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No defence for nepotism

Ismail Sabri has rejected a support letter after public outcry.

Sunday, 23 Aug 2020 01:25 PM

No defence for nepotism

Standardised SOP vital to curb pandemic, injustice

People in power should not flout Covid-19 regulations if all Malaysians are to follow the rules.

Thursday, 20 Aug 2020 02:13 PM · 1 comment

Standardised SOP vital to curb pandemic, injustice

Dr Mahathir’s protracted fight against corrupt Malays

Calls to reject graft should be answered by all levels of society.

Monday, 17 Aug 2020 11:00 AM · 6 comments

Dr Mahathir’s protracted fight against corrupt Malays

When words of past catch up

Art Harun is now being judged against noble values he once spoke of.

Friday, 14 Aug 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When words of past catch up

The unfinished business of doting mum Indira

One wonders if her being an ethnic and religious minority plays a factor in the drawn out efforts to recover abducted her daughter.

Tuesday, 11 Aug 2020 10:43 AM

The unfinished business of doting mum Indira



Building eco-recklessness on Fraser’s Hill

Fact that tourists love Malaysia's natural heritage lost on developers who equate progress with material construction.

Sunday, 09 Aug 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

Building eco-recklessness on Fraser’s Hill

Raising fire alarm at tahfiz schools

More than 1,200 religious schools registered last year yet few possess certificate of fitness.

Friday, 07 Aug 2020 11:25 AM

Raising fire alarm at tahfiz schools

Why bipartisan aid serves the needy better

To include more groups doesn’t dilute the importance of the government as the primary aid provider.

Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

Why bipartisan aid serves the needy better

Sacrificed for Sabah leap

Politicians exploiting resource-rich state for personal ends.

Saturday, 01 Aug 2020 02:00 PM

Sacrificed for Sabah leap

Calling out ’supremacy' of Malay community  

No group that is smug about its corrupt leaders has call to feel pride.

Thursday, 30 Jul 2020 10:44 AM · 2 comments

Calling out ’supremacy' of Malay community  

Is GE15 a good idea amid Covid-19 spike?  

Voters more concerned about economy, sick and tired of constant politicking.

Monday, 27 Jul 2020 01:00 PM

Is GE15 a good idea amid Covid-19 spike?  

Much ado about Finas licensing

Communication minister has touched a raw nerve with social media users.

Friday, 24 Jul 2020 02:15 PM

Much ado about Finas licensing

Reputable young Malaysians wanted

Formal politics are not conducive for young politicians as the old guards still cling to power.

Thursday, 23 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

Reputable young Malaysians wanted

For the love of tanah airku

Patriotism can be nurtured in many ways, not just in structured programmes pushed by Putrajaya.

Monday, 20 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

For the love of tanah airku

Resisting male-volence in Malaysian politics

Sexist and derogatory remarks take away seriousness of issues brought up in Dewan Rakyat.

Thursday, 16 Jul 2020 10:39 AM

Resisting male-volence in Malaysian politics


When decorum flies out parliamentary window

Lawmakers should learn from young organisers of Parlimen Digital where no one resorted to racist or sexist remarks.

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When decorum flies out parliamentary window

Investigating the Investigative journalism of Al Jazeera

It is regrettable the government has deprived a worldwide audience of its side of the tale by its refusal to speak to the news channel.

Friday, 10 Jul 2020 08:08 PM · 1 comment

Investigating the Investigative journalism of Al Jazeera

Hurling criticisms as democratic practice

Malaysian politicians appear unwilling to weather public disdain, regardless of performance as public servants.

Sunday, 05 Jul 2020 07:54 PM · 3 comments

Hurling criticisms as democratic practice

Educating Orang Asli and other Malaysians

Indigenous people should be treated with dignity, and learnig about their culture will foster that. 

Monday, 29 Jun 2020 10:23 AM · 1 comment

Educating Orang Asli and other Malaysians

Why vigilance vital during RMCO

Although many public activities are allowed, the public must continue to take precautions.

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020 11:00 AM · 1 comment

Why vigilance vital during RMCO

Malaysia’s academia changing with the times?

So-called ivory tower has vital role to play in educating the people on current state of politics.

Sunday, 21 Jun 2020 10:59 AM · 2 comments

Malaysia’s academia changing with the times?

Why #BlackLivesMatter here

Diversity and differences are also considered irritants in some areas of life in Malaysia, which we need to address squarely.

Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 04:25 PM

Why #BlackLivesMatter here

When nationality intrudes in prayers

Discriminatory measures alienate migrant workers and violate the spirit of Muslim brotherhood.

Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

When nationality intrudes in prayers

Hospital cleaners’ lives matter too

Essential workers face low wages, long hours and lack of personal protective equipment.

Sunday, 07 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

Hospital cleaners’ lives matter too

Challenge for former Miss Universe Malaysia

George Floyd victim of many decades of racism, discrimination in African-American lives.

Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 11:00 AM · 3 comments

Challenge for former Miss Universe Malaysia