Visithra Manikam

LETTER | When MCMC doesn’t protect the consumer

LETTER | When MCMC doesn’t protect the consumer

LETTER | So what is the purpose of the MCMC if it doesn’t protect consumer rights?

The fear of May 13 is over, enter the hope of May 9

The fear of May 13 is over, enter the hope of May 9

LETTER | We now have a new date to remember. 

When the accused is painted as a victim

When the accused is painted as a victim

In the last week, two interesting similar cases went viral for all the wrong reasons.

So tell me, Malaysians, are you fans or spectators?

So tell me, Malaysians, are you fans or spectators?

#Malaysia played host to the games that year, which coincidentally took place very near to where I lived.

Of Bangladeshi workers and low salaries

Of Bangladeshi workers and low salaries

I always say this: “Malaysians are one of the most ill-read group of people.”
Dear MP for Kota Belud

Dear MP for Kota Belud

In a recently sensationalised press meet, the MP for Kota Belud said that to encourage more Malaysians to take the public transport, the cost of driving should be increased.
Celebrating goddess yet abusing women, is vile

Celebrating goddess yet abusing women, is vile

Why abuse women when it is clear the scriptures promote respect and non-violence?
Emulate the wise words of Temenggong Jugah

Emulate the wise words of Temenggong Jugah

“Anang Malaysia sebaka tebu, manis di pohon, tawal di hujung.” (Malaysia should not be like the sugar cane, sweet at the head and getting less and less sweet towards the end.)

- Jugah anak Barieng @ Temenggong Jugah

It’s because the timing of Bersih 4 was ill-planned

It’s because the timing of Bersih 4 was ill-planned

There’s a simple answer to the question - why aren’t there more Malays taking part in Bersih 4 this time? An answer I don’t see people acknowledging at all.
You’re some daredevil driver

You’re some daredevil driver

I like to drive fast. Driving was one of the things I wanted to do since I was a kid. But I have stopped driving fast in the last decade. Simply because nearly every day someone tries to kill me on the road. And the worst part is, I rarely drive at peak hours! I go to work late and leave later just to avoid mad Malaysian drivers.