JJ Ray

What's next for MIC following Palani-Dr Subra truce?

What's next for MIC following Palani-Dr Subra truce?

ANALYSIS The two have agreed to bury the hatchet following the prime minister's intervention. But what about the fate of their supporters?
Battle for MIC presidency may fizzle out

Battle for MIC presidency may fizzle out

Party insiders say that some recent developments in the party may force Dr Subramaniam to rethink and call off his challenge against Palanivel.
Rape is a crime, not an exaggeration

Rape is a crime, not an exaggeration

Issues of conversions we cannot ignore

Issues of conversions we cannot ignore

The rape of decency and a society

The rape of decency and a society

Gaza & Malaysia - Charity with an agenda

Gaza & Malaysia - Charity with an agenda

While the efforts to raise funds are being justified as a human rights concern and not one due to religion, the truth is really out there.
Rhetoric behind human rights in Malaysia

Rhetoric behind human rights in Malaysia

The arrogance of Malaysia's ‘powers that be’ in dismissing the human rights of its people has proven that when it comes to respecting the fundamental rights of people, Malaysia scores a zero.
Stop trivialising rape

Stop trivialising rape

Is sexual crime like rape a problem exclusive to women? From the dismal lack of reaction by the "powers that be", it appears to be so. If rape is truly regarded a vile act of violence, more women could have been saved from the clutches of rapists.

This is because if the issue of rape bothered one and all, then vehement calls for harsher penalties would be the order of the day, unlike today where people seem to have taken the issue of rape for granted. One reason for this is because rape is not seen as a violation of a woman’s rights.

ISA not the antidote for achieving peace

ISA not the antidote for achieving peace

Whither Muhibbah?

Whither Muhibbah?

The truth, as Najib himself knows, is that the interests and rights of the non-Malays will never be safeguarded.
Unbridled ignorance, courtesy of Bernama

Unbridled ignorance, courtesy of Bernama

Mahathir, the father of hypocrisy

Mahathir, the father of hypocrisy

The time has come for the ex-premier to end his politicking and become more supportive of those in power today.
We will always remember you, Toni Kasim

We will always remember you, Toni Kasim

Toni was tired of fighting the pain, she told me. I could sense her anger at being bed-ridden, confined for a period of time in hospital and not being able to do what she loved best – work.
Sexism is no pastime

Sexism is no pastime

To say that the country is sympathetic about women's affairs would no less be a lie.
Bring that lecherous politician to book if guilty

Bring that lecherous politician to book if guilty

An open letter to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

An open letter to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Don't ignore winds of change

Don't ignore winds of change

Malaysia my home claims to thrive on democracy. The reality, I soon learned was that it was democracy for namesake.
Wanted - a listening ear

Wanted - a listening ear

new Doesn’t the government have the courage to hear and see the truth, reflected in the numbers that come out in support of an issue?

When fun and frolic can be damaging

When fun and frolic can be damaging

A dialogue once heard by the author bears repeating: "Every man is the best judge of his actions and he has to pay the price for what he does".

True 'daughter of the east'

True 'daughter of the east'

new Former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto, who wanted to be an ordinary leader for ordinary people, will never be forgotten.

Older, but not wiser

Older, but not wiser

Merdeka Series It is said that wisdom comes with experience. But this is not happening in the case of Malaysia.
Negarakuku: Stop abusing the freedom

Negarakuku: Stop abusing the freedom

Stop manipulation of Islam (Pt 2)

Stop manipulation of Islam (Pt 2)

In Malaysia, religion is being used to serve the agenda of the powers-that-be, to divide and rule a plural society.
Stop manipulation of Islam (Pt 1)

Stop manipulation of Islam (Pt 1)

Convoluted emotions go a long way in creating havoc as we have seen in the recent apostasy cases, be it the case of Lina Joy or Revathy.