election may not be what people who are wondering how to put food on the table are hoping for.

Sunday, 28 Feb 2021 04:58 PM

When elite politics competes with people’s interests

Why trust is vital in migrants’ vaccination

Government needs to display its ability, commitment to keep its promises on issues affecting the group.

Friday, 26 Feb 2021 11:00 AM

Why trust is vital in migrants’ vaccination