Scratched record? Groundhog Day? Welcome to the world of the Malaysian politician.

WHEN Datuk Idris Ahmad, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), made the announcement that Muslims should stay away from the Bon Odori festival in Selangor, the PAS leader obviously had no idea how far he had overstepped his authority.

Everything counts when we deliberate our country’s economic stability – even the GST.

It works wonders on the international stage, yet English is being sidelined here.

Why are we drowning in our diversity when we should be riding its crest?

A leopard never changes its spots, but we’re more than open to being wrong.

HERE we go again – another decently attired woman prohibited from entering a government building.

Only with the proper application of inclusiveness will we retain our best workforce.

No one is exempt from the long arm of the law, but everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

The law serves without fear or favour, and this should not be contradicted.

THE harsh jail sentence imposed on Sam Ke Ting over a devastating fatal accident nearly five years ago, has generated national debate. In the 3.20am incident on Feb 18, 2017, eight teenagers on modified bicycles (basikal lajak) were killed.

Granted, this is all new turf, but Malaysia could do better in prettying itself up for tourists.