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COMMENT | Khairuddin’s worst week ever

COMMENT | Khairuddin’s worst week ever

The rakyat it seems, will not let the 'double standards' go so easily.
COMMENT | Covid-19 bill is months too late

COMMENT | Covid-19 bill is months too late

'We needed such a law much earlier in the year, yet we are only seeing this bill tabled now.'

COMMENT | Going back to the Rukun Negara

COMMENT | Going back to the Rukun Negara

The Rukun Negara can be one answer to our social conflicts.

COMMENT | Where is the respect for young people?

COMMENT | Where is the respect for young people?

PN does not have a good track record when it comes to giving opportunities to youths, let alone accord them respect.

COMMENT | Covid-19: We must continue to be vigilant

COMMENT | Covid-19: We must continue to be vigilant

'We must not take our eyes off the ball. A second wave will be disastrous for the country.'

COMMENT | Sliding back on freedom of speech

COMMENT | Sliding back on freedom of speech

The future in this regard looks bleak, and it is time that we brace ourselves for the coming days and months.
COMMENT | To acquit or otherwise

COMMENT | To acquit or otherwise

There is merit in those arguing that perhaps a DNAA would be the more appropriate outcome.
COMMENT | A reminder to those dealing with authorities

COMMENT | A reminder to those dealing with authorities

We have rights and if our rights are violated, there will be avenues to seek remedy from the violators.
COMMENT | Aidilfitri in the time of coronavirus

COMMENT | Aidilfitri in the time of coronavirus

A more muted and modest Hari Raya this year will be part of the 'new normal'.

COMMENT | Holding on to power at the expense of democracy

COMMENT | Holding on to power at the expense of democracy

COMMENT | Already, the one-day Parliament sitting on May 18 has been heavily criticised.

COMMENT | Gov't must uphold press freedom

COMMENT | Gov't must uphold press freedom

Media can only discharge its responsibility as Fourth Estate if it is free from shackles of the state.

COMMENT | MCO - one law for public, one law for VIPs?

COMMENT | MCO - one law for public, one law for VIPs?

COMMENT | When the rakyat violate the MCO, swift action will be taken. Not so for the VIPs.

COMMENT | MCO: Imprisonment should be the last resort

COMMENT | MCO: Imprisonment should be the last resort

This will prevent overcrowding in prisons and remand centres as well as reduce the time taken in court to charge offenders.

COMMENT | Ministers need to lead by example

COMMENT | Ministers need to lead by example

Good practices must start from the top, especially when it comes to social distancing.

What about jobs, Mr Finance Minister?

What about jobs, Mr Finance Minister?

COMMENT | The government should not be approaching the Covid-19 crisis as a bank would.

Even in times of crisis, criticisms matter

Even in times of crisis, criticisms matter

COMMENT | Criticism is not about scoring points but to ensure that the country can pull through in these trying times.

Covid-19: Better communications needed

Covid-19: Better communications needed

COMMENT | The people have been confused about the MCO - and from the moment they were told to anticipate a 'big announcement', chaos ensued.

The longest week in Malaysia

The longest week in Malaysia

COMMENT | A week ago, we had a PM and a government but now, we only have political turmoil and an interim PM.

Covid-19: Kudos to the frontliners

Covid-19: Kudos to the frontliners

COMMENT | Without them, we would be crippled in our fight against Covid-19.

Of coronavirus and press freedom

Of coronavirus and press freedom

COMMENT | Journalist charged in court for postings on her FB page, not for publishing a news report while on duty.

Fighting the fake news virus

Fighting the fake news virus

COMMENT | Stopping it takes resources better spent on curbing Wuhan virus infection but responsible M'sians have joined forces to help.

On the right track in fighting corruption

On the right track in fighting corruption

COMMENT | And now, there is greater confidence in the graft busting efforts of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

MACC disclosures - we have the right to know

MACC disclosures - we have the right to know

COMMENT | The right to privacy exists. The clips were not mere gossip, but they suggest interference with justice.

Institutional and legal reforms in 2019

Institutional and legal reforms in 2019

COMMENT | While one can certainly question the pace of reforms, objectively it would be difficult to argue that there are no changes at all.