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Poverty is real for Indians

The community has been helped a lot, says the Prime Minister. But is he right? The reality on the ground looks different.

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It’s a season of peace, not hate

With Hari Raya and the Hindu New Year just days away, it is time for self-reflection, forgiveness, and even love. But there are still many among us who want to breed hate and disunity.

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No room for big business in Dewan

It was a startling revelation – big tobacco lobbyists had met MPs before the anti-smoking act was passed. Whether or not they determined how the vote went, it’s still a huge conflict of interest.

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Stopping the wheels of death

IT was meant to be a gathering to teach motorcyclists to respect the rules of the road, and to have consideration for fellow road users. It ended instead in several senseless deaths and injuries.

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Animal signs and politicians

Chinese New Year is never complete without geomancers telling us what the future holds for each zodiac sign. Here’s a look at what may be in store for some big names.

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Diversity, the Malaysian special

IT was Thaipusam and, as usual, I was in Penang – walking down the streets looking every bit like a kavadi bearer with my bearded face and traditional outfit.

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Water doesn’t just fall from the sky

MY nephew’s house was a mess. There were boxes everywhere, with those black rubbish bags all filled with water. Elsewhere, pots and pans were stacked high, also filled to the brim with water.

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With stability, 2024 has promise

IT was a year which started with much promise, and plenty of promises.

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A self-defeating prejudice

“Ask not what your country can do for you.

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The Malaysian Indian dilemma

THE Universiti Malaya convocation last week was a really lively affair, if social media posts are anything to go by.

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It’s crazy movie season

IT was Deepavali last week and time for the movies. One of the biggest hits was the Hindi blockbuster Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan.

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We need to get out of the well

A FEW weeks ago, a little girl wrote to our Prime Minister, complaining about the toilets in her school.

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