An exhilarating celebration
ALL Malaysians have had to forgo usual birthday celebrations at least once since 2020: depending on the date, some have had to stay home twice in a row with no public acknowledgment of getting older. Some may secretly prefer this, but if social media is any indication, birthday parties are back with a vengeance.
Unforced errors of corruption
In the recent controversy surrounding the MACC, the real test of political leadership is in enacting reforms to prevent such débâcles from recurring.
A multifarious deluge
The incompetence and disorganisation of the authorities in handling the devastating floods rightfully incur the public’s wrath.
Of names and trees
The best policy in any social interaction is, as much as possible, to treat people as individuals and not depend on initial prejudices.
Exposing the best of humanity
IN 2019, I was invited by the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (MGTC) to be involved in our efforts for Expo 2020 in Dubai, specifically for the #MyButterflyEffect campaign.
A reset after the pandemic
Whether in London or Kuala Lumpur, life is changing for better or for worse after nearly two years of living with Covid-19 fear.
Planetary survival matters
There’s a dire need to tackle climate change and protect the environment.
A welcome burst of energy
As the country slowly awakens to pre-pandemic days, all must work to ensure that the lessons of Covid-19 mean our national values are strengthened and disseminated, more than ever.
A recipe for building unity
IN my last article I highlighted the multi-racial composition of the Negri Sembilan football team, arguing that state affinities can help, rather than hinder, loyalty to Malaysia more broadly.
We can co-exist as one
Our patriotism and duties as a citizen can perfectly co-exist with different identities – whether that is defined by ethnicity, state, profession or even musical taste.
Parley over Parliament
THE institution of Parliament has rarely been so prominent in the public consciousness as it has been now for the past few months. Since the proclamation of a state of emergency, and more so since its expiry, politicians, lawyers, think tankers, pundits and netizens have referred to Parliament as a vital body in moving our country forward.
Contrasting power changes
As desperation grows with the Taliban in power in Afghanistan, over in Malaysia a new leader is in place facing different kinds of challenges to build a Malaysian Family.