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Journalism that moves the human spirit

COMMENT | It's difficult not to get depressed and pessimistic about the news today.

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Who has the political will to propel M'sia forward?

COMMENT | 'Our biggest challenge is the Harapan politicians who have no faith in the rakyat.'

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One-man rule in MACC appointment

COMMENT | The main concern with Latheefa Koya's appointment is not the outcome, but how the prime minister is making more decisions without consultation.

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With a new IGP, let there be 'aman' in Bukit Aman

COMMENT | Appointment of Abdul Hamid Bador could possibly be the best thing for PDRM in a long while.

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The IGP's percipient Hari Raya rejoinder

COMMENT | 'It has been a messy process and there have been missteps, but Malaysians can be cautiously optimistic that some sort of reform is underway in PDRM.'

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Why interfaith celebrations bring me such joy

COMMENT | Let's not allow intolerance and chauvinist attitudes to ruin one of the best parts of being Malaysian.

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New questions over that 'RM1 trillion debt'

QUESTION TIME | Guan Eng's claims may be seen as meant more for politics than in pursuit of the financial truth.

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What message is Penang sending to children?

COMMENT | A Penang Island city councillor wants the police to look into the participation of children at a climate change protest.

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Big ego displayed on buildings and roads

COMMENT | If you're interested in self-glorification, politics is not for you.

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Yes, freedom of speech is also for fascists

COMMENT | Do people really find this shocking?

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New Malaysia boldly go

COMMENT | How the country’s political landscape has, and is, changing.

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Perak's sand mining: A ticking time bomb

COMMENT | And it is clear that Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu does not have the people's support in what he's doing to Perak.

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A man of history

COMMENT | History determines how you think and knowing the past will help you know where you are going.

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Freedom of speech for 'fascists'?

COMMENT |  'In advocating for extrajudicial killings, Helmi has stepped beyond the boundaries of free speech.'

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So when did Najib know about the bounty from SRC?

COMMENT | If Najib knew about the money through Shamsul in 2015, how did Apandi claim six months later that Najib was not aware?

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Fighting terrorism before it strikes

QUESTION TIME | We in Malaysia can’t afford to be complacent about the possibility of an attack

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Ditching Jeyakumar in Sg Siput a mistake

COMMENT |  'As the two-term Sungai Siput MP had performed exceptionally well, there was no reason to replace him.'

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Keep religion out of education system

COMMENT | Minorities rarely have to learn about the culture of the majority.

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Does life provide meaning?

COMMENT | 'Or has the world been an unpredictable universe of chance and randomness, and unpredictable events from which we try to find patterns, meanings, explanation?'

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Huawei vs the US

COMMENT | Trump clearly wants the US to dominate and he is using means, fair and foul, to ensure that.

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What is Isma-like hate mongering?

COMMENT | People who are clamouring for hate speech laws are enabling Harapan to carry out fascist policies.

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Why is DAP unusually quiet?

COMMENT |  "We can expect DAP top guns to be less vocal. That may be disappointing to some, but must be accepted, even grudgingly."

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The Education Ministry's addiction to apartheid

COMMENT | What we have now is a minister merely carrying out a political agenda.

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Keeping faith in the fight with cancer

COMMENT |  "I miss my brother who died on March 23, after struggling through chemotherapy to treat a rare form of bile duct cancer."

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'Are we all racists?' A response

COMMENT | The racial discourse in this country is a tricky terrain to navigate.

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Could a language requirement for jobs also be racist?

COMMENT | There are those who hide behind language requirements while actually have an agenda based on prejudice.

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Mat Sabu's corruption disclosures are the tip of the iceberg

COMMENT | Incidentally, who makes the first move in corrupt practices - the company involved or those in charge?

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No soul in the heart of the Education Ministry

COMMENT |  Education is about the lives and potential of young minds, regardless of race, religion, colour, creed.

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Dear Nicol, there will never be another like you

COMMENT | The humility, tenacity and ambition of our squash queen shows Malaysians what can be achieved if we set our minds and bodies to it.

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Language requirement isn't discrimination, a quota system is

COMMENT | Just five months ago the education minister said his ministry was committed to seeing Malaysians mastering a third or fourth language.