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When vested interests are cloaked in the people’s robe
Public need to be wary when self-serving narrow agenda attempts to usurp democratic freedom.
Wednesday, 28 Oct 2020 10:59 AM
Uneasy calm, treacherous waters remain for Muhyiddin
Analysts say the peace will not last as the prime minister’s position remains precarious.
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2020 11:08 AM · 4 comments
Desperate times call for desperate measures?
To declare an emergency now is to affirm the government is fighting for its life and determined to avoid polls.
Saturday, 24 Oct 2020 11:00 AM
Ah, form over substance
Punish those who failed to hand over Form 14b to plantation industries and commodities minister.
Friday, 23 Oct 2020 11:00 AM · 3 comments
Malaysia reaches 2020, no further action required
Feudal overlords in cabinet with no mandate to rule need not justify themselves to poor underclass.
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 04:00 PM · 8 comments
The essence of humanitarian aid amid pandemic
Politics should be secondary in aid distribution as the people need help immediately.
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 02:22 PM
Online learning may fail the poor
The already disadvantaged are further handicapped by lack of tools for e-learning.
Monday, 19 Oct 2020 11:00 AM
Avoiding the jumbo in the MH cockpit
Time for Khazanah to hire better managers to turn around flag carrier, not flog off problem to Firefly.
Friday, 16 Oct 2020 01:30 PM · 3 comments
A motion knocking on Dewan Rakyat’s door
Muhyiddin Yassin should put govt to the test, face no-confidence vote.
Friday, 16 Oct 2020 11:05 AM · 2 comments
No country for political happy endings
A joyous outcome is unlikely, whether Umno supports Muhyiddin or Anwar.
Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 01:00 PM · 1 comment
Why satire makes an exciting democracy
Malaysians mature enough to laugh at human failings, self-importance, injustices and scandals.
Monday, 12 Oct 2020 01:35 PM
Having the cake and eating it, too, in Sabah
The unwillingness of some Sabah politicians to oppose the appointment of a PAS assemblyman is a betrayal of their mandate.
Sunday, 11 Oct 2020 11:00 AM
If only Covid-19 SOP is applied equally to all
PM’s assurance there is no double standards in SOP enforcement further stokes discontent in the masses.
Thursday, 08 Oct 2020 02:41 PM · 1 comment
Low marks for ministry’s handling of students
Parents have enough on their shoulders, and do not need 11th-hour decisions and flip-flops.
Sunday, 04 Oct 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment
Young politicians should embrace diverse views
Discourse and debate vital for healthy democracy.
Monday, 28 Sep 2020 11:04 AM
Ku Li’s gripes about inclusive politics
Umno adviser’s comments reinforce modern perception of anachronistic, divisive race-based parties.
Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 10:21 AM · 2 comments
Being Malaysian after all these years
Any attempts to thwart the embracing of ethnic, social and cultural diversity must be stopped.
Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 11:00 AM
The snub PAS got in Sabah
Islamist party expected to contest 10 seats, gets none.
Sunday, 13 Sep 2020 10:09 AM · 2 comments
Deputy ministers go over the top with Veveonah
Putrajaya should now consider implementing national fibre and connectivity plan in Sabah.
Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 11:00 AM · 2 comments
Klang Valley mustn’t be left high and dry again
Malaysians yet to learn hard lesson from previous water pollution cases like toxic chemical waste dumped into Sg Kim Kim.
Monday, 07 Sep 2020 11:00 AM
When Zawawi takes the high road
PAS man’s focus should be common concerns around which all Malaysians can rally, not others’ religious domains.
Saturday, 05 Sep 2020 07:18 PM
When public outrage cannot be wished away
A mere RM1,000 fine has not settled the problem of a minister's disregard for the law.
Wednesday, 02 Sep 2020 11:00 AM · 3 comments
Merdeka under the shadow of new normal
Diverse population can – and should – be harnessed into an asset crucial to nation-building.
Monday, 31 Aug 2020 07:00 AM