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Why school canteens should stay open during Ramadan

Education Ministry ruling in sync with social realities of multiethnic Malaysia. 

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Why school canteens should stay open during Ramadan

How Anwar can avoid accusations of dictatorship

He can start by not following the example of a certain ex-PM.  

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

How Anwar can avoid accusations of dictatorship

Why halt bridge-building in diverse Malaysia?

Country’s youth would stand to benefit so much from a programme promoting interfaith understanding.

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Why halt bridge-building in diverse Malaysia?

Political appointments in GLCs smack of the bad old days

Unity government is seen aping what previous administrations did, which is disappointing.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 06:02 PM

Political appointments in GLCs smack of the bad old days

Malaysia must fight corruption scourge

Public must have zero tolerance for graft.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Malaysia must fight corruption scourge


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Should we expect another Sheraton Move?

Toppling the government is all Hadi and his ilk care about.

Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Should we expect another Sheraton Move?

Has Dr Mahathir’s lifelong fight for Malay welfare borne fruit?

Community remains economically backward after years of affirmative action.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 11:51 AM

Has Dr Mahathir’s lifelong fight for Malay welfare borne fruit?

Anwar presents communism-tinged budget

Certain individuals believe that asking super-rich folks to contribute more to society would unleash class warfare.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 07:00 AM · 3 comments

Anwar presents communism-tinged budget

Why the budget must benefit the people

Federal spending plan meant to look after the interests of all Malaysians, irrespective of colour, creed and political leanings.  

Monday, 27 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Why the budget must benefit the people

When doctor-politicians turn to fear-mongering

Kapar MP’s baseless criticism of Menu Rahmah draws flak from advocates.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When doctor-politicians turn to fear-mongering

A march into mediaeval controversy

PAS Youth members carrying replica weapons in parade cause stir.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 10:40 AM · 2 comments

A march into mediaeval controversy

When civil servants get a dressing down

Wardrobe choices deemed ‘inappropriate’ hog the limelight.

Friday, 17 Feb 2023 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When civil servants get a dressing down

Ramasamy lands in eye of storm

Conservative Malays pounce on DAP leader's supposedly racist remarks.

Wednesday, 15 Feb 2023 11:00 AM

Ramasamy lands in eye of storm

Students need freedom of expression to think critically

Education system does not allow this to happen.  

Tuesday, 14 Feb 2023 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Students need freedom of expression to think critically

Let not racism spoil sports

Politics of race and religion should not be a game changer.

Friday, 10 Feb 2023 11:00 AM

Let not racism spoil sports


Fines aren’t enough for foul-mouthed MPs

They should get a crash course on decorum, human dignity, women’s rights.  

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2023 07:40 PM

Fines aren’t enough for foul-mouthed MPs

All dressed up for a department visit

Notion of modesty varies from one culture to another.

Sunday, 05 Feb 2023 04:33 PM · 1 comment

All dressed up for a department visit

Last-minute postings place undue stress on our doctors

Haphazard approach leaves the public with the worrying impression the Health Ministry is unable to plan ahead.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Last-minute postings place undue stress on our doctors

When hate is not a crime

Burning of Quran provokes anger, condemnation.

Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023 07:00 AM · 1 comment

When hate is not a crime

SPM workshop needs fixing

Thursday, 26 Jan 2023 10:59 AM · 1 comment

SPM workshop needs fixing

Why is Gerakan so optimistic about Penang elections?

Party appears to be drawing confidence from 'green wave'.

Wednesday, 25 Jan 2023 11:00 AM

Why is Gerakan so optimistic about Penang elections?

The meaning of the word ‘charity’ to PAS

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 11:46 AM · 1 comment

The meaning of the word ‘charity’ to PAS

‘Pulau’ horror for conservatives

Government interference in film industry a slippery slope.

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

‘Pulau’ horror for conservatives

A slap to human rights

Coaches must be educated to protect minors against abuse.

Friday, 20 Jan 2023 07:00 AM · 1 comment

A slap to human rights

Luring travellers with books

Other states should follow Perak’s move to encourage bibliotourism.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Luring travellers with books