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LETTER| Let history judge Muhyiddin's political power play

LETTER| Let history judge Muhyiddin's political power play

There are many political events that can serve as useful lessons.

Mahathir and the transition of power

Mahathir and the transition of power

LETTER |  Prime minister should come clean on undelivered promises made before general election.                    

The king and the beggar - a parable

The king and the beggar - a parable

LETTER | 'So between us, whose face is worse? Your Majesty will have to first decide.'

Mr Perfect, Lim Kit Siang

Mr Perfect, Lim Kit Siang

COMMENT | I have always found him to possess a kind of dedication in whatever he does.

Truth and the Sedition Act

Truth and the Sedition Act

LETTER | Why are we still holding onto the colonical relic when even its originator has done away with it?

The 'volcano' that erupted on May 9

The 'volcano' that erupted on May 9

LETTER | BN had dreamt that it could succeed as it had in previous elections by falsities, threats and inducing fear.

Examining the claim of Umno's royal birthplace

Examining the claim of Umno's royal birthplace

LETTER | It is important to examine this claim, as people may mistakenly believe that Umno Baru has the palace's support.

Constitution protects all religions

Constitution protects all religions

LETTER | The seed of understanding needs to be sown in young minds.

What is so wrong about having Malabari roots?

What is so wrong about having Malabari roots?

LETTER | Najib should not have negated his claim that he is for all races and that Umno adopts an all-race inclusive policy.

The babble of bullies

The babble of bullies

LETTER | Are those who are after Ambiga Sreenevasan waging a political vendetta, or being sheer bullies?

Proposed Section 88A is not unconstitutional

Proposed Section 88A is not unconstitutional

When the Bill to amend the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 was tabled in Parliament, many commended the government’s effort. After all, the legal problem faced by a spouse not converting to Islam when the other spouse had done so, did create traumatic experience. Therefore, any effort to remove the uncertainty, ambiguity or wrong interpretation of the law that was the source of the pain should be viewed positively.

The word ‘parent’ in Article 12(4) of the constitution

The word ‘parent’ in Article 12(4) of the constitution

Article 12(4) of the Federal Constitution says that the religion of a person under the age of eighteen years shall be decided by his parent or guardian. (italic mine)

An open mind needed for comparison of religious beliefs

An open mind needed for comparison of religious beliefs

Comparison of distinct religious beliefs could be interesting if it is pursued with an open mind to discover the unifying thread of all faiths; but, it can turn out to be dangerous, harmful and catastrophic if the comparison-exercise, while extolling the grandeur of one’s own religion, is aimed to ridicule, undermine and abuse other faiths.
The significance of the ‘Citizens’ Declaration’

The significance of the ‘Citizens’ Declaration’

The country is in turmoil. There are too many demeaning incidents that do not inspire confidence in the present leadership, particularly that of Najib Abdul Razak. Foreign governments are allegedly not too comfortable to deal with the present prime minister, because his explanations about the money found in his personal bank account varied from one to another situation, which is nothing but a clear case of vacillating.
In fact, there is no jurisdictional conflict at all

In fact, there is no jurisdictional conflict at all

It is up to an individual who has attained the age of 18 to decide the religion he wishes to follow; however, it cannot be denied that the former familial duties and responsibilities of the person changing religion persist until suitable arrangements are made by the spouses themselves, or finally settled by the civil court in respect of future maintenance of the children of the non-Muslim marriage, their education and their religious upbringing.
Law and justice for all people

Law and justice for all people

Indira Gandhi’s case, and other cases that dealt with identical problems, remind us of the adage: pounds of pounds of law, but not an ounce of justice.
High Court vs Syariah Court - a question of jurisdiction

High Court vs Syariah Court - a question of jurisdiction

UPDATED 5.35PM COMMENT | What end to this prolonging legal tussle that is not good for the people and the country?
Secession can destroy foundation of federation

Secession can destroy foundation of federation

COMMENT | This final part presents the rationale for creating a Constitutional Court with exclusive jurisdiction.
Secession - an overt action of a state to get out of a federation

Secession - an overt action of a state to get out of a federation

COMMENT | With this term ‘secede’ being thrown about, the writer, in this first part, looks into definitions.
Comparing Johor's bill with Selangor and Penang laws

Comparing Johor's bill with Selangor and Penang laws

I came across the Bill titled: Johor Housing and Real Property Board Enactment 2014 to be tabled at the next sitting of the Johor state legislative assembly. I would like to highlight some of the provisions which are contrary to the constitutional provisions.
Mandela a beacon for Malaysia

Mandela a beacon for Malaysia