Nathaniel Tan

Is the gov't serious about revoking the Sedition Act?

Is the gov't serious about revoking the Sedition Act?

COMMENT | If it is, why are we still seeing investigation after investigation under this law?

In M’sia, photos need to be added, not subtracted

In M’sia, photos need to be added, not subtracted

COMMENT | Removing LGBT portraits from an exhibition on M’sia practically screams, 'They don’t belong.'

Suggestions for the national unity minister

Suggestions for the national unity minister

COMMENT | Our new minister should support M'sians already doing real work in building foundation of national unity.

Ikram’s UEC stance: A model for New Malaysia

Ikram’s UEC stance: A model for New Malaysia

COMMENT | This comes as ‘old Malaysia’ goes back to fearmongering and sowing division.

Mujahid and the challenges of moderation

Mujahid and the challenges of moderation

COMMENT | If both ends of the spectrum are upset, maybe you’re doing something right.

The fallacy of Singaporean exceptionalism

The fallacy of Singaporean exceptionalism

COMMENT | One of the biggest lessons it can learn from BN is - don’t assume people are stupid.

Is Singapore to us as Russia is to the US?

Is Singapore to us as Russia is to the US?

COMMENT | First, fake rumours about dismissing the IGP; now, interfering in Malaysia-China relations?

E-athlete forges path in competitive online gaming

E-athlete forges path in competitive online gaming

MALAYSIANSKINI | Professional Dota 2 player Mushi Chai wants to help others achieve similar success.

National unity, tribalism and proxy wars

National unity, tribalism and proxy wars

COMMENT | Let’s not fall for every single forwarded message we see, hook, line and sinker.

Zakir, Asri and Ramasamy: Cutting through the sound and fury

Zakir, Asri and Ramasamy: Cutting through the sound and fury

COMMENT | Does Zakir have a direct or indirect effect on national unity?

A closer look at Zakir Naik

A closer look at Zakir Naik

COMMENT | Deportation should hinge on diplomatic concerns, rather than the content of his speeches.

Building bridges with the LGBT community

Building bridges with the LGBT community

COMMENT | We are a long way off from being a country where people like Numan Afifi can serve proudly.

Replacing BTN with a common course for all Malaysian students

Replacing BTN with a common course for all Malaysian students

COMMENT | Malaysian students share less and less common ground, or even a common language. How can we change that?

Codifying royal prerogative in appointing heads of gov'ts

Codifying royal prerogative in appointing heads of gov'ts

COMMENT | With better worded, less ambiguous laws and processes in place, everyone is likely to do his or her job better.

Re-imagining Malaysian politics: A road map to deracialisation

Re-imagining Malaysian politics: A road map to deracialisation

COMMENT | Let’s replace racialised politics with regionalism, and centre political competition on how well each party governs.

What future is there for the coalition formerly known as BN?

What future is there for the coalition formerly known as BN?

COMMENT | It all boils down to whether one wants to be a viable gov't-in-waiting.

Finding the right approach to royal controversies

Finding the right approach to royal controversies

COMMENT | In the final count, I feel the power of the monarchs to cause serious instability is ultimately limited, in any case.

Reforming racism: We need bridge-building, not exorcisms

Reforming racism: We need bridge-building, not exorcisms

COMMENT | Instead of institutional reform, the gov't should help us see each other as fellow M'sians first. 

Of Perlis, princes and politics

Of Perlis, princes and politics

COMMENT | Political preferences should have no bearing on the procedures for the formation of a gov't.

The importance of due process and dignified governance

The importance of due process and dignified governance

COMMENT | Every scandal should be made public, but it should be done professionally and by the book.

Education Ministry controversy: Severe missteps, correct conclusion

Education Ministry controversy: Severe missteps, correct conclusion

COMMENT | Dr M's decision to relinquish education portfolio was a politically astute and morally sound decision.

Pivotal merits in Khairy’s groundbreaking proposal

Pivotal merits in Khairy’s groundbreaking proposal

COMMENT |The idea - which comes just two days after the anniversary of May 13 - is what I believe Malaysia badly needs.

It’s crucial we help define the new opposition

It’s crucial we help define the new opposition

COMMENT | Amid the frenzy, the new opposition is struggling to define itself.

A Malaysian renaissance for all

A Malaysian renaissance for all

COMMENT | 'The arrival of this moment is surreal, the emotions it brings indescribable.'