Asean leaders neither have the religious honesty of a god-made human nor the decency of an earthling to protect the basic right of their citizens to clean air, says a reader.

On Haze: 13 areas declared 'unhealthy'

Turnstile: This time the haze has been worse than before and the next time it will be even worse. It is such a shame that we have Asean governments that are good for handshakes, hugs and sweet talk only. They neither have the religious honesty of a god-made human nor the decency of an earthling to protect the basic right of their citizens to clean air.

In my opinion, this issue of haze - which is an insidious health hazard and just as bad, or worse than, cigarette smoke - should be raised at the United Nations to be thrashed out so that the world body could redeem itself by getting all the aid necessary to stamp out the illegal burning of forests in all Asean countries.

Asean leaders are unable to negotiate a compelling agreement so we need the UN to help, and it must be done, or else the people have to take matters into their own hands.

On Bkt Aman: IGP's directive to media a 'mistake'

HJ Angus: This person should go back for public relations lessons. No apology issued to the media? If the IGP did not issue this order, this guy should be transferred out for such a major gaffe.

Ahmad Fuad: In keeping with the true spirit of Malaysia Boleh, Malaysians are encouraged to justify their every move with the following:

1) I am not aware.

2) I have been misquoted.

3) I have been misunderstood.

4) I cannot remember.

5) All of the above.

The PM was not aware of any award of government jobs to Scomi.

The deputy Umno youth chief was misunderstood on the race issue.

The IGP has been misquoted in the current issue.

The ex-PM cannot remember what job was on offer to Salleh Abas should he resign.

Take your pick!

On That's no apology, LKY!

Kadir Deen: Let me now address LKY's assertion that in Malaysia the Chinese are systematically discriminated against and marginalised. I question his moral right, given his own record in Singapore, to make such an assertion. It is no secret that most Malays on both sides of the causeway believe that the marginalisation of the Malays in Singapore is quite extreme and overt. And talking about compliant, the whole Singapore population is expected to be compliant. Even its token opposition must comply or suffer the consequences.

As a Malaysian who subscribes to democracy and free discussion, I'm delighted that the issue of Chinese marginalisation is being discussed openly. Let me ask if LKY's Singapore will tolerate such open discussion if the Malays in Singapore (or any other community) wished to do so?

I question LKY's motive for stating what he did, in the manner he did; for, he is too astute a politician not to realise his remarks would cause some anxiety across the causeway. I feel his remarks were quite calculated to cause mischief; and it was never meant to be constructive. It is a tribute to the maturity of Malaysians that we have not allowed LKY's assertion to trigger off the worst-case scenario.

I'm also of the view that his so-called apology to our PM is very condescending. Imagine saying that his statement was not meant to "cause discomfort"!

On Umno veep: Asli's study will 'confuse' Malays

Wee Kiong Ang: The Malays won't be confused by Asli's study. Instead, the Malays especially the poor will welcome it in the hope that the result of Asli's study will prick the conscience of the greedy Umnoputras.

The poor Malays are no fools. Not all poor Malays are isolated in the kampongs. Many of them are aware of the poverty experienced by the non-Malays. Many of them lived and struggled together, living off pittance from their work and small business.

They are also aware that many Umnoputras are driving around in big cars and living in big bungalows do little except networking in Umno circles lobbying for projects and licences.

The poor Malays don't point their fingers and lay blame on the non-Malays for their misfortune, in the hope that perhaps some day, things will turn for the better. They are very unlike the Umnoputras.

On Mukhriz: Efforts to frustrate Dr M backfires

Nari: After his defeat, Mahathir said he will not lodge a complaint with the disciplinary board as he had no faith in it. Ehmm What about the composition of the tribunal during the Salleh Abas and other respected judges? Guess we have forgotten.