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Making ends meet in New Malaysia

Poverty cuts across racial lines, and Pakatan Harapan should remember its electionn pledges. 

Thursday, 26 Dec 2019 08:06 PM

Making ends meet in New Malaysia

Neglect of Lenggong robs us of our past

Archaelogical valley crumbles as govt agencies bicker over funding and jurisdiction.

Monday, 23 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Neglect of Lenggong robs us of our past

An Islamic summit to reclaim dignity and progress

The deplorable state many Muslim countries are in have largely contributed to the fanning of Islamophobia.

Friday, 20 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

An Islamic summit to reclaim dignity and progress

Young and corruptible

Alarming that the younger generation has acquired bad and contagious practices.

Thursday, 19 Dec 2019 02:06 PM

Young and corruptible

Declare assets to enhance public trust

Some opposition lawmakers appear to be giving the finger to principles of transparency, accountability.

Monday, 16 Dec 2019 10:51 AM · 2 comments

Declare assets to enhance public trust



University autonomy to control thought?

It should be used to promote exchange of ideas and intellectual freedom.

Saturday, 14 Dec 2019 02:27 PM

Open select committee meetings way to go

Rakyat have a right to know who’s competent, committed to the job while transparency ensures better laws.

Friday, 13 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

Open select committee meetings way to go

Why Muslims’ challenges bigger than molehill

There are more pressing issues to address, such as climate change and corruption.

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 04:00 PM · 4 comments

Why Muslims’ challenges bigger than molehill

A tale of two party assemblies

PKR’s raucous congress is in stark contrast to Umno’s orderly, though sullen, gathering.

Saturday, 07 Dec 2019 06:30 PM

A tale of two party assemblies

Why changing govt should be normal thing

Politicians better get used to the possibility that electorate ready to oust any party that fails to deliver.

Thursday, 05 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

Why changing govt should be normal thing

When a communist ghost still haunts

Spectre of Chin Peng rattles some Malaysians even though communism lost its traction a long time ago.

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 07:00 PM · 1 comment

When a communist ghost still haunts

If a parliament is as good as its members

It’s time for MPs to reflect on their recent misconduct, absenteeism.

Friday, 29 Nov 2019 11:00 AM · 2 comments

If a parliament is as good as its members

More women firefighters needed to break the glass ceiling

More still must be done to meet stipulated 30% quota for women in certain sectors.

Tuesday, 26 Nov 2019 11:00 AM

More women firefighters needed to break the glass ceiling

Band-aid and Orang Asli’s trampled rights

Malaysia needs to stop treating its indigenous people as second-class citizens.

Sunday, 24 Nov 2019 11:00 AM

Band-aid and Orang Asli’s trampled rights

When Netflix is afflicted by parental love

Streaming service rival chief executive looking to play moral guardian for parents who apparently cannot.

Thursday, 21 Nov 2019 09:08 PM · 1 comment

When Netflix is afflicted by parental love


Performance, not shenanigans

Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali needs to prove his worth in cabinet, win back voter respect.

Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019 06:30 PM · 3 comments

Performance, not shenanigans

Elections and promises, promises

Pakatan needs to think about what more it can do to keep its election pledges.

Sunday, 17 Nov 2019 11:00 AM · 3 comments

Elections and promises, promises

When Malaysia’s aviation authority flies south

Time to bring meritocracy into the picture following humiliating downgrade of first-tier safety status.

Friday, 15 Nov 2019 11:00 AM · 3 comments

When Malaysia’s aviation authority flies south

‘Friendly fires’ in Pakatan harm agenda of change

Continuous infighting gives off bad impression, especially to those who voted coalition into power.

Monday, 11 Nov 2019 11:00 AM · 2 comments

‘Friendly fires’ in Pakatan harm agenda of change

Let us know about Zakir’s extradition before informing India

Foreign affairs minister owes Malaysians explanation why Putrajaya is shielding fugitive preacher as New Delhi prepares to retaliate.

Friday, 08 Nov 2019 11:00 AM · 4 comments

Let us know about Zakir’s extradition before informing India

Food for unity thought

Being conscious of religious groups' dietary obligations goes a long way in enhancing mutual understanding and respect.

Sunday, 03 Nov 2019 07:00 AM

Food for unity thought

Backdoor politics of the desperate

Malaysians can do without politicians who pursue their heinous goals under the cover of supposed communal harmony.

Sunday, 27 Oct 2019 10:59 AM · 1 comment

Backdoor politics of the desperate

Please Dr Mahathir, don’t let M be for mistake

The prime minister's defence of his attendance at the Malay Dignity Congress is disingenuous and intellectually dishonest.

Friday, 25 Oct 2019 08:00 PM · 8 comments

Please Dr Mahathir, don’t let M be for mistake

What it takes to unleash Malaysia’s full growth potential

Culture of entitlement nurtured by any particular ethnic group is detrimental to its own dignity, self-confidence, survival.

Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019 11:00 AM · 2 comments

What it takes to unleash Malaysia’s full growth potential

Azmin, oh Azmin!

Voters judge prime ministers on performance, ability to make good on manifesto pledges.

Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019 06:45 PM · 8 comments

Azmin, oh Azmin!