Mariam Mokhtar

Closing ranks and cover-ups in clinical negligence

Closing ranks and cover-ups in clinical negligence

COMMENT | What we need is an overhaul of the entire medical system of our country - starting with the Malaysian Medical Council.

The truth behind Rosmah's ambulance

The truth behind Rosmah's ambulance

COMMENT | Her ambulance serves to portray her as a sick woman forced to attend court despite the severity of her illness.

'Mercedes Islam' is the new Kelantan where 'people come last'

'Mercedes Islam' is the new Kelantan where 'people come last'

COMMENT | Apparently, the state is under some kind of security threat as the deputy MB claims the luxury fleet was purchased for safety.

Where it all went wrong for Harapan

Where it all went wrong for Harapan

COMMENT | Few dare to oppose Dr M, and previously outspoken MPs have become as meek as mice.

Iran of 1979 and Mahathir's 2020

Iran of 1979 and Mahathir's 2020

COMMENT | 'The Islamisation of Malaysia, the rise of Jakim and the Arabisation of many Malays threatens our own rich culture and multi-cultural heritage.'

Kamila, the award-winning transgender doc

Kamila, the award-winning transgender doc

COMMENT | In conservative Malaysia, Kamila is deemed an ‘unworthy’ person.
Does the mufti of Perlis have any non-Malay friends?

Does the mufti of Perlis have any non-Malay friends?

COMMENT | Asri Zainul Abidin lacks the open-mindedness and tolerance of a man living in a multi-racial, multi-religious nation.

Antarctica Ice Queens: Vanity trip or study in endurance?

Antarctica Ice Queens: Vanity trip or study in endurance?

COMMENT | The Aweta Ice Queens should look closer to home and work on solutions to the problems faced by our women.

'Sumpah laknat' is for desperate people

'Sumpah laknat' is for desperate people

COMMENT | If only a "sumpah laknat" was accompanied by bolts of lightning, the liars would be struck dead.

Umno-Baru's struggle. What struggle?

Umno-Baru's struggle. What struggle?

COMMENT | Whilst the average Malaysian was struggling to make a living and pay his taxes, Umno-Baru leaders merely helped themselves to taxpayers' money.

The ugly faces of 'Umno Baru'

The ugly faces of 'Umno Baru'

COMMENT | They are elected to serve the public, but they prefer to serve themselves.

The hypocrisy over Chin Peng

The hypocrisy over Chin Peng

COMMENT | Amidst all the hypocrisy, there is one communist lesson we refuse to learn: how China deals with corruption...

'Pasang telinga' instead of doing post-mortem on Tg Piai

'Pasang telinga' instead of doing post-mortem on Tg Piai

COMMENT | The best course of action is to listen to the rakyat.

Perak MB starts a battle he cannot win

Perak MB starts a battle he cannot win

COMMENT | Ahmad Faizal's enemy is the people of Perak, whom he betrayed with his incompetence and arrogance.

Mara Corp & Lynas: Wealth before health

Mara Corp & Lynas: Wealth before health

COMMENT | There are four words to describe Mara Corporation's collaboration with Lynas: insensitive, sneaky, reckless and greedy.

The curse of the political frogs

The curse of the political frogs

COMMENT | The most dangerous species in Malaysia's political zoo is the political frog.

Lessons in dignity

Lessons in dignity

COMMENT | How can we respect MPs and vice-chancellors when they lack the dignity to treat others, as they would like to be treated?

Exploding balloons sum up the true state of Malaysia

Exploding balloons sum up the true state of Malaysia

COMMENT | There is an almost total disregard for health and safety, or rules and regulations.

Do they know what 'dignity' means?

Do they know what 'dignity' means?

COMMENT | The Malay Dignity Congress was anything but dignified.

A sorry tale of two Malaysias

A sorry tale of two Malaysias

COMMENT | Who stole from the rakyat? Malay leaders. Who mismanaged Tabung Haji and GLCs like Mara and Felda? Malays.

M for Mendacity

M for Mendacity

COMMENT | A scroll through the credits for the film is sufficient to deter some Malaysians.

Maria Chin and the syariah court

Maria Chin and the syariah court

COMMENT | Maria Chin’s views about the syariah court bring attention to the ongoing struggles of the Muslim single mother.

The boycott: Belacan today, blood tomorrow?

The boycott: Belacan today, blood tomorrow?

COMMENT | Some Malays may be convinced to boycott belacan manufactured by a Chinese company, but would they boycott blood?

Let's have Merdeka from 'race and religion'

Let's have Merdeka from 'race and religion'

COMMENT | True Merdeka can only be achieved when the two Rs (race & religion) are consigned to the dustbin.