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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.

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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.

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A multifarious deluge

The incompetence and disorganisation of the authorities in handling the devastating floods rightfully incur the public’s wrath.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Planetary survival matters

There’s a dire need to tackle climate change and protect the environment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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