As a lawyer and citizen, the writer is increasingly concerned about a simple question: who will ultimately control whom?

Every year as our National Day approaches, we say many of the same things.

Religion should not be doled out as a political weapon, lest ordinary believers will pay a price, says the writer.

Why nationality is not the same as ethnicity.

Constitutional literacy must be a prerequisite for political leadership, says the writer.

Malaysia's future will depend not on who can best protect individual ethnic groups but on who can best solve Malaysian problems with Malaysian solutions.

The lesson from history is painfully consistent: without effective checks and balances, abuse of power usually follows.

Are Malaysians prepared for the threat we do not see?

What people choose to fight for, and how they do it, reveal who they really are, says the writer.

International relations cannot be seen through a purely religious lens, says the writer.

A mature society should be capable of asking honest questions about whether its existing social constructs still serve justice, harmony, and the collective well-being of all its citizens.

Real life is not like TV. It's time for us to learn how politics works, says the writer.