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Pangs of rushing back to school
Last-minute announcement adds to parents’, teachers’ stress as Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc.
Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 02:00 PM
The day Malaysiakini is judged by the people
Portal raises funds to pay off fine within days of Federal Court ruling.
Sunday, 21 Feb 2021 11:00 AM · 1 comment
Bitter side of sugar dating
Government ban of Sugarbook app ignites debate on morality, right to choose.
Saturday, 20 Feb 2021 11:00 AM · 2 comments
Dressing up won't mask Rina’s flaws at work
It's one thing to have a makeover, quite another to do it in your office.
Tuesday, 16 Feb 2021 08:21 PM · 7 comments
Fitting Islamic education in changing world
Dr Mahathir Mohamad partly to blame for religion creeping into national education system.
Sunday, 14 Feb 2021 11:00 AM
Senatorial criticism of democracy
Calls to classify government critics mentally ill just one more step on slippery slope from freedom.
Friday, 12 Feb 2021 07:00 PM
Tweaking SOP for trouble
There should only be one set of Covid-19 SOP that applies to everyone, including the political elite.
Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021 12:18 PM · 1 comment
SOP shouldn’t eclipse lunar new year
One would assume that politicians in a milticultural society are aware of cultures other than their own.
Monday, 08 Feb 2021 11:00 AM
Right to education is for every child
To deny them of this basic right is unjust.
Friday, 05 Feb 2021 02:59 PM
When emergency ideas are sought
Govt asking Malaysians for ‘ideas’ shows shortcomings, confounding critics.
Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 11:00 AM
Heavier fines to arrest Covid-19 spike?
An educational approach may be more effective rather than monetary penalties in a time of economic malaise.
Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 11:00 AM
When compassion goes missing
Covid-19 hitting poorest hard, ministers can show some understanding.
Saturday, 30 Jan 2021 02:00 PM · 1 comment
Risks of not seeing the Selangor forest for the trees
A 2013 Google forest map showed Malaysia had the world’s highest rate of forest loss between 2000 and 2012.
Thursday, 28 Jan 2021 07:54 PM · 1 comment
Public figure of speech and action in Kedah
Malaysian politicians still love to wield political axe, but fear satirical counterpunch.
Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 11:00 AM
The problem of Kedah and Thaipusam
Menteri besar's cancellation of holiday smacks of tribalism, fuels bigotry.
Sunday, 24 Jan 2021 10:53 AM · 2 comments
Fear of diverse ideas in university
Varsities cannot aim to nurture critical thinkers while disallowing different ideologies and perspectives.
Saturday, 23 Jan 2021 02:00 PM
Save 'lost generation' of pupils amid pandemic
The education of children deprived of classroom learning may have been set back by years.
Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 11:05 AM
Migrant workers’ infections our woes, too
End raids, do more voluntarily testing if we want to to end transmission of diseases, Covid-19.
Monday, 18 Jan 2021 11:00 AM
Optical shops, parks... how about restaurant hours?
After 10 months of acting first, planning later, govt still fishing in soup for eatery rules.
Saturday, 16 Jan 2021 04:00 PM
Why Shahidan’s appointment ruffles women’s feathers
Arau MP previously charged with molesting a 15-year-old in October 2018.
Friday, 15 Jan 2021 01:20 PM
Two lockdowns, one emergency and an epidemic
After shock ousting of Pakatan last year, Malaysians are luckily now prepared for nasty surprises from their politicians.
Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021 12:16 PM
Nasi goreng leader’s snap polls logic
New BN sec-gen takes umbrage at ‘non-educated’ Malaysians’ objections to politicking as pandemic rages on.
Monday, 11 Jan 2021 11:00 AM · 2 comments
Why driving around Penang in a Mercedes is a bad idea
Disheartening for voters to see symbol of wealth in a time of crisis.
Saturday, 09 Jan 2021 11:00 AM · 4 comments