Why Not?


    Go to
Why Not?

Festive food for thought

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

Why Not?

See the substance, not form

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.

Why Not?

Drawing the line on superstitions

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.

Why Not?

Heartless deeds driven by greed

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.

Why Not?

The modern day evil demons

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.

Why Not?

A minefield at former tin mines

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.

Why Not?

Why don’t they ever learn

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

Why Not?

Religiously chasing unity

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

Why Not?

A warrior god and warring godfathers

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.

Why Not?

Love your faith and thy neighbour

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.

Why Not?

The Incredible Hug

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.

Why Not?

Pray tell, why the great hatred?

IT was the morning of Dec 25. I was at a relative’ house where prayers – Hindu ones – were being held. Outside, festivities were in the air. It was Christmas, after all.

Others Also Read