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Embarking on a brave new role
I AM not very good at goodbyes. I prefer to slip away quietly. I find it’s the best way (especially when evading bitter girlfriends and debtors!).
Shiny moment to slimy movement
THIS is my final piece for 2018. So I want to wish all of you an advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sedition Act should not be used again
Other options are available to the authorities in the Penal Code that can be used against rioters.
Racist views must be countered
AS I am writing this, I am getting ready to go to Bernama TV for some programme or other. I’ve been told that we will be discussing issues such as human rights and judicial independence.
Lies that keep inequality alive
Some people are relying on false arguments to whip up objection to an international convention on racial discrimination.
Slippery slopes of pathetic excuses
When things go wrong, stick to the facts and address weaknesses instead of making false accusations and ignoring real problems.
Think twice before deporting Syrian
HASSAN Al Kontar, the Syrian man who had been living in KLIA2 since March, is currently in police custody. I am sure you have heard of this man; after all, his story is interesting and has parallels with a particularly saccharine movie. Except there’s no Catherine Zeta Jones.
Tricky path to university independence
Should there be instant autonomy, come what may, or should the right people be appointed to pave the way for proper autonomy?
Minimum wage is about dignity
MALAYSIA has the fifth highest number of public holidays in the world. This is all well and good, but in this newspaper business, we lowly columnists are often forced by our harsh editors to submit our pieces well ahead of holidays so that they can go and sit on a beach somewhere.
Come back, Jho Low
The man at the centre of the 1MDB scandal should return to clear his name. But will Penang still be home?
Time to do away with Sedition Act
THE 100th day of the Pakatan Harapan Government is coming up. It is this Friday, if my math does not fail me. The coalition has promised to do 10 things within 100 days of forming the Federal Government and some have been fulfilled, like the abolishment of the Goods and Services Tax and the reintroduction of fuel subsidies.
Spare us the righteous anger
The change that Malaysians voted for will not last if we don’t push back against the manipulation of racial and religious issues.