#affirmative action

COMMENT | Politicians must be made to give up using 3R free pass

COMMENT | Politicians must be made to give up using 3R free pass

The privileged have long weaponised sensitive issues, holding Malaysian society back.
COMMENT | Malaysia cannot move forward with bumiputera agenda

COMMENT | Malaysia cannot move forward with bumiputera agenda

If you live long enough, you'll understand that age makes everyone equal. 
COMMENT | The lost cause of needs-based affirmative action

COMMENT | The lost cause of needs-based affirmative action

Malay, non-Malay political operatives don't want to risk their grip on power.
LETTER | Affirmative action in education still practised - 66 years later

LETTER | Affirmative action in education still practised - 66 years later

Communalism very much a force in M'sia's political, economic life.
COMMENT | Why Wan Saiful is spooked about class warfare

COMMENT | Why Wan Saiful is spooked about class warfare

He once strongly opposed the stance of affirmative action. 
Youth opinions on bumiputera affirmative action split down ethnic lines

Youth opinions on bumiputera affirmative action split down ethnic lines

Survey shows youth more united on climate change, mental health.
LETTER | 12MP, PM's speech discrepancies on bumiputera policies raise eyebrows

LETTER | 12MP, PM's speech discrepancies on bumiputera policies raise eyebrows

His speech had misleading figures and policies not included in the plan.

For change to happen, Malays must break silence on racist system

For change to happen, Malays must break silence on racist system

INTERVIEW | Author Chandran Nair wants them to take a stand - that this is no different from white racists in US.

Wrong to say affirmative action not helpful - Mahathir

Wrong to say affirmative action not helpful - Mahathir

Before, opportunities were given freely without considering people’s capabilities, he tells a New York forum.
Daim has finally said it - now please do it!

Daim has finally said it - now please do it!

LETTER | This will be widely and strongly welcomed by most fair-minded Malaysians.

The need for needs-based affirmative action

The need for needs-based affirmative action

MP SPEAKS | MTEM should give the affirmative action policy mooted by Anwar a chance.

'Leaders should declare if they back Anwar's needs-based affirmative action'

'Leaders should declare if they back Anwar's needs-based affirmative action'

Suhakam commissioner Jerald Joseph says there is now little talk about the fifth pillar of Pakatan Harapan's manifesto on a moderate, inclusive Malaysia.

We will never have needs-based affirmative action in M'sia

We will never have needs-based affirmative action in M'sia

COMMENT | Good on Anwar for saying it, but there is a chasm of difference between saying and doing.

Anwar wants to speed up needs-based affirmative action

Anwar wants to speed up needs-based affirmative action

UPDATED 4.23PM | He says this is the position of Pakatan Harapan and the prime minister.

Matriculation - affirmative action based on needs or ethnicity?

Matriculation - affirmative action based on needs or ethnicity?

COMMENT | The Harapan government has to make it clear which route it wants to pursue.

What ails the matriculation system?

What ails the matriculation system?

ADUN SPEAKS | The restricted entry of non-Malay students, criteria other than merit and the lack of transparency

Icerd: Taking a stand against racism but supporting affirmative action

Icerd: Taking a stand against racism but supporting affirmative action

COMMENT | Under Icerd, social inclusion is a valid justification for the continuation of special measures.