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El Salvador declares state of emergency over coronavirus

Country has yet to record a confirmed case of the Covid-19. 

Sunday, 15 Mar 2020 06:40 PM

El Salvador declares state of emergency over coronavirus

We’re watching, environment minister

Though quick to show he is ready to learn, Tuan Ibrahim's defence of logging in Kelantan raises eyebrows

Saturday, 14 Mar 2020 11:00 AM · 2 comments

We’re watching, environment minister

All hands on deck for Covid-19

Social distancing, stop touching the face among steps Malaysians can take to stop spread of virus.

Friday, 13 Mar 2020 01:00 PM

All hands on deck for Covid-19

For whom does this cabinet deliver?

PM forced to appease scratch coalition, making for bloated number of ministers, deputies.

Tuesday, 10 Mar 2020 11:20 AM · 11 comments

For whom does this cabinet deliver?

When ‘Malay demands’ come knocking on Perikatan Nasional door  

Muafakat nasional pact’s survival depends on painting themselves as staunch protectors of race, culture, Islam and royalty.

Monday, 09 Mar 2020 11:00 AM · 5 comments

When ‘Malay demands’ come knocking on Perikatan Nasional door  



What lies ahead for media in post-Pakatan Malaysia?

Perikatan Nasional partners are not known as press freedom advocates.

Saturday, 07 Mar 2020 11:19 AM

What lies ahead for media in post-Pakatan Malaysia?

A week-long search for integrity

Malaysians who voted for reform are disappointed with the outcome of last week’s political crisis.

Wednesday, 04 Mar 2020 10:45 AM · 3 comments

A week-long search for integrity

Malaysia, Pakatan damaged by recalcitrant MPs

Leaders are openly consorting with political foes from BN – some who are on trial for multiple corruption charges.

Monday, 24 Feb 2020 09:33 AM · 7 comments

Malaysia, Pakatan damaged by recalcitrant MPs

Hello, is anyone thinking about the country?

Have the people been betrayed by the leader they voted in to end corruption and power abuse?

Monday, 24 Feb 2020 07:10 AM · 5 comments

Hello, is anyone thinking about the country?

Focus on economy, not power

The Pakatan Harapan government needs to do more to get the economy up to speed.

Sunday, 23 Feb 2020 01:55 PM · 2 comments

Focus on economy, not power

Slander at nation’s peril

Liars and slanderers must not be allowed to freely spread their malice on the internet.

Friday, 21 Feb 2020 11:00 AM · 3 comments

Slander at nation’s peril

When accidents befall the builders

Health and safety of workers must take priority.

Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020 11:00 AM

When accidents befall the builders

The folly of silencing artistic expression

The fiasco is reminiscent of Barisan Nasional's method of shutting down artistes who were critical of the then government.

Saturday, 15 Feb 2020 11:00 AM

The folly of silencing artistic expression

Tasik Chini an impending disaster

Unesco site teeming with wildlife faces extinction if pollution continues unabated.

Wednesday, 12 Feb 2020 05:49 PM

Tasik Chini an impending disaster

Why resistance to fake news laws the way forward

Govt to be lauded for allowing media freedom and free speech even as rumours spread in tandem with Wuhan virus

Friday, 07 Feb 2020 11:00 AM

Why resistance to fake news laws the way forward


There are Reds under the bed

Instead of being haunted by a ghost of bygone era, we should focus on more urgent matters.

Sunday, 02 Feb 2020 01:00 PM

There are Reds under the bed

Why Sg Buloh hospital needs urgent treatment

Since health has a higher budget allocation, the ministry should immediately address the hospital’s problems.

Thursday, 23 Jan 2020 11:00 AM · 2 comments

Why Sg Buloh hospital needs urgent treatment

Freeing the fourth estate, finally

After 45 years of foot-dragging, a pro tem committee has been formed to set up a council to enable the media to regulate itself.

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 07:00 PM · 1 comment

Freeing the fourth estate, finally

No more sex as tool in political spats

Lack of charges in recent sordid scandals proves AGC no longer weapon to settle scores.

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020 06:15 PM · 3 comments

No more sex as tool in political spats

When UniMAP response to exam question begs more questions

It suggests an element of ignorance on the part of the exam setters regarding our social context.

Tuesday, 07 Jan 2020 07:00 AM · 4 comments

New car fleet clashes with austerity drive

Government's plan to order thousands of new vehicles for its officials does not square with pledge to do better by the people. 

Thursday, 02 Jan 2020 06:34 PM · 2 comments

New car fleet clashes with austerity drive

Losing Malaysia in 2020

Freedoms expanded under Pakatan Harapan need to be nourished if nation is to thrive.

Tuesday, 31 Dec 2019 11:00 AM · 2 comments

Losing Malaysia in 2020

Why civilised assembly is vital in democracy

Law should fall on those who threatened violence against contrarian views.

Monday, 30 Dec 2019 11:00 AM · 1 comment

Why civilised assembly is vital in democracy

Performance, not showmanship, please!

Different party is in government, but headlines of policy U-turns and unfulfilled promises remain the same.

Friday, 27 Dec 2019 08:30 PM · 2 comments

Performance, not showmanship, please!

Let’s not call for another May 13

One does not invoke the spectre of a tragic event that left many dead and the country shellshocked, just to make a point.

Friday, 27 Dec 2019 02:08 PM · 6 comments

Let’s not call for another May 13