Facing the disorder in Trump’s order
Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken the world and, although there is a 90-day pause for now, Malaysia – and Asean – has work to do to weather the storm ahead.
In tragedy, a message of hope
It was a monster fire, but it was also one that silenced the divisive monsters in our society. Instead, the true, caring Malaysian shone through in the Putra Heights calamity.
A land mine well defused
It was an emotive issue but thank God that saner heads have prevailed. But the recent temple dispute highlights a need to regularise places where different faiths worship God.
Walking the talk in the Palestine cause
Palestinians are not the bad guys, they are the victims of Israel's iron-handedness. Malaysia, as a staunch supporter of the Palestine cause, must do all it can to help.
Two worlds come together
At buka puasa gatherings, politics take a backseat and the buzz is all about the ties between a politician and actress. No other topic, it seems, can match this match.
No place for haters in nation-building
While childish antics should be met with reasonable penalties, serial offenders who misuse race and religion need to be punished. But we also need to move on and focus on building the nation.
A high five for Kedah farmers
The project to have five rice harvests in two years will not only increase padi yield, but will also raise the income levels of farmers in Kedah. There can be no place for politics in this initiative.
Take these ‘sweet nothings’ with lots of salt
We have the most sugar daddies and the most dangerous cities. True? No, not true. These are mostly reports from dubious surveys and we need to question such reports on social media.
Royal hands that bind
In a society that is being fragmented by political theologians and supremacists, it is heartening that the royal houses are showing the way to unity, tolerance, and moderation.
Unity must be our guiding principle
Our lawmakers need to always keep in mind that Malaysia is a multiracial and multi-religious country.
Reality rules
With the current global headwinds and an impending general election, we have no time to waste on inconsequential issues and unproductive political rhetoric.
Jokes – let’s crack up, not crack down
Humour can often be a coping strategy for any problem. But what do we do with people who can’t cope with humour? Just chill. There’s no need to get all worked up or rush to the cops.
