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Are we voluntarily living a life of lies?
The strategy of instilling fear in our childhood was so effective that it is carried on into life, including in the political realm, where politicians have become adept at creating a bogeyman to make the citizens and voters do their bidding.
Holding the government accountable to the citizens
IN the past two decades in our country, we have increasingly heard the words “accountability and transparency of the government”. What is it really and how is it possible for ordinary citizens to hold the government accountable for their actions? Should the government even be accountable to the citizens or should they just be left alone to do their work?
Constitutional supremacy or parliamentary supremacy?
LET me try to explain this as simply as possible so that ordinary citizens who are not lawyers can understand. It is extremely important to our lives.LET me try to explain this as simply as possible so that ordinary citizens who are not lawyers can understand. It is extremely important to our lives.
A fable of the well of madness
A BUDDHIST monk in Penang told me a story during the holidays after my Form Five.
Debunking the modern feudal mindset
In a democracy, every citizen has equal opportunities to prosper, progress and determine the way he wants to live his life in accordance with the law.
Who does Malaysia belong to?
The Federal Constitution does not confer any rights to ‘ownership’ of the nation based on ethnicity or religion.
A ‘benevolent father’ as govt
Compassion is a fundamental value that a govt must have if its going to serve the people properly.
Building blocks of society
RECENTLY I had a wonderful time sharing my thoughts on “Why not live together as human beings?” with a group of higher secondary and university students.
In urgent need of a makeover
I cannot confidently say that the whole of Malaysia was shocked by the allegations in Court of Appeal judge Datuk Dr Hamid Sultan Abu Backer’s affidavit. Sure, there are serious allegations made against some members of the Judiciary and this ought to be of concern to every citizen who wants our key institutions’ integrity to be protected.
The firewalls that divide us
May 13 is a constant reminder of the danger of allowing politicians to proceed on ethnic lines in politics, so the people need to lead the way in creating a truly Malaysian nation.
