WITH the year coming to an end soon, it is appropriate for me to look at the events of 2018.

If people bothered to understand the principles behind Icerd, there probably would be less concern and agitation over the UN convention.

AS we come to the end of the year, citizens are relieved over the developments that have taken place. In today’s environment it is difficult to deal with legal issues in isolation without going into and touching on things political.

Malaysia’s feelgood factor won’t last if people can’t speak their mind and corruption goes unpunished.

I RECENTLY wrote about the Anti-Fake News Act and the Sedition Act. Some readers are asking why I have not been commenting on the country’s current issues, particularly regarding vessels of one type or another.

The repeal of the Sedition Act should not be rushed into, it should either be amended or replaced by another Act.

By voting against the Bill to repeal the Anti-Fake News Act, some senators have ignored what the rakyat want.

IN MY column, I have always aimed at making readers aware of the legal issues involved in different situations in an objective manner. I have not joined a political party since I started working, but today I have decided after much reflection to write on a political matter.

WE celebrated National Day last week with the usual pomp and pageantry. It is a reminder that our country’s independence is precious and that we must always appreciate and safeguard it.

Doing away with screening process for employees complaining of unfair dismissal will save time and ensure fairness.

Employment is well protected under Malaysian law. If there is no just cause for termination, an employee must know how to challenge the employer’s action.

MY last article (“About police action and inaction”, July 12, 2018) received quite a bit of response. In it, I discussed whether certain ways in which police personnel act is proper or not.