Winners and Losers in the Khat Row
Winner: Distraction
This word, when separated from politics, almost loses its usefulness. In the case of the khat debate, it is the clear winner, for the controversy came against the backdrop of a series...
A Tale of Two Flags
Double Standard?
Several politicians from parties based on race and religion have on several occasions raised concerns over the waving of China’s national flag.
Before this issue came up, I had no idea that waving the flag...
The Causes and Consequences of Trump's Comeback
A Failure to Connect with the Electorate
During the just-concluded US election campaign, I did not follow opinion polls, pore over “evidence-based” predictions, or read “expert” analyses of the race. As soon as I...
Meritocracy with Affirmative Action
The Importance of Affirmative Action
It is heartening to hear that Sarawak has decided to remove race-based quotas for university entrance and to bring back meritocracy as the basis for entry into tertiary educational institutions. However, before...
The Cruel Joke of Merdeka and Maal Hijrah
Two important historical markers are being celebrated back to back in Malaysia. Both celebrate freedom, but our actions in practice are contrary to the spirit of liberation that we seem to observe.
A...
Telecom cable thefts are on the rise across Malaysia, threatening to cripple essential communication infrastructure, disrupt daily life, and burden the economy. From bustling urban centers to quiet rural communities, the wave of these crimes has spread like wildfire,...
Eh Bila Nak Habis Daa…
Fadillah Yusof's U-Turn on MoU
Fadillah Yusof, the Deputy Prime Minister, has been accused of being indecisive and inconsistent in his approach to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the government and opposition MPs. Just a...
An Urgent Call to Combat the Vape and Shisha Epidemic in Malaysia
By Dato G Kumaar Aamaan
In recent years, the rise of vape and shisha culture in Malaysia has transitioned from a popular trend to a public health crisis, creating...
Belarus in the Dock
Lithuania's Referral to the International Criminal Court
Lithuania submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on September 30, requesting an investigation into Belarus over possible crimes against humanity targeting Belarusian civilians “at the behest of...
When Stealing is a More Serious Offence than Causing a Person's Death
A Double Standard in the Justice System?
A recent incident in Ipoh has left many questioning the severity of punishments handed out by the courts. A 24-year-old woman, Siti...
