Insincere apologies are an insult, too
Retractions and apologies are often used as an expedient or hypocritical way to cover up deliberate transgressions.
Tattoos and ‘our culture’
If we really want to talk about Malay culture, put down the guitars, sell off the drum kits, and go have fun with the gamelan.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
The recent function in Kajang was held not to celebrate CPM's struggle but to mark the anniversary of the peace treaty between it and the Malaysian government.
‘Deep state’ should be probed by independent body, not cops
It’s only common sense not to allow public bodies, including the police, to probe themselves.
Communism is not evil, but CPM’s methods were
Chin Peng led a group of violent rebels that terrorised and slaughtered fellow Malayans.
The citizenship laws still denying women true equality
Pakatan Harapan promised to review laws that discriminate against women, yet these policies have remained untouched.
In the new Malaysia, no room for the old communist bogey
If at all there is an issue with Chin Peng’s ashes, it has got to do with smuggling them into the country.
To be at peace with ourselves, reclaim truth and justice
To be at peace with itself in 2020, our nation has to bring to closure some vexatious unfinished business.
Chin Peng’s ashes and the Hitler salute
Chin Peng was centrally involved with the Japanese fascists who were in the Axis with Hitler’s Germany, yet people are more riled up about the former CPM leader.
Why Sosma should not be repealed
This law has to be defended, although some amendments may be needed to ensure there is no abuse.
Time for a unity government?
The only way to move forward is to abandon the ideologies and methods that have failed us and to reduce politicking by opening up the government to more parties.
DAP, the biggest loser in the Tanjung Piai massacre?
Had this been a mixed martial arts contest, the referee would have stopped the fight and declared a knock-out.
Palm oil and sustainable development practices
The government has introduced several corrective measures in the industry since taking over in May last year.
Taman Rimba Kiara and Kampung Baru: A tale of 2 projects
Engagements with stakeholders for both projects has been minimal.
Tanjung Piai loss has nothing to do with perception, but performance
It would be demeaning to say that Malays and Chinese voters were unthinking and easily susceptible to political propaganda.
The problem with fighting the illegal wildlife trade
Even when the so-called kingpins are arrested, they are easily replaced by their colleagues.
No point reshuffling the Cabinet now
Any reshuffle would only be a temporary move as there will be another Cabinet team when the next leader takes over from Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Child marriages harm our children
If we prevaricate, we expose our children to the possibility of physical danger every day.
Kapar MP’s senseless resentment of smoking, vaping ban
The rules against smoking and vaping should be seen as similar to a move long ago to prevent customers from spitting on restaurant floors.
Premature to call for a general election now
Losing in four out of nine by-elections no doubt calls for some soul searching but it’s too early to say that the current government has lost the trust of the people.
Aren’t the Orang Asli Malaysians, too?
We push mega projects which cost billions but somehow lack the money to rescue people who have no food.
Malaysia’s window of opportunity is closing fast
Malaysia is drifting when it needs to be operating full-steam ahead.
KTM’s ticketing shambles is a rail nightmare
An utter disgrace to see hordes of people queueing all day and an online system that's nearly non-existent, says the writer.
