We’re hoping for neither aspirant nor actor because what we need are leaders by example.

THE coming months will be rough. No one knows for sure how long it will last as the world grapples with inflation and the prospect of a global recession.

Much to our discomfort, graft has grafted onto some of our politicians’ psyches like an incurable, sickening disease.

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

IT’S a little more than a month away from our National Day celebrations, when the nation turns 62, but ironically, instead of proudly celebrating being Malaysian, some of us are continuing to preach about race and religion.

Contrary to the belief of some, the frequent use of racist slurs doesn’t make it right in any context, and it’s high time it is eradicated.

While the China-Hong Kong union still sits uncomfortably at times two decades on, the road ahead is slowly but surely being paved.

Farcical political situations and a depleting economy. If there’s a time to rally the troops to thwart the country’s follies, the upcoming National Day looks the opportune moment.

THE Convent Light Street in Penang will always be a special place for me. It remains the only sister school of my alma mater, St Xavier’s Institution, where I had my primary and secondary education.

Loosening wheels and appearing cracks are endemic of a Government swiftly put together, but these wrongs may be righted soon – at the expense of some.

The West’s latest accusations against China’s human rights record simply reek of hypocrisy.

THE controversy surrounding the appointment of Latheefa Koya as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner isn’t going away soon and can only lead to waves of discontent and suspicion.