The AGC’s deafening silence may affect Malaysia’s reputation
From Dave Ananth The silence of the Attorney-Generals Chambers (AGC) has become a glaring issue for those who, like me, observe legal and judicial developments. Once known for engaging with the public...
View ArticleAsean needs to confront fundamental challenges in cybersecurity
From Murugason R Thangaratnam It was interesting to read digital minister Gobind Singh Deos call for unified cyber standards in Asean. He said Asean must establish consistent digital and cybersecurity...
View ArticleTrump the revolutionary isolationist
As Donald Trump begins his second term as US president, his propensity for ruthless deal-making and wanton foreign policy disruption remains as strong as ever.
View ArticleFrom convenience to chaos: the unseen struggles of Malaysia’s e-hailing drivers
From Wan Agyl Wan Hassan Malaysias e-hailing industry has become such a big part of our daily life that its hard to imagine how we got around before Grab, Maxim, or inDrive came along. Whether its...
View ArticleTeguran Anwar jadi ingatan
Manakah yang lebih memalukan? Kejadian seorang pendakwah terkenal di Indonesia yang menghina seorang penjual teh jalanan dalam satu majlis ceramah sehingga videonya tular di media sosial pada November...
View ArticleIf banks can get bankrupts to repay gradually, why can’t PTPTN?
From Clement Stanley Its shocking to learn that many among the 1.25 million National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan defaulters were retirees. Retirees are people who have completed...
View ArticleJenayah rasuah bukan untuk dikasihani, biar derita dipenjara
Kalau Anwar Ibrahim betul habis membaca siri tulisan almarhum Syed Hussein Alatas mengenai rasuah, perdana menteri akan menemui satu istilah sedap, iaitu; homovenalis, ia bermaksud manusia yang korup....
View ArticleDemand for owner’s consent to rally defies govt’s reformist image
From Ramkarpal Singh The stance of the government in respect of the anti-corruption gathering scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25 is most regretted, particularly given the fact that there...
View ArticleChina’s Trump dilemma
China’s greatest concern centres on whether or not to decouple its economy from the dollar-dominated international monetary system by turning the BRICS group of major emerging economies into a...
View ArticleCity are back – to square one!
Worst Manchester United team in history? No sooner had Ruben Amorim claimed the dubious honour for his current side than neighbours City hit a spectacular low of their own. Of course, the Blues have...
View ArticleEnd the free lunch culture, please
Malaysians love freebies. Free toll. Free gift. Free ride. The word free is a big part of our lexicon. It is therefore no surprise that the governments decision to discontinue across-the-board...
View ArticlePelik bahasa Inggeris
Rasanya ramai sudah tengok di Facebook atau menerima menerusi aplikasi WhatsApp video yang disiar rancangan televisyen AS, Saturday Night Live mengenai kepelikan bahasa Inggeris. Kata kawan saya,...
View ArticleTiada tol percuma dan diskaun 50%
Pelawak Douglas Lim memuat naik satu video TikTok pada Rabu memohon maaf kepada dua sahabatnya di luar Kuala Lumpur, Tiong Wai Yen dan Marcus Foo, kerana tidak dapat mengunjungi mereka sempena Tahun...
View ArticleMalaysia’s silent crisis of urban sprawl
From Boo Jia Cher There was recent news about yet another low-density, sprawling residential development that sold out in Negeri Sembilan. Situated at the edge of the Klang Valley, these homes lure...
View ArticleTak dengar lagu John Lennon
Imbau 19 Jan lalu. Telah dipersetujui gencatan senjata di Gaza dikuatkuasakan hari itu. Apa yang dilakukan Israel? Mereka tuduh Hamas belot kerana tidak (sebenarnya belum) beri nama tebusan yang akan...
View ArticleKa-ching! Ka-ching! LA fires turn GDP into gross disaster product
GDP refers to gross domestic product. Its not to be confused with God the ultimate creator, even if in some societies the GDP is venerated and worshipped with the same fervour. But its a funny thing,...
View ArticleSalam Tahun Baharu Cina daripada seorang Melayu
Dalam artikel ini saya ingin mengucapkan salam Tahun Baharu Cina kepada semua rakyat kaum tersebut yang meraikan perayaan itu. Saya agak terkilan dengan beberapa isu yang dimainkan sebagai suatu...
View ArticleIndians need affirmative action, not blueprints
From Ravindran Raman Kutty For decades, Malaysian Indians have played a vital role in the nations development, contributing significantly to the economy, education, and cultural diversity. From laying...
View ArticleIncreasing car taxes can reduce road congestion
There are compelling arguments to suggest that increasing car taxes can address congestion problems in Malaysia, a move that aligns with international urban planning practices. In the first of a...
View ArticleAntara dua sang pengampun
Menurut perlembangaan Amerika Syarikat, presidennya ada kuasa memberi keampunan atau menangguh hukuman untuk kesalahan terhadap negara atau for offences against the United States. Itu ringkasnya....
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