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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?

Opening houses to a divided Malaysia

A Malaysian tradition that promotes interreligious, interracial harmony gets politicised. 

Thursday, 27 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Opening houses to a divided Malaysia

Evictions take sparkle out of Raya for Rohingya

Locals force refugees from their homes.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Evictions take sparkle out of Raya for Rohingya

It pays to listen to dissent

Diversity of views crucial in a democracy.

Wednesday, 19 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

It pays to listen to dissent



Surplus food for thought in Ramadan

Call for moderation at bazaars as fasting month nears end.

Saturday, 15 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Surplus food for thought in Ramadan

What breaks a moral compass

Malaysians must lend support to fight against corruption.

Monday, 10 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

What breaks a moral compass

Road to EPF is paved with good intentions

Taxi driver knows there is really ‘a larger reason’ for his 300km walk.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 07:00 AM · 2 comments

Road to EPF is paved with good intentions

Ethics of judges, ministers, investigators

Malaysia’s executive will cement public mistrust if it decides to trample over the judiciary yet again.

Thursday, 06 Apr 2023 03:18 PM · 2 comments

Ethics of judges, ministers, investigators

A parliament of clowns

Is it too much to expect wisdom, civilised behaviour from our MPs? 

Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023 07:00 AM · 1 comment

A parliament of clowns

Deja vu at UiTM’s closed gates

Freedom of speech is apparently still a pipe dream in Malaysia’s public universities.

Saturday, 01 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Deja vu at UiTM’s closed gates

What lies ahead for purged Umno politicians?

It remains to be seen if former heavyweights will succumb to Perikatan’s wooing.

Friday, 31 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

What lies ahead for purged Umno politicians?

The worrisome race factor

Certain quarters have a curious yearning for harping on race and religion.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

The worrisome race factor

Why school canteens should stay open during Ramadan

Education Ministry ruling in sync with social realities of multiethnic Malaysia. 

Friday, 24 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Why school canteens should stay open during Ramadan

How Anwar can avoid accusations of dictatorship

He can start by not following the example of a certain ex-PM.  

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

How Anwar can avoid accusations of dictatorship


Why halt bridge-building in diverse Malaysia?

Country’s youth would stand to benefit so much from a programme promoting interfaith understanding.

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Why halt bridge-building in diverse Malaysia?

Political appointments in GLCs smack of the bad old days

Unity government is seen aping what previous administrations did, which is disappointing.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 06:02 PM

Political appointments in GLCs smack of the bad old days

Malaysia must fight corruption scourge

Public must have zero tolerance for graft.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Malaysia must fight corruption scourge

Should we expect another Sheraton Move?

Toppling the government is all Hadi and his ilk care about.

Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Should we expect another Sheraton Move?

Has Dr Mahathir’s lifelong fight for Malay welfare borne fruit?

Community remains economically backward after years of affirmative action.

Sunday, 05 Mar 2023 11:51 AM

Has Dr Mahathir’s lifelong fight for Malay welfare borne fruit?

Anwar presents communism-tinged budget

Certain individuals believe that asking super-rich folks to contribute more to society would unleash class warfare.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 07:00 AM · 3 comments

Anwar presents communism-tinged budget

Why the budget must benefit the people

Federal spending plan meant to look after the interests of all Malaysians, irrespective of colour, creed and political leanings.  

Monday, 27 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Why the budget must benefit the people

When doctor-politicians turn to fear-mongering

Kapar MP’s baseless criticism of Menu Rahmah draws flak from advocates.

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When doctor-politicians turn to fear-mongering

A march into mediaeval controversy

PAS Youth members carrying replica weapons in parade cause stir.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 10:40 AM · 2 comments

A march into mediaeval controversy

When civil servants get a dressing down

Wardrobe choices deemed ‘inappropriate’ hog the limelight.

Friday, 17 Feb 2023 11:00 AM · 1 comment

When civil servants get a dressing down