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Faith in justice
The Federal civil and criminal courts may not be perfect, but we have a running chance at being dealt with justly should we come before them, says the writer.
Council must ensure true press freedom
ON Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the Malaysian Media Council Bill. The plan is to table it in Parliament in June.
Unenviable task for whoever succeeds Arul
THERE was a time when Malaysian hockey gave us hope. A few times, in fact.
A call to action amid global suffering
It is incumbent upon us, as members of the global community, to recognise our privilege and leverage it for the betterment of those less fortunate, says the writer.
Bumi gathering must be more than talking shop
The opinion out there is that the Bumiputera Economic Congress next week needs to produce meaningful results and not just optics to shore up Malay support.
A cry for help, a roar of success – we have to listen
BERTRAND Rhodict is just 18, and he became one of the first athletes to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games. It was something to shout about.
Review the use of firecrackers
HAS the legalisation of fireworks and firecrackers gotten out of hand?
A hollow win for Tamil schools?
The Federal Court has declared that vernacular schools are here to stay. That’s good news for Chinese schools, despite the declining birth rate. But it’s a different story for Tamil schools.
Uphill journey for reforms
Just like cycling on hilly terrain, without determination and extra effort, it is possible to slide back down on the path to change.
Taib’s career was unparalleled, distinguished and also controversial
TUN Abdul Taib Mahmud did not lose his patrician good looks nor his signature "smiling tiger" grin even as he began to falter in his role as governor of Sarawak.
To all the books I loved before, part 2
MY staircase is getting “booked” again. This time, I’ve taken space on all the steps where I have stacked bundled books that I am giving up for good.
Caught in the bustle of a city of millions
YOU cannot miss a Malaysian walking on the streets of Bangkok. They are so apologetic and considerate.