Merdeka reflections


Proud Malaysians: Armed Forces Chief Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar (on the left) and Army Chief Jeneral Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan pinning the three-star rank on Lim (centre) during his promotion ceremony. (Right) IGP Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail pinning the rank insignia on Comm Kumar. — Bernama

WITH the National Day around the corner, it’s a good time to reflect on where we’ve taken steps forward, and where we’ve taken steps backwards.

We’ll start with the less encouraging issues, and then examine the more positive developments.

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