David Dass

COMMENT | The dream of the bench

COMMENT | The dream of the bench

Becoming a judge is the pinnacle of many lawyers' careers.
COMMENT | Am I Malaysian first?

COMMENT | Am I Malaysian first?

It's not about bloodline or birthplace, but belonging.
COMMENT | Diversity - M'sia's greatest strength

COMMENT | Diversity - M'sia's greatest strength

Our land enriched by many peoples and traditions since Malacca sultanate days.
COMMENT | Malaysia Day: More than a holiday, less than a celebration?

COMMENT | Malaysia Day: More than a holiday, less than a celebration?

In an honest assessment is the true cause of commemoration.
COMMENT | Why Malaysia must remain a multilingual nation

COMMENT | Why Malaysia must remain a multilingual nation

Languages carry the wisdom and knowledge of cultures and civilisations.
COMMENT | Trump's cultural revolution

COMMENT | Trump's cultural revolution

Is Trump's plan taking us to a peaceful place?
COMMENT | Privilege, reform, and the promise of equality

COMMENT | Privilege, reform, and the promise of equality

Supremacy rhetoric persists, but growing youth support for needs-based policies.
COMMENT | Judges' formation and why their independence matters

COMMENT | Judges' formation and why their independence matters

Protect judicial independence, reduce executive control over judge appointments.
COMMENT | Gaza burns and we are all complicit

COMMENT | Gaza burns and we are all complicit

Israel is guilty, but so is Hamas; the West enables, and the Arab world stays silent.
COMMENT | Where are we as a diverse nation?

COMMENT | Where are we as a diverse nation?

Democracy, rule of law, judicial independence are our survival code.
COMMENT | Rule of law and the struggle for judicial independence

COMMENT | Rule of law and the struggle for judicial independence

We must learn the painful lessons in Malaysian history.
COMMENT | PN MP's call to restore judicial independence timely

COMMENT | PN MP's call to restore judicial independence timely

It's to ensure the 1998 attack on the judiciary will not be repeated.
COMMENT | Preserve Vivekananda Ashram, the soul of Brickfields

COMMENT | Preserve Vivekananda Ashram, the soul of Brickfields

The national heritage site should be guarded against development.
COMMENT | World is silent as Gaza bleeds before our eyes

COMMENT | World is silent as Gaza bleeds before our eyes

Nothing is done while bombs fall and children starve.
COMMENT | Post-state polls: Where are we now?

COMMENT | Post-state polls: Where are we now?

Politicians cannot deny Malaysia’s diversity despite their extreme views. 
COMMENT | Why are these state elections important and confusing?

COMMENT | Why are these state elections important and confusing?

Too many competing parties may result in voters having tough time choosing. 
COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 2

COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 2

Taking a look at India's Constitution which recognises 22 languages.
COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 1

COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 1

The translated Bahasa Malaysia Consitution cannot be made the authoritative text…
COMMENT | Do Anwar and his govt bring hope for 2023?

COMMENT | Do Anwar and his govt bring hope for 2023?

They must demonstrate that a united nation is better for all. 
COMMENT | Where is our nation heading towards?

COMMENT | Where is our nation heading towards?

Can Umno cooperate with Harapan?
COMMENT | Intense discussions as M'sians await new govt

COMMENT | Intense discussions as M'sians await new govt

Diversity worked for us in the past and could work for us in the future.
COMMENT | The day after GE15, what comes next

COMMENT | The day after GE15, what comes next

Coalitions forming, Agong's decision, and Anwar's end.
COMMENT | Save the country, choose the right PM

COMMENT | Save the country, choose the right PM

Country needs visionary leaders who will bring us forward. 

LETTER | A trip to Kuala Selangor finds tepid election mood

LETTER | A trip to Kuala Selangor finds tepid election mood

Locals are more concerned about earning a living.