The exploding number of immigrants in the country is no longer tenable. We cannot permanently carry the region's refugee burden and have to be firm – but we can be compassionate too.

There are worse things for a country to be known for than being predictable.

A place in heaven is up to the Almighty, whatever name we call him by. We should not fall for people in robes who purport to speak for God.

The Islamist party is riding a wave of success and believes it can take Putrajaya. But more important than winning is actually being able to govern.

Arriving back in Malaysia after a trip abroad is more than a homecoming. It's emotion, it's the memories of childhood, the food, the smells, and the many friendly faces.

National Day should be more than just a celebration. With many using race and religion to fracture our society, it should also be a time to reflect on our founding fathers' dreams – and what we want to be.

The Tabung Haji scandal serves as a lesson that the people's trust should never be treated callously.

As we fly the Jalur Gemilang in unity this National Month, we should also remember to celebrate the contribution of the everyday Malaysians.

After a couple of state elections, many are pushing for a general election. But the unity government, formed to provide stability, needs to stay in charge at least until its reforms bear fruit.

Politicians always want to have the last word, even if their words are wrong. They never admit their errors but use excuses like 'wrong translation' and 'out of context' to mask their mistakes.

Some Malaysian leaders are talking about hosting the World Cup. It may sound dreamy, but for a nation grappling with harsh economic realities, it's an unrealistic fantasy.

We seem to be having election after election, with politicians constantly on the campaign trail with little time to do what they were really voted in for: administer the nation.