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Irrational cruelty
There are more good people than bad in this world. But why do some people make it difficult for those who want to do good?
For a shiny, happy Malaysia
Most Malaysians want to be able to forget all of the noise and negativity and simply be happy, even if only temporarily, says the writer.
Cruel dichotomy
On the one hand, we celebrate children, encourage people to have lots of them. Yet we want to discriminate between them and their less lucky peers, especially those who had no say on where and how they were born.
The colourful dread
What we need to do to fight it is to cherish our beautiful majmuk country, where every single one of us, all perfectly clear-minded, makes it so.
Traditional and modest
Suddenly, vintage styles of kebaya and baju kurung in all sorts of fabrics are the rage this Hari Raya.
A time of restraint and reflection
Given how unrestrained so many people have been lately, Ramadan could not have come at a better time, says the writer.
Power of travel
Maybe the best thing that this government can do is to round up the most close-minded people that we have and give them a free trip to the places that they think we should emulate, says the writer.
Stereotyping Malaysians
We need to change how we think of others and ourselves if we want to compete with the larger world.
Time for action
The columnist hopes the new government will focus on solving the country’s environmental issues.
Malaysia’s diversity on display
And waiting for a government to be formed is a bit like playing Wordle, says the writer.
The conversation underpinning democracy must be opened to all
WELL, the silly season is upon us again. Along with interminable rain, we will now have to suffer a deluge of fanciful speeches, false promises and fake smiles.