Denison Jayasooria

A small spark of hope for bipartisan cooperation in SDGs

A small spark of hope for bipartisan cooperation in SDGs

COMMENT | The formation of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on SDGs enables multi-stakeholder engagements between parliament and society.

Why did KJ mention Jesus Christ?

Why did KJ mention Jesus Christ?

LETTER | Why bring Jesus Christ into a political discussion?

Improve BM in vernacular schools first

Improve BM in vernacular schools first

COMMENT | Especially in the quality of teachers teaching BM in vernacular schools.

A critical review of Dr M's 'shared prosperity' agenda for 2030

A critical review of Dr M's 'shared prosperity' agenda for 2030

LETTER | What is different in the new thrusts from that touched on in the Midterm Review of 11MP?

The MPs we elected are behaving badly

The MPs we elected are behaving badly

LETTER | Refrain from name-calling and restore dignity to parliamentary debates. Let us be proud of all of you.

Mitra a welcome move for 'Malaysia Baru'

Mitra a welcome move for 'Malaysia Baru'

LETTER | Let me draw some priorities for Mitra over the next two years.
Examining Icerd ratification among OIC members

Examining Icerd ratification among OIC members

COMMENT | Aside from M'sia and Brunei, all other OIC member states have ratified Icerd. Why is that?

Icerd: Taking a stand against racism but supporting affirmative action

Icerd: Taking a stand against racism but supporting affirmative action

COMMENT | Under Icerd, social inclusion is a valid justification for the continuation of special measures.

SDGs as the foundation for reforms

SDGs as the foundation for reforms

LETTER | The climate for change especially in strengthening institutional reforms is now possible.

M'sian Indians have voted for multiracial parties to represent them - what's next?

M'sian Indians have voted for multiracial parties to represent them - what's next?

COMMENT | Out of 16 newly elected Indian MPs, 14 are from Harapan.

Battling for hearts and minds of Indian voters in GE14

Battling for hearts and minds of Indian voters in GE14

COMMENT | The community's role is significant, given the number of Indian parliamentary hopefuls and 'kingmaker' voters.

Reviewing the M'sian Indian Blueprint and Sedic, four months later

Reviewing the M'sian Indian Blueprint and Sedic, four months later

COMMENT | While a good structure is in place, more interaction with the Indian community is needed.

Stop undermining human rights in Malaysia

Stop undermining human rights in Malaysia

The Society for the Promotion of Human Rights (Proham) expresses its disappointment with the government of Malaysia in its handling of the matters pertaining to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam). This is totally unacceptable and unbecoming of a responsible government. There are three areas of concern.

10 reflections at the Bersih 4 rally

10 reflections at the Bersih 4 rally

COMMENT The authorities' failure to see rally as a constructive movement will give rise to more civil society action.

The future of our nation is in our hands

The future of our nation is in our hands

COMMENT My reflections on a current affairs discussion at Malaysiakini last night.

Lessons from Tok Guru

Lessons from Tok Guru

Our hearts are saddened by the passing away of Tok Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat. Our prayers are for his family and loved ones at this hour of their sadness.
Congratulations, Najib and Malaysia!

Congratulations, Najib and Malaysia!

COMMENT Security Council role enhances moderate approach to ending conflicts.
Defusing hostilities through reasonable talks

Defusing hostilities through reasonable talks

COMMENT Alternative views can be expressed within a democratic society.
Special panel needed to tackle serious crime

Special panel needed to tackle serious crime

Is race and religion a factor in GE13?

Is race and religion a factor in GE13?

COMMENT The critical concerns for GE13 are not so much race or religion but about good governance and responsible government.
No intention to belittle Palanivel or MIC

No intention to belittle Palanivel or MIC

Critics should serve the community instead

Critics should serve the community instead

Inclusion and social justice through the 10MP?

Inclusion and social justice through the 10MP?

COMMENT Clever sports analogies aside, can Najib effectively implement an inclusive society for all Malaysians?
Reviewing, rating cops' performance

Reviewing, rating cops' performance

COMMENT Information on how they score in key areas must be timely and made easily available