Selamat beraya penjaja jalanan dan penguat kuasa!
Sepanjang Ramadan hari itu kita terkedu dengan kisah Pak Cik Petai, adik jual air mineral dan abang yang jual belon di jalanan di mana keratan video memperlihatkan mereka mengamuk dengan pegawai...
View ArticleIt takes more than just a badge to instil patriotism
From Mustafa K Anuar Instilling patriotism and fostering national harmony in our diverse society is an objective considered important by most Malaysians, especially at this critical juncture of our...
View ArticleZafrul as BAM president: Filling big shoes or a risky gamble?
Tengku Zafrul Aziz is an unconventional contender as the frontrunner for the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) presidency. His rawness in sports management signals both opportunity and risk....
View ArticleSifat agamawan apakah yang baik untuk Malaysia?
Dalam artikel ini saya mengambil teladan sebagai seorang Muslim dan rakyat biasa yang boleh menegur dengan beradab sesiapa yang menjadi pemimpin Islam di Malaysia ini. Meneladan seorang Muslim menegur...
View ArticleWhy China’s marriage crisis matters
Yi Fuxian, a senior scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, spearheaded the movement against Chinas one-child policy. The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily...
View ArticlePermanent solution needed for ‘illegal’ temples built before Merdeka
On March 29, FMT reported that former deputy minister of national unity Ti Lian Ker was backing a suggestion that the government legalise houses of worship following the recent controversy sparked by...
View ArticlePeniaga Rambo dan netizen otak belon lain macam
Ada dua jenis peniaga di ibu kota. Jenis pertama ialah yang berlesen; setia dan patuh undang-undang; selalunya mereka adalah orang kita sendiri iaitu rakyat tempatan. Paling penting mereka tidak...
View ArticleThe weaponisation of tariffs and the new era of coercive trade
From Charles Santiago Its not just about trade. Neither is it an isolated act. It is part of a broader trend where tariffs are no longer mere trade tools but geopolitical weapons. By unilaterally...
View ArticleHow world order changes
The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of FMT.
View ArticleReds Kop title, ‘Dogs of War’ in battle for Europe
Done and dusted? With Liverpool given a 99.2% chance to become champions and the bottom three clubs almost as sure to go down, you might think the EPL season is over. Far from it! As many as 11 clubs...
View ArticleTrump tariffs — keep calm and cut trade barriers
Donald Trumps long awaited tariff hikes have provoked the expected shock and condemnation of most of the world with belligerents threatening tit-for-tat tariffs to hit back. In this predicable...
View Article5 things we must do in response to Trump’s tariffs
From Mazli Noor The Trump administrations decision to impose whats been described as a reciprocal tariff of 24% on Malaysia calls for concrete, determined steps to safeguard the nation and the...
View ArticleBantuan beriman, tak beriman
Kepada pentaasub, bantuan kepada mereka yang memerlukan rupa-rupanya boleh dibeza-bezakan antara penyumbang beriman dan tak beriman. Daripada memikirkan penerima yang berhak mendapat simpati dan...
View ArticleDiplomacy is the newest front in the Russia-Ukraine war
Both sides have indicated a readiness to accept a ceasefire in the Black Sea, but it is far from clear when – or even if – such a limited ceasefire would start, much less what it would encompass.
View ArticleThe gloves come off in Trump’s tariff war
I dont think theres a single person, from Trump on down, who still pretends that tariffs arent taxes, or that they arent inflationary. Theyre both. Tariffs will cause pain for everybody, Americans as...
View ArticleTrump’s tariffs a timely signal to revamp our automotive policy
How does the US tariff policy affect Malaysias automotive market? The industry is challenged by the US singling out the car import permit system, among others, as a discriminatory non-tariff barrier....
View ArticleNiat nak tolong, Saifuddin difitnah
Ketika menerima sumbangan Aidilfitri kepada skuad Kedah Darul Aman (KDA FC) 25 Mac lalu, terdengar seorang pemain memberitahu Saifuddin Nasution Ismail agar mengambil alih pasukan yang sedang...
View ArticleUS tariffs on Malaysia: how to negotiate a deal?
From Jason Chuah The media has been bewailing and deploring in equal measure the recently introduced Trumpian tariffs on US imports. Malaysia has stated that no retaliatory tariffs will be imposed but...
View ArticleTahi politik yang merimaskan
Jika berlaku isu hangat berkenaan figura politik yang menjurus ke arah gosip dan hal remeh-temeh, saya tidak layan. Apatah lagi hal kepartian sebab saya non-partisan. Saya berundur daripada politik...
View ArticleTrump: Wira atau penjahat?
Ahad lalu, Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim mengkritik keputusan Amerika Syarikat (AS) (saya membacanya sebagai Donald Trump) untuk mengenakan tarif timbal balik 24% ke atas Malaysia dengan alasan...
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