David Dass

The rakyat's dilemma with new gov't

The rakyat's dilemma with new gov't

COMMENT | Can Muhyiddin Yassin chart Malaysia out of troubled waters?

Conversations in quiet corners of the nation

Conversations in quiet corners of the nation

COMMENT | With the unexpected political blow up, many concerns are being expressed and questions left in the air.

Where are the visionary leaders of today?

Where are the visionary leaders of today?

COMMENT | We should only support visionary statesmen and reject the purveyors of hate and division.

Where is the dignity of Malays?

Where is the dignity of Malays?

COMMENT | A non-racial approach to poverty eradication will bring all our people together.

Daunting future facing the country

Daunting future facing the country

COMMENT | Educational standards are low and there is a need for radical reform to make it more relevant.

Will we ever transcend the politics of race and religion?

Will we ever transcend the politics of race and religion?

COMMENT | Is it possible to live together in peace and harmony and prove Huntington wrong?

Which of Maszlee's aspirations can be found in 'Raatchasi'?

Which of Maszlee's aspirations can be found in 'Raatchasi'?

LETTER | Are the problems shown in the film the same as what is ailing our education system?

We do not condemn the religious beliefs of our friends

We do not condemn the religious beliefs of our friends

COMMENT | Of late, race and religion issues are being pushed to the hilt to regain political power.

Reflections on Merdeka Day

Reflections on Merdeka Day

COMMENT | 'There have been progress and setbacks, and there are worrying trends and directions.'

Why Zakir Naik's style of preaching is disrespectful

Why Zakir Naik's style of preaching is disrespectful

COMMENT | Instruction in one's own religion does not require condemnation of other religions.
What on earth is going on with Pakatan Harapan?

What on earth is going on with Pakatan Harapan?

COMMENT | Members of Pakatan Harapan seems to be mired in open conflict and the coalition appears to be in disarray.

Non-Muslims should spend less time worrying over khat

Non-Muslims should spend less time worrying over khat

COMMENT | They are barking up the wrong tree.

The IPCMC, rule of law and freedom from fear

The IPCMC, rule of law and freedom from fear

COMMENT | The rule of law requires the police to uphold the constitution and enforce laws impartially.

A simple vision for Harapan - and the country

A simple vision for Harapan - and the country

COMMENT | The ruling coalition must get its act together and subscribe to a common stand.

Is equality a problem for Malaysia?

Is equality a problem for Malaysia?

COMMENT | Equal treatment of all will move the country forward.

Are competitive standards a problem for M'sian schools?

Are competitive standards a problem for M'sian schools?

COMMENT | We cannot ignore the need for high English language proficiency.

An urgent need for Harapan to win hearts and minds

An urgent need for Harapan to win hearts and minds

COMMENT | The object is to bring changes to the lives of people as quickly as possible.
Weighing and balancing the one-year record of Harapan

Weighing and balancing the one-year record of Harapan

COMMENT | There are hiccups but the going has been good so far.
Is multi-racialism a problem for Malaysia?

Is multi-racialism a problem for Malaysia?

COMMENT | Here are some questions we need to ask ourselves in an attempt to address this issue.

How did Malaysia get on this downward path?

How did Malaysia get on this downward path?

COMMENT | Outlining how we got into this sorry state will enable us to chart the path forward.

A look back at 2018 and what lies ahead for Harapan

A look back at 2018 and what lies ahead for Harapan

COMMENT | We are better off today but there is still plenty of work to be done by the gov’t.

How to train new ministers

How to train new ministers

COMMENT | The new ministers need to raise their game, do their homework, and be masters of their ministries.

Growing disquiet at lack of reforms

Growing disquiet at lack of reforms

LETTER | Statements made by some ministers raise questions about some back-peddling.

Happy Birthday, Dr Mahathir Mohamad!

Happy Birthday, Dr Mahathir Mohamad!

COMMENT | An extraordinary time indeed - a government change by a coalition led by a 92-year-old.