Hafidz Baharom

When we talk of corporate social responsibility, the first thing that comes to mind is the adoption of causes close to the business or local communities it is based in. Cynics will say it is for the avoidance of taxes, but others would say it is an avenue to contribute to what is precious to the nation.

The recent occurrence in Taman Medan did not show the best about Islam. If anything, it showed how miseducated the Malaysian Malay community can be.

With Shabery Cheek now talking of price reductions in the telco sector, I believe it is time that he also addresses a hot button topic among telco customers; the Fair Usage policy for both wireless broadband and also mobile SIM cards.

The question above should be asked every day to politicians, just as a wonder why they would do the job they do. However, it focusses purely on the opposition lawmakers.

It is now the second day of the introduction of the six percent goods and services tax (GST), and so begins the insanity.

With the release of all five of The Malaysian Insider and The Edge team, I would like to make a humble request to the Royal Malaysian Police, their inspector-general of police (IGP) and also the home minister; will you all please stop with the intimidation tactics?

With the government asking for supplementary funds, it needs to be said that there is a need for pushing for funding for enforcement agencies in Malaysia.

I have Kelantanese relatives based in Kuala Lumpur. I have a Kelantanese mother, so that explains pretty much where I am coming from.

To the Honourable Members of Parliament,

As a humble Malaysian citizen, I would first like to define just what exactly you were elected to do.

With more and more horrible attitudes of Malaysians being highlighted, it is time for state governments as well as the Housing and Local Government Ministry to increase funding for a zero tolerance policy in enforcing local council laws, especially when it comes to illegal and irresponsible parking habits.

If we look at the development of housing in Malaysia, the industry is burdened by past givings of land for the establishment of populations by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and this creates legacy issues that is somehow passed on to the developers.

The recent issue about Ismail Sabri Yaakob asking for a boycott of Chinese traders highlights the need for us to start taking the employment and awarding of contracts by businesses seriously.

The recent issue about Ismail Sabri Yaakob asking for a boycott of Chinese traders highlights the need for us to start taking the employment and awarding of contracts by businesses seriously.

In the past weeks, we have seen a group of youths called ‘Anak Muda Harapan Malaysia’ or AMHM send out an open letter to the media describing their 16 points for a better Malaysia. However, not all parties were happy with the open letter.

Malaysia's growing number of insolvents can use it as capital for investment.

I think the title speaks for itself and explains the multiple causes we fight for.

Last week, the murderers of Altantuya Shaariibuu - Azilah Hadri and Sirul Azhar Umar - were finally sentenced to death for their crime by the Federal Court. Many were rejoicing over the decision, and subsequently furious when it was discovered that Sirul is now living in Australia.

COMMENT If you really want a renaissance, Malays need to speak up.

'If the bills are enacted, can Malaysians finally take these racially preferring employers and landlords to court?'