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Muda, free and single

Young party must stand alone, aided by nothing more than its ideals and principles.

Monday, 03 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Muda, free and single

Can parties campaign without race-baiting?

For too long, politicians have used identity politics as a crutch.

Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Can parties campaign without race-baiting?

Will campuses let the music play?

What is so wrong about friends having fun together at a concert?

Friday, 23 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Will campuses let the music play?

The amazing confidence of Gerakan’s Dominic Lau

His party could do with a reality check.  

Wednesday, 21 Jun 2023 07:00 AM · 1 comment

The amazing confidence of Gerakan’s Dominic Lau

Avoiding sexual temptation in hospitals

Malaysians may need saving from the overheated imaginations of certain politicians. 

Saturday, 17 Jun 2023 07:00 AM · 2 comments

Avoiding sexual temptation in hospitals


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‘Small change’ graft is still corruption

Theft of public funds is never a trivial matter.  

Friday, 16 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

‘Small change’ graft is still corruption

A piecemeal approach towards media reform

Ministries with differing views a grave concern.

Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

A piecemeal approach towards media reform

Sorry state of Malaysian politics

Component parties in unity govt seem intent on sabotage.

Monday, 12 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Sorry state of Malaysian politics

Najib’s shadow looms large in Umno corridors

Delegates make noise over party leadership’s silence on freeing ex-president from jail.

Sunday, 11 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Najib’s shadow looms large in Umno corridors

Not cool to play hide-and-seek in august House

MPs must be capable of civilised debate.

Saturday, 10 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Not cool to play hide-and-seek in august House

What’s with Dr Mahathir’s Malay agenda campaign?

Former PM builds perception with right amount of fear.

Thursday, 08 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

What’s with Dr Mahathir’s Malay agenda campaign?

Poverty of the mind in Kedah

Menteri besar hogs limelight with bizarre claim.

Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Poverty of the mind in Kedah

When politicians resort to race-baiting

Pitting ethnic groups against one another has long seemed an acceptable strategy to win elections, support.  

Saturday, 03 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

When politicians resort to race-baiting

Let’s treat our strays the Malaysia Madani way

Authorities urged to find permanent humane solutions.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

Let’s treat our strays the Malaysia Madani way

Press freedom vital, with or without state nod

Media must act without fear or favour.

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 07:00 AM

Press freedom vital, with or without state nod


Refugees are human too

Vulnerable asylum seekers deserve protection.

Sunday, 28 May 2023 07:00 AM

Refugees are human too

Ministers need to buck up

Their mandate is to ensure the promised reforms are put in place quickly.

Friday, 26 May 2023 11:21 AM

Ministers need to buck up

Will the rainbow be a pie in the Malaysian sky?

Government risks alienating sections of society with clampdown on LGBT elements.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:00 AM

Will the rainbow be a pie in the Malaysian sky?

PAS snubs while Coldplay fans hot up

Party’s protest only serves to reinforce music enthusiasts’ resolve to attend the band’s concert.

Saturday, 20 May 2023 11:32 AM

PAS snubs while Coldplay fans hot up

What does it mean to be a teacher?

2 recent incidents show what isn’t desired. 

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 07:16 PM

What does it mean to be a teacher?

A Mother’s Day that is not

Mums long to reunite with their children taken away by their fathers.

Saturday, 13 May 2023 07:00 AM

A Mother’s Day that is not

When Bersatu leaders endorse Malay Proclamation

Move provides good optics in Malay constituencies prior to state polls.

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 07:00 AM

When Bersatu leaders endorse Malay Proclamation

Press freedom, an unfinished business

Media reform remains elusive as promises yet to be fulfilled.

Friday, 05 May 2023 09:19 AM

Press freedom, an unfinished business

Is Amanah’s wavering stand unpardonable?

True friends are expected to say what is right, even when it is not easy to stomach.

Wednesday, 03 May 2023 07:00 AM

Is Amanah’s wavering stand unpardonable?

Green wave to submerge Penang’s artificial islands?

Controversial land reclaimation project could potentially benefit opposition.

Sunday, 30 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Green wave to submerge Penang’s artificial islands?