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Party membership that’s a steal

If Umno members are being bought over by Bersatu, then the party should take the opportunity to cleanse itself.

Sunday, 03 Jan 2021 01:55 PM

Party membership that’s a steal

Leaving 2020 with heavy baggage

People should derive strength, hope from those who sacrificed time, energy, resources to assist fellow Malaysians.

Thursday, 31 Dec 2020 10:40 AM · 1 comment

Leaving 2020 with heavy baggage

When roads are paved with potholes 

Kuala Langat PWD’s apology to Khairy Jamaluddin over offending patch raises eyebrows.

Tuesday, 29 Dec 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When roads are paved with potholes 

If the glove fits

Govt sends wrong signal by letting rule-breaking employer off with a slap on the wrist.

Sunday, 27 Dec 2020 01:57 PM · 1 comment

If the glove fits

The beef about corrupted meat

News of cartel selling far-from-halal meat to unsuspecting Malaysians shows extent of graft. 

Friday, 25 Dec 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

The beef about corrupted meat



Housing cattle of migrant workers

Appalling living conditions render physical distancing an immense luxury, exposing them to infectious diseases.

Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 08:03 PM

Housing cattle of migrant workers

Holding back women is society’s loss

Malaysia has a deep resevoir of capable women who will make our, and their, future bright.

Sunday, 20 Dec 2020 11:00 AM

Holding back women is society’s loss

Speedboats no replacement for Penang heritage

It's the end of the line for iconic transport service.

Thursday, 17 Dec 2020 10:45 AM

When names in Kedah are Greek to you

Northern state producing peculiar breed of leaders, civil servants.

Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When names in Kedah are Greek to you

Youthful zest for nation building

Volunteerism alive and well among young Malaysians.

Sunday, 13 Dec 2020 11:11 AM

Youthful zest for nation building

Building houses of worship and bridges

Interfaith group rightly cautions ministers against move for federal govt to identify ‘legal’, ‘illegal’ temples, churches.

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 11:00 AM

Building houses of worship and bridges

When the Yang Berhormat insult

They resort to using horse manure to justify untenable statements.

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 11:00 AM

When the Yang Berhormat insult

Drunk on racial slur in Kedah

PAS leader raises political temperature, trying to burnish Islamic credentials.

Sunday, 06 Dec 2020 11:00 AM

Drunk on racial slur in Kedah

Sidestepping human rights and Suhakam

Issues facing vulnerable and persecuted groups deserve Parliament's attention

Friday, 04 Dec 2020 11:18 AM

Sidestepping human rights and Suhakam

Stand up and be counted

For MPs to do otherwise in parliament is to give voters the finger.

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

Stand up and be counted


Seeking historical accuracy about Pakatan’s fall

Angry Malaysians want focus on Covid-19-ravaged economy, not more politicking.

Monday, 30 Nov 2020 11:00 AM · 4 comments

Seeking historical accuracy about Pakatan’s fall

When rules are changed to suit the day

Are there different laws for different folk – even though the virus doesn't discriminate?

Friday, 27 Nov 2020 05:03 PM

When rules are changed to suit the day

Bonus at cost of Sarawak’s vulnerable

Certain groups face malnutrition, hunger, even death if no financial aid is forthcoming.

Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Bonus at cost of Sarawak’s vulnerable

Year of living treacherously

Will the real traitor please stand up?

Saturday, 21 Nov 2020 01:59 PM · 1 comment

Year of living treacherously

How about a pay cut to show you care?

Artistes like many others also suffering during pandemic, MP’s suggestion just adding to their misery.

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 11:00 AM · 2 comments

How about a pay cut to show you care?

Sorry not the hardest word, Tiong

MP's attack against Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah an unnecessary distraction devoid of finesse.

Sunday, 15 Nov 2020 08:48 PM

Sorry not the hardest word, Tiong

Something about Kamala Harris in Malaysia

TV3 boo-boo, claiming veep-elect daughter of undocumented immigrant, reflects overt and hidden sentiments. 

Thursday, 12 Nov 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

Something about Kamala Harris in Malaysia

Public funds for people’s welfare, not government propaganda

Reviving Jasa at RM85.5 million amid the pandemic is akin to buying a branded handbag on a tight budget.

Monday, 09 Nov 2020 10:53 AM

Public funds for people’s welfare, not government propaganda

Why Malaysians must be allowed right of expression

Freedom to criticise government is as basic a need as food and jobs.

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Why Malaysians must be allowed right of expression

Allocating compassion for suffering Malaysians

Perikatan Nasional ignoring Agong’s call to quit politicking by refusing to allocate funds to opposition MPs.

Thursday, 05 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Allocating compassion for suffering Malaysians