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From the river to the sea

One can only hope there is enough decency among politicians to apply the lessons of history and create a lasting peace following the Middle East conflict

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Ideas for our democratic institutions

There have recently been some interesting proposals to improve our democracy.

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Funeral rites that connect

THE 10th Tunku Ampuan of Negri Sembilan and the 10th Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia, Tunku Ampuan Najihah Almar­hum Tunku Besar Burhanuddin passed away on Sept 8.

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Liberty should be our foundation

ALL around the world we have seen how different narratives address the various crises of political instability, economic uncertainty, rising inequality and low wages. As we have seen in Malaysia in recent elections, political parties employ a mix of ideological arguments, populist slogans and dominant personalities to get their message across – and of course we have seen how the “3Rs” of race, religion and royalty have been weaponised in both directions.

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Hand that rocks the cradle

The decisions politicians make will profoundly affect the future of and for our youths.

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The impact of nuclear war

After Hiroshima, divisions remain over the morality of developing and using weapons of mass destruction.

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Matches to reflect upon

The importance of our country’s stability is necessary to ensure continued recovery and investors’ confidence, and execution of needed reforms.

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Pointers on historical sovereignty

Our politicians would do well to be more aware of history to keep us on a straight path.

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A dose of youthful vitality

A refreshing conversation with some schoolgirls on topics ranging from education to politics and K-pop.

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Rituals of a crowned democracy

Keeping the government to account until the next election must be inculcated and practised with vigilance, to ensure a healthy civic life in our country.

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Return of Raya traditions

THE return of Hari Raya traditions brought untold happiness all around, but also had huge educational value, particularly for younger relatives who, with three years of disruption due to Covid-19, could not experience them before.

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High hopes for national renewal

It is encouraging to see how Parliament as an institution has reformed itself to make itself more dynamic and reactive to the citizens it represents.

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