Opinions

COMMENT | EC's Sarawak redelineation proposal: One step forward, two steps back

COMMENT | EC's Sarawak redelineation proposal: One step forward, two steps back

Greater transparency is welcomed, but persistent electoral inequalities remain.
COMMENT | Built for slow burn: Kuala Lumpur's unbreakable heat

COMMENT | Built for slow burn: Kuala Lumpur's unbreakable heat

Non-scientific systems that keep it that way anchored in institutional weaknesses.
COMMENT | The 100 litres no one wants to question

COMMENT | The 100 litres no one wants to question

The increase risks fiscal strain, does little to solve deeper income problem.
COMMENT | Building spirit of Merdeka before Malaya's independence

COMMENT | Building spirit of Merdeka before Malaya's independence

Examining the formula that gave birth to the moment we are celebrating.
MP SPEAKS | This is my country, too

MP SPEAKS | This is my country, too

Malaysia will become stronger when our institutions earn the people's trust.
COMMENT | Rehab gambling addicts, not ban 4D shops

COMMENT | Rehab gambling addicts, not ban 4D shops

Instead of cursing people, find better ways to rehabilitate all addictions.
COMMENT | What is preventing Indira's daughter from seeking her out?

COMMENT | What is preventing Indira's daughter from seeking her out?

If Prasana is at all aware of the case, then the implications are sinister.
COMMENT | Merdeka at 69: Reclaiming Tunku's inclusive vision

COMMENT | Merdeka at 69: Reclaiming Tunku's inclusive vision

This country is envisioned to be a home for everyone.
COMMENT | How my multiracial neighbours helped me through grief

COMMENT | How my multiracial neighbours helped me through grief

When I lost my mother, they stepped up and comforted me.
COMMENT | Is Malaysia an Islamic state?

COMMENT | Is Malaysia an Islamic state?

Let's decipher the matter using Federal Constitution, history, and court judgments.
COMMENT | Outlasting the wait: What 15 years have taught me

COMMENT | Outlasting the wait: What 15 years have taught me

Managing a child's chronic illness teaches us many things.
ADUN SPEAKS | Desa ParkCity tragedy: Who is protecting M'sians from online scams?

ADUN SPEAKS | Desa ParkCity tragedy: Who is protecting M'sians from online scams?

Govt must crack the whip on scammers, strengthen laws.
COMMENT | Why claiming divine wrath for Nepal's floods misrepresents Islam

COMMENT | Why claiming divine wrath for Nepal's floods misrepresents Islam

Essentially, it misrepresents Islamic theology, prophetic ethics.
BOOK REVIEW | Putting history right

BOOK REVIEW | Putting history right

Ranjit's well-researched book highlights contributions of non-Malays, Orang Asli to Malaysia.
COMMENT | 'Heritage' players: Mr PM, lead us to the truth

COMMENT | 'Heritage' players: Mr PM, lead us to the truth

We cannot allow issue get swept under the carpet.
COMMENT | If nobody stole money from Tabung Haji, who lost it?

COMMENT | If nobody stole money from Tabung Haji, who lost it?

No theft does not mean no wrongdoing; accountability must still be pursued.
COMMENT | Anwar's challenge bigger than corruption

COMMENT | Anwar's challenge bigger than corruption

The anti-corruption fight must eventually be felt in the economy.
COMMENT | PM must ensure no one else has to break through UM gates

COMMENT | PM must ensure no one else has to break through UM gates

Be careful not to abolish one control mechanism while quietly preserving another in UUCA repeal.
COMMENT | Digital Malay supremacy: Weaponising internet against Indian M'sians

COMMENT | Digital Malay supremacy: Weaponising internet against Indian M'sians

Accounts rely heavily on discursive spaces, bullying dissenting voices into submission or retreat.
COMMENT | Dolly, Yusuf, and I

COMMENT | Dolly, Yusuf, and I

A person's greatness is often measured by the way they treat others.
COMMENT | GST: Do it properly or don't do it at all

COMMENT | GST: Do it properly or don't do it at all

A hybrid GST-SST system not the answer to Malaysia's tax revenue problem.
COMMENT | Solehah's Maga - Malays Are Great Always

COMMENT | Solehah's Maga - Malays Are Great Always

While academic's remarks are dubious, many Malay comments online support her.
COMMENT | Ayob Khan, Sosma, and the paradox of justice

COMMENT | Ayob Khan, Sosma, and the paradox of justice

It is odd that a supposedly religious man is defending an oppressive law.
COMMENT | I asked, pursued, persisted in heritage players case, but to no avail

COMMENT | I asked, pursued, persisted in heritage players case, but to no avail

Accountability remains elusive in a system that speaks of transparency.