I'm Sorry, Can We Have a Procedure for Saying Sorry?
What's it all about?
In today's world, public apologies seem to be commonplace, like gravel on a pothole-ridden Malaysian road – they're everywhere, an irritation, and there seems to be more...
Draghi's Report Confirms Europe's Irreversible Decline
Averting a Crisis
When the euro crisis was young, some of us became convinced that a massive public green investment programme was necessary to save Europe from economic stagnation and from the ultra-right that would...
Benefits and Challenges of Being a Partner of BRICS
Opportunities for Economic Diversification
Participation alongside new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE presents avenues for trade within a bloc that includes founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa....
For crying out loud, please understand what's fake news
The weaponization of a phrase
It is perhaps one of the ironies of the New Malaysia that some of the most vocal opponents of the Anti-Fake News Act are now the loudest...
Lemon Law: Protecting Car Buyers in the Age of EVs and Connected Vehicles
How California Does It
In California, the "lemon law" covers defective vehicles, entitling a buyer to a full refund for a vehicle with major defects, such as intermittent...
How to Reform the UN Security Council
The Need for Reform
As world leaders convened in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, the prospect of reforming the Security Council emerged as a major topic of discussion. A key question...
The T15 are not your enemies, Mr Prime Minister
A Plea from a Friend
As a friend who struggled for you during the time of Reformasi, as a friend who defended you during all the allegations against you, as a friend...
A Good Government to Match a Good King of the People
A New Era of Leadership
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has taken on his responsibilities with a smile and a friendly approach. It is refreshing to see that Istana Negara,...
Is Najib's Apology Linked to New Laws about 'House Arrest'?
A Reflection of a Flawed System
I still remember a policeman waving me to the side of the road, insisting that I had crossed double white lines at a busy junction...
Navigating the Israel-Gaza Conflict: A Plea for Context and Understanding
The Israel-Gaza conflict has continued to capture global attention, each round of violence reigniting debates around security, sovereignty, and the humanitarian impacts of prolonged tensions. Israel, facing sustained rocket fire...
