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Danger of politicians helming govt agencies

Immoral to make ordinary folk, especially younger generation, foot the bill.

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 11:00 AM · 4 comments

Danger of politicians helming govt agencies

An odd day in Parliament

Perikatan Nasional fears scrutiny with one day sitting with critics questioning constitutional legality.

Tuesday, 19 May 2020 11:00 AM

An odd day in Parliament

Don’t rakyat count in political numbers game?

Long road ahead to realise anti-hopping law, but start must be made.

Friday, 15 May 2020 11:53 AM · 4 comments

Don’t rakyat count in political numbers game?

Covid-19 not an excuse to restrict media coverage of Parliament

Social distancing measures should not bar journalists from covering first sitting of the year.

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 11:22 AM

Covid-19 not an excuse to restrict media coverage of Parliament

’Sheraton Move’ turns anniversary of triumph into one of dashed hopes

Bloodless coup leaves Malaysians less than sanguine about their future.

Saturday, 09 May 2020 11:00 AM · 5 comments

’Sheraton Move’ turns anniversary of triumph into one of dashed hopes



All that glitters in pawnshops is not gold

Grim reminder of economic hardship facing many Malaysians.

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 11:00 AM

All that glitters in pawnshops is not gold

Reality of reopening the economy after the MCO

Authorities need to hammer out the details together or more businesses will close, resulting in more unemployment.

Sunday, 03 May 2020 04:30 PM

Reality of reopening the economy after the MCO

The arts for new normal Malaysia

Artists, artistes can’t survive Covid-19 scenario without govt help.

Sunday, 03 May 2020 11:00 AM

The arts for new normal Malaysia

Starting life anew amid Covid-19

Relaxed movement guidelines offer chance for Malaysians to start rebuilding lives, despite ongoing virus risk.

Friday, 01 May 2020 02:53 PM · 1 comment

Starting life anew amid Covid-19

Charity given wicked twist in Malaysia

Ustaz Ebit Lew among those vilified for extending helping hand to needy while country battles Covid-19.

Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 01:00 PM

Charity given wicked twist in Malaysia

Living with xenophobia and Covid-19

As the pandemic drags on, humanitarian values of some Malaysians are put to the test.

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Living with xenophobia and Covid-19

When's a good time to lift the MCO?

Quest to flatten curve shows gains, but also inflicts pain in other sectors, with more losing jobs or earning less pay.

Friday, 24 Apr 2020 03:49 PM · 2 comments

When's a good time to lift the MCO?

A thought about Noor Hisham’s birthday wish

Social distancing is a luxury not afforded by some of the less fortunate.

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 03:46 PM

A thought about Noor Hisham’s birthday wish

When the famous flout MCO

If ordinary folk who disregard govt directive are arrested on the spot, why not politicians, too?

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 01:13 PM · 5 comments

When the famous flout MCO

Politics shouldn’t obstruct food aid and compassion

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 09:17 PM · 1 comment

Politics shouldn’t obstruct food aid and compassion


National self-sufficiency and health beyond Covid-19

Pandemic highlights need for better investment in our healthcare workers and facilities.

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

National self-sufficiency and health beyond Covid-19

Logging under shadow of Covid-19

Insidious operations merits investigation and stern action from authorities.

Sunday, 05 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Logging under shadow of Covid-19

Challenges of feeding the needy under MCO

Putrajaya should work with civil society groups to ensure food is delivered.

Monday, 30 Mar 2020 01:00 PM · 2 comments

Challenges of feeding the needy under MCO

The vulnerable in infected Malaysian economy

Despite the pandemic, partisan politics is rearing its head as funding is reportedly withdrawn from certain opposition MPs.

Friday, 27 Mar 2020 10:54 AM

The vulnerable in infected Malaysian economy

Why false Covid-19 info is unhealthy

Questionable remedies include drinking cow’s urine, herbal concoctions, eating garlic and hot baths.

Sunday, 22 Mar 2020 11:00 AM · 2 comments

Why false Covid-19 info is unhealthy

Common sense required, not army patrols

What is required is simple – straight talk that the Covid-19 virus does not discriminate and kills.

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 02:00 PM · 5 comments

Common sense required, not army patrols

Caring for Covid-19 frontliners

Keeping ourselves safe through social distancing one way of showing indebtedness to medical workers.

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 11:00 AM

Caring for Covid-19 frontliners

Where’s the FAQs about Malaysia’s movement controls?

Unprecedented lockdown poorly thought out as govt takes on Covid-19 outbreak.

Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 10:05 AM · 2 comments

Where’s the FAQs about Malaysia’s movement controls?

Why Covid-19 needs our undivided attention

Putrajaya should be vigilant on economic slowdown instead of policing stewardess uniforms.

Monday, 16 Mar 2020 10:33 AM · 1 comment

Why Covid-19 needs our undivided attention

Taking charge as Covid-19 cases rise

Don't wait for the authorities to act, but take matters into your own hands – which should also be washed regularly and often.

Sunday, 15 Mar 2020 07:00 PM · 3 comments

Taking charge as Covid-19 cases rise