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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?

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