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Seafield temple attack: property dispute or larger issue at play?
Police must move quickly to contain the situation as racial undertones begin to come into play.
Monday, 26 Nov 2018 08:52 PM · 1 comment
Malaysia’s political courage and realities
Why is Pakatan Harapan taking the easy way out when it comes to thorny issues, such as ratifying ICERD?
Sunday, 25 Nov 2018 12:00 PM · 7 comments
Lessons from the ICERD hullabaloo
Even as Putrajaya abandons ratification of anti-discrimination pact, it should help those on the lower economic strata of society, most of whom happen to be Malay.
Saturday, 24 Nov 2018 05:38 PM · 6 comments
Reforms doomed if legal system not swept clean
Don’t squander historic opportunity to reform decrepit judiciary and impotent legal institutions.
Wednesday, 21 Nov 2018 10:00 AM
Politicians stealing race to be village champs
Abdul Hadi Awang and Ahmad Zahid Hamidi ever ready to thwart nation’s attempt at cohesion and unity.
Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018 01:00 PM · 15 comments
Vigilantism must be curbed at all costs
Turning a blind eye will give wrong signal to those with a penchant for executing illegitimate brand of justice.
Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 06:46 PM · 2 comments
Kedah vigilantes a grave problem
Badar Squad's volunteerism should be channelled into other more pressing causes, like helping those in poverty.
Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 07:21 PM · 6 comments
Fixing the Malay dilemma
Dr Mahathir has cause to be concerned over his cabinet, the members of which need to understand that their job is to fix problems, not scheme to stay in power.
Sunday, 11 Nov 2018 12:00 PM · 8 comments
Isn’t ICERD part of Islamic narrative?
Diversity in human beings, which reflects God's Grand Design, meant to be celebrated.
Saturday, 10 Nov 2018 05:47 PM · 6 comments
Passage of time offers no protection for anyone
Action against Musa Aman shows the authorities are prepared to dust the cobwebs off cold cases.
Monday, 05 Nov 2018 04:19 PM · 1 comment
1MDB, a scandal even a carrot would understand
As long as Umno members continue to defend Najib, party will continue to be associated with 1MDB.
Sunday, 04 Nov 2018 06:23 PM · 7 comments
Party-hopping could hurt Pakatan, the opposition and democracy
A strong opposition is needed to keep the government in check and this cannot be done with MPs defecting in numbers.
Friday, 02 Nov 2018 05:24 PM · 2 comments
Why Najib’s Al Jazeera interview is grim reminder of clownish performance
Audiences will remember the ex-prime minister for storming out more than they will his answers to some difficult questions.
Monday, 29 Oct 2018 05:23 PM · 11 comments
Migrant lives sacrificed at the altar of ‘development’
The lack of public outcry over the deaths of those who helped build our country is abominable.
Friday, 26 Oct 2018 08:07 PM · 4 comments
The deafening silence of Pakatan's lawmakers
Nothing was louder than their reluctance to challenge Najib Razak as he held court in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 06:08 PM · 14 comments
In taxi tiff, a snapshot of an entitled past
Malaysian cabbies are like the old BN government – out of touch and out of time.
Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 01:48 PM · 6 comments
Why honorific titles should be earned, and earned in a dignified manner
It is only reasonable to expect politicians to have the grace to refuse a state award if they have done nothing to deserve it.
Thursday, 18 Oct 2018 11:00 AM · 7 comments
The miseducation of Maszlee Malik
Instead of focusing on colour of socks, minister should start addressing the real disease plaguing education system.
Monday, 15 Oct 2018 08:30 PM · 19 comments
Of khalwat and the right to know
Allegations of minister being misquoted must be investigated and findings made public.
Monday, 08 Oct 2018 12:29 PM · 1 comment
Umno struggles to adapt to life as the opposition
The former ruling party should rebuild as the opposition instead of looking for shortcuts back into power.
Saturday, 29 Sep 2018 07:00 AM · 3 comments
Play fair, MACC
Why are Pakatan Harapan leaders silent when Baling MP is led to court in lock-up garb and treated like a common criminal?
Wednesday, 26 Sep 2018 01:15 PM · 13 comments
Expect anti-reform attacks against Tommy Thomas to intensify
He represents reform, and not everyone in Malaysia wants change.
Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018 03:51 PM · 5 comments
Influential lawyer on the wrong side of the law
Criminal charges may not kill Shafee Abdullah's career, but they will surely hurt his reputation as one who walks the corridors of power.
Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 02:45 PM · 1 comment