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Medina, the last leg of the haj 

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi or the Prophet’s Mosque the main attraction for haj pilgrims from around the world.

Monday, 10 Sep 2018 07:00 AM · 3 comments

Medina, the last leg of the haj 

Penny-wise minister foolishly pounds promises

If Education Minister Maszlee Malik insists on keeping his post at IIUM, then Pakatan is not much different from Barisan.

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 05:00 PM · 11 comments

Penny-wise minister foolishly pounds promises

Ummah in prayer and in deed

It is hoped the faithful are able to keep up at home the generosity and compassion they have demonstrated in Mecca.

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 09:37 AM

Ummah in prayer and in deed

Excuse us, Maszlee, a promise made must be kept

His attention is surely more needed to ensure Malaysia has the best teachers and education system rather than on duties as IIUM president.

Wednesday, 05 Sep 2018 04:56 PM · 11 comments

Excuse us, Maszlee, a promise made must be kept

Justice and the rule of law

Is it justice to cane women for gay sex, or is it to let a minister charged with corruption go free without benefit of a full trial?

Monday, 03 Sep 2018 04:12 PM · 1 comment

Justice and the rule of law



In Merdeka, a happy time for everyone

While Malaysians may seem happier today, there is discontent among minorities who have been marginalised and shunned.

Friday, 31 Aug 2018 03:05 PM · 3 comments

In Merdeka, a happy time for everyone

Mecca never sleeps

Shops and restaurants are open 24 hours to serve the needs of the faithful, who are in and out of the Grand Mosque all day and night

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 07:36 AM

Mecca never sleeps

The lack of respect in the GTF snapshot fiasco

Malaysians voted for change on May 9, not the same old BN mindset.

Thursday, 09 Aug 2018 11:30 AM · 12 comments

The lack of respect in the GTF snapshot fiasco

Accord Orang Asli their rightful place in society

They can no longer be left in vulnerable position, in the face of parties hell-bent on getting what they want.

Sunday, 05 Aug 2018 01:20 PM · 3 comments

Accord Orang Asli their rightful place in society

Utusan's cry for press freedom

It is about ringgit and sen at this juncture for the ailing newspaper.

Thursday, 02 Aug 2018 03:56 PM · 9 comments

Why excellence must be the default in local academia

Reform long overdue for institutes of higher learning where malaise has festered for years.

Saturday, 28 Jul 2018 12:19 PM · 2 comments

Why excellence must be the default in local academia

Living uncertainty of the stateless

Stateless children and young people have ambitions and hopes but only to be dashed by the uncertainty that comes along with their statelessness.

Thursday, 26 Jul 2018 06:29 PM

Living uncertainty of the stateless

Electoral pledge for a better Malaysia

The Pakatan government must fulfill its election promises as it is what got them elected to power.

Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018 08:12 PM

Electoral pledge for a better Malaysia

What lies ahead for the media in 'new Malaysia'?

For much of BN-related media so used to a much-controlled media environment and uninterrupted BN rule, this post-14th general election era is a journey into uncharted waters.

Monday, 16 Jul 2018 10:37 AM · 1 comment

Dabbling in race and religion again in ‘new Malaysia’

Most Malaysians cherish peace, progress and democracy and have rejected rabble-rousers.

Friday, 13 Jul 2018 11:00 AM · 13 comments

Dabbling in race and religion again in ‘new Malaysia’


Why rule of law and propriety are good for Umno, too 

Of late, Umno bigwigs and their supporters have been calling for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government to respect the rule of law.

Thursday, 05 Jul 2018 08:11 PM · 2 comments

Why rule of law and propriety are good for Umno, too 

In 20 years, history doesn't quite repeat itself

Any similarity between Najib Razak and Anwar Ibrahim lies only in their arrest as the legal process takes it course against the former prime minister.

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 07:00 AM · 7 comments

In 20 years, history doesn't quite repeat itself

Moving on to a New Malaysia

The Pakatan Harapan government should pay heed to veteran DAP leader’s advice not to embark on a witch-hunt and allow the best to serve the country.

Tuesday, 03 Jul 2018 07:00 AM · 3 comments

Moving on to a New Malaysia

A cabinet of hope sworn in

Appointment of young ministers shows Pakatan’s seriousness in injecting new blood into national politics.

Monday, 02 Jul 2018 09:49 PM · 5 comments

Why child marriage is far from being blissful

Pakatan Harapan government should commit itself to its recent electoral pledge to introduce a law that puts 18 as the minimum marital age.

Monday, 02 Jul 2018 08:10 AM · 3 comments

Why child marriage is far from being blissful

It has always been about preserving brand Najib, even in defeat

He wants to be remembered as a tragic hero whose fatal flaw is his tremendous love for his country. This is not the case.

Saturday, 30 Jun 2018 04:06 PM · 6 comments

It has always been about preserving brand Najib, even in defeat

With rising support comes great responsibilities

New Malaysia in uncharted waters and communities will need to feel confident and comfortable with the pace of change.

Saturday, 30 Jun 2018 11:00 AM

With rising support comes great responsibilities

Slow justice to build airtight case against Najib 

Malaysians impatient for redress should appreciate the new AG’s meticulousness and thoroughness in preparing the prosecution’s case.

Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 09:00 AM · 5 comments

Slow justice to build airtight case against Najib 

Media gaffes are no laughing matter

Malaysians are less forgiving of public statements that remind them of blunders of the Mazlanesque genre.

Wednesday, 27 Jun 2018 09:43 AM · 3 comments

Media gaffes are no laughing matter

Cooking up a storm over kitchen hands

Malaysia must continue to be built on diversity, not xenophobia.

Sunday, 24 Jun 2018 11:21 AM

Cooking up a storm over kitchen hands