Along The Watchtower


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Donald Trump – from zero to hero

The gushing praise for the US president from the media and politicians reflects the country’s constant appetite for war, no matter what the reason is to declare one.

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We need to redress a grave injustice

Turning the May 13 cemetery into a heritage site would be a step towards truly learning from a tragic episode.

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Quest for food security

Malaysia is not likely to face food shortages but food security, especially for our staple of rice, should not be taken for granted.

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Time to rethink our Datukships

While many who are conferred awards deserve the accolade, the rising number of titles being given to criminals and scumbags makes a mockery of the honour.

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A Barcelona solution for Malacca?

Traffic congestion in the country’s historic city has gotten worse and ironically two traffic dispersal projects under construction have become part of the problem.

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Well done, Tigress! Good luck, ice stars!

The Malaysian women’s hockey team deserves praise for making it to the next round of World Cup qualification, and more sponsorship is needed for the country’s ice sports athletes.

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Timor-Leste’s win against Goliath Oz

A treaty that is unfair to one of South-East Asia’s poorest countries will be repealed to enable it to redraw a more realistic border with Australia.

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The truth about 'fake news'

With only half a dozen media conglomerates controlling media in the US and rest of the world, we should be wary of ‘dubious stories’.

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A taxing case before the court

The RM199mil tax penalty on a Malaysian is set to have implications for other businessmen and even pensioners living in Australia.

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The principle of Parliamentary privilege

The rule of law should reign supreme in the administration of Parliament where our laws are made.

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Sorrow, anger and anxiety

Thailand mourns the death of its beloved king, amidst uncertainty over its political and social stability.

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Disturbing holes in MH17 report

Many questions still remain unanswered in the Joint Investigation Team’s findings into the ill-fated flight.