So what if a bunch of louts makes noise outside a mall? It’s just a 100 or so of them. We must shut them out. And listen instead to the many good ones in our midst. The real Malaysians.

With the festive season upon us, we must keep in mind that if we do not waste food, no one will go hungry.

Clothing aside, it is about time some adults grow up and see young athletes for what they really are – young people with potential to go far.

It’s true the four arrested for baring all at Mount Kinabalu acted disrespectfully but let’s not give credit to this bunch for the quake.

The tales of the suffering have been told, the gross negligence, exposed. Now, it’s time to go after the trafffickers, camp guards and the officers whose palms were greased before this monstrosity happened.

The Arakkans of Hindu mythology were evil demons. But even they will be put to shame by the evil that is being perpetrated on those who now live in what was once the kingdom of Arakan.

Two old tin mines, now both urban enclaves, and two issues. In one, there is a protest over religion. At the other, there is a hue and cry over a musical concert. Are we really that intolerant? No, not really.

Over 300 children died in accidents in the first three months. Some parents are deliberately putting their children in harm’s way.

Religion should be used to unite, with the beliefs and values we share, and not to divide using the things in which we differ.

Malaysian Indians seem to be on the warpath – against themselves. It’s frightening these days to read reports of men being slain around the country.

Does professing your love for someone of another religion make you waver in your own? Some claim that is so. But this writer begs to differ.

What’s in a hug? Much more than meets the eye, say researchers. It’s therapeutic, soothing, eases stress and chases away your cares. But as we have seen, it can touch a raw nerve or two.