EXPRESSIONS of hatred are unfortunately marring the many examples of humanity’s best qualities at this challenging moment for our species.

THE best traits of Malaysians continue to support frontliners in the fight against Covid-19, with diverse individuals and groups working together. These groups source different types of personal protective equipment, distribute foodstuff that provides nutrition and immunity for medical and security staff, and coordinate deliveries to ensure a maximum number of people can be reached with fewer journeys.

THE nationwide movement control order has now been extended to April 14 as countries worldwide escalate action to control Covid-19.

It is incumbent upon all of us to exercise caution, common sense and cooperation with the authorities.

ONE school I keep returning to is SMK Tunku Besar Burhanuddin, partly due to its connection with the family – Tunku Besar Burhanuddin ibni Yamtuan Antah is my great-grandfather – and partly because it is located next door to Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Negri Sembilan.

Trust needs to be rebuilt urgently to heal the heart and soul of the nation.

Let the Yang di-Pertuan Agong find the best solution for the country amidst this political turmoil.

Think tank pledges to provide a voice and a platform for the development of the country according to the principles of Malaysia’s foundations.

MALAYSIA’S performance in the recently-released Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index 2019 is our best ever, ranking 43rd out of 167 countries and territories, and scoring 7.16 points out of 10, with individual scores of 9.17 for Electoral Process and Pluralism, 7.86 for Functioning of Government, 6.67 for Political Participation, 6.25 for Political Culture, and 5.88 for Civil Liberties.

Malaysian parents must be trusted to make the best education choices for their children and not let authoritarianism and narrow political agendas get in the way.

The government’s task is compounded by those who want to score political points even at a time when everybody should be listening to the scientists.

GLC reform can only be properly achieved when the wider economic strategy of the country is articulated first.