Without knowing the underlying causes for such violence, how would we be able to prevent it?

No presidential speechwriter ever wrote a speech for his boss totally on his own.

Muslims are benefiting from other people’s inventions, but in Malaysia all sorts of schemes are invented to relieve other Muslims of their money.

Common courtesy has been poisoned by those with nothing better to do than to think of endless ways to be rude to others.

Shoddy work is considered normal and we now accept standards which are much lowered.

MH370 has thrown up a huge mirror upon which we can see much that is wrong with us, as well as some that is right.

Malaysians have turned to their own talents to express both their grief and support for the people on MH370, and their families and friends.

In this journey of life, we are all fellow passengers, even though we come from different backgrounds.

We often put far less effort into forming an opinion than into choosing what we eat, buy or even wear.

IN light of recent events and with the lack of guidance from up top on how to conduct ourselves in an argument, I thought I would volunteer some tips on How to Win an Argument in Malaysia.

As we reflect on the past year, let’s resolve to be strong and wake up to reality in 2014.

Instead of seeking revenge, true leaders should seek to bring reconciliation to the people.