Puthan Perumal

On April 29, 2014, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said this in his blog under the title ‘Street Demonstrations’:

For many people, the thought of changing the Barisan Nasional government seems to create an atmosphere of rebellion or violence, or feelings to that effect. We seem to have the notion that changing the Barisan Nasional government is a bad and negative thing and that it would seem being not loyal and to a certain extent, ungrateful even. In fact, some would think that having this very discussion on this topic would be in violation of some law or another.

They say all good things must come to an end. I wonder why not enough emphasis is given to the other end of the spectrum where all bad things, too, come to an end.

An important part of public confidence in justice is confidence in the arrangements for prosecuting offenders. People want the assurance of a system which is fair, objective and effective; that is as transparent as possible; and that takes proper account of the needs of victims.

When my late mother was diagnosed with stage four cancer three months ago, it took all of my family members by surprise. Soon thereafter, we were all trying our level best to give the best treatment possible. However, despite being aware that there is no cure for cancer, we were somehow hoping for some treatment that can make that cancer go away.

An open letter to DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Agong to advise against the red shirt rally

Ampun Tuanku. Salah dan silap dalam kata-kata patik harap diampun.

COMMENT It is the author’s view that the NEP had not begun in the first place.

It’s quite funny that from the beginning of the year till somewhere towards the end of the year, there is this sense of ‘government versus opposition’ sentiment being flared by certain parties for whatever reason.

When national hockey player Chua Boon Huat passed away last August, it was truly amazing to see how his team mates, some of whom were Muslims, became pallbearers and literally united the people of Taman Semabuk Perdana in Malacca.

It is funny (well, not really) that as Malaysians, we go by our daily lives being subjected to fear of criminal elements surrounding us.

What this means is that we are constantly looking behind our backs in everything we do, from going to the ATM at night, to walking home through the park, to the thought of leaving our children unattended in public for just a few seconds, to driving alone at night, to leaving our handphones on the table at the mamak stall, and even to just simply taking out our wallets in public. We are just constantly on the edge.