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Knowledge should be core of our education system

Knowledge should be core of our education system

COMMENT | I may have been harsh in my criticisms but this only goes to show how frustrated we are.

Nails on the wall

Nails on the wall

COMMENT | The moral of the story does not always needed to be spelled out - but this parable should ring a bell or two.

Tolerance is not a one-way street

Tolerance is not a one-way street

COMMENT | "Sadly, in this multi-racial, multi-religion country of ours, the Malaysian way of tolerating religious beliefs and practices very often is one-sided."

Being called to the headmaster's room

Being called to the headmaster's room

COMMENT | Nothing much has changed in our national education system. Everyone is still being defensive.

When a clueless minister wants to go cashless

When a clueless minister wants to go cashless

COMMENT | Efforts and energy to develop tasks of no contribution to reforming our education system.

Netflix and chill? Think again

Netflix and chill? Think again

COMMENT | If censoring television programmes really will reduce sex crimes, then let's go for it. 

What it takes to be a good doctor

What it takes to be a good doctor

COMMENT | Many medical professionals lack people skills such as empathy, compassion and respect.

Why do Muslims love their own kind?

Why do Muslims love their own kind?

COMMENT | It’s only natural that we feel more for those with whom we have an affiliation.
Reflecting on Women’s Day and the meaning of sisterhood

Reflecting on Women’s Day and the meaning of sisterhood

COMMENT | 'With friends and acquaintances wishing me 'Happy Women's Day', I wondered - what are we actually celebrating?'

Can we also ban other things at eateries?

Can we also ban other things at eateries?

COMMENT | We could start with gadgets that play music and videos loudly.

Religion should be taught in school - just don't promote it

Religion should be taught in school - just don't promote it

COMMENT | There is a big difference between teaching religion and promoting religion in the classroom.

Once upon a time in Kampung Bersatu

Once upon a time in Kampung Bersatu

COMMENT | 'Just like the pumpkin plants, living in a close-knit society like ours, we depend on each other.'

My first Sunday mass before Christmas

My first Sunday mass before Christmas

COMMENT | We need to find common ground and learn to accept each other in the true spirit of M'sia.

Fearing the rot within

Fearing the rot within

COMMENT | 'How can Malaysia be new when even our gov’t is beginning to resemble the old Malaysia?'

People are not born lazy

People are not born lazy

COMMENT | Perhaps the PM and the other leaders of Malaysia are part of the problem which makes Malaysians lazy?
Farewell Rishi - The man with the biggest heart

Farewell Rishi - The man with the biggest heart

COMMENT | We must continue his good work, ‘we must do something’.
Forcing birds of a feather to flock together

Forcing birds of a feather to flock together

COMMENT | It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see why most of our students are not mixing with others of different races.

Confessions of a circumcised female

Confessions of a circumcised female

COMMENT | The Women's Ministry owes us a statement on its defence of the ritualistic practice.

Who will shoulder burden of enforcing new smoking bans?

Who will shoulder burden of enforcing new smoking bans?

COMMENT | Govt’s decision to make all eateries smoke-free zones next year may unjustly affect premise owners.

I applaud Mujahid's good advice

I applaud Mujahid's good advice

COMMENT | People who shove their beliefs on others should instead try finding jobs that suit them.

Do we need swimming lessons in our schools?

Do we need swimming lessons in our schools?

COMMENT | It is time for our education minister to attend to basic facilities required in our schools.

Stop being grief vultures

Stop being grief vultures

COMMENT | Why not give the victims' families sufficient time to grieve before approaching them for an interview?

Everyone should be a liberal

Everyone should be a liberal

COMMENT | According to the Rukun Negara, each and every one of our 32 million citizens should be liberals.

Private matters should remain private, LGBT or otherwise

Private matters should remain private, LGBT or otherwise

COMMENT | It is my utmost hope that Wan Azizah and Anwar support the need for everyone to be treated fairly and equally.