Will the murky mad season ever end and give Malaysians the clarity they need?

In a world that seems to be increasingly oppressive, this quote by Nelson Mandela from his book 'Long Walk to Freedom', seemed fodder for thought.

We need to take a good hard look at ourselves and how we treat the most marginalised among us, especially women and children, says the writer.

Our responses to the Rohingya situation expose a very ugly side of Malaysians, especially online.

The hot weather and global wars seem to be driving people crazy, especially the men, says the writer.

If people in the creative fields are not allowed to be creative, what sort of art are they supposed to produce, asks the writer.

The decision not to hold any Raya open houses this year is wise, but the loss of Malaysia's annual showcase of peace and harmony will be deeply felt.

The corruption cancer may be far removed from most ordinary people, yet it affects them disproportionately, says the writer.

This year, can we put some of our energy, if not all, into doing things more intelligently, more wisely and more compassionately, asks the writer.

In 2026, we must be better and do better than 2025, especially to learn from others' mistakes.

We need a holistic approach to solve the social problems plaguing our teens.

It is urgent for prominent men in our society to start saying clearly that respect for all, especially women and girls, is what makes a man.