Eric Loo

What we need now is less pointless fiery diatribe but more robust reasoned dialogue in the public space.

Write a column, run a blog, rap on YouTube and tell the truth, at times absolute, but most times wittily. That'll get you the state's attention.

Indeed, our ministers, through their operatives, should try their hand at blogging, and get connected to their constituents.

What news will 'Islamic journalism' cover that the secular media are not already offering?

Racial supremacists often also happen to be religious zealots, be they Christian, Jew or Muslim.

'For a moment he was blinded from reason and it only takes a moment to climb that low rail and leap. Within seconds he was taken from us.'

Student journalists should be exposed to critical reporting approaches that present a pluralistic view of society which recognises the experiences of different racial groups.

The instincts and movements of crabs and guard dogs can teach us a few lessons in journalism. 'Guard dog journalism' obviously doesn't work in the Malaysian context. 'Crab journalism' may.

When we were kids, the years were long. Past 40, we become more reflective. Past 50, the obituary pages become more relevant reading.

An English daily's Q&A with Hishammuddin Hussein is another example of protocol journalism.

Journalists keep a close watch on those who govern and that's how the media kept the politicians honest. But who keeps the media honest?

Whatever their excuse, plagiarists can expect an unforgiving audience once found out.

What strategies can Malaysia take to stem the outflow of its human capital to the 'west', and, possibly reverse the trend?

Despite assurances to the contrary, there is also a real threat that the authorities could use the new sedition laws arbitrarily.

We need to believe in our journalists, or else it's all a lost cause. Which begs the question, do we have a reason to believe?

Serving the greater interests of participatory democracy should be the common goal if ever there is going to be a dialogue between governments and journalists.

A study of 600 businessmen executives reveals that racial stereotyping is somehow unavoidable in a country steeped in racial, religious and cultural differentiations.

The information highway was heralded as an exciting vehicle to greater democracy, but that vision is yet to be realised in Malaysia where there are not enough users who comprise the same faces anyway.