Don't forget our history
The destruction of a candi in Kedah showed how little we care for the nation’s history. And the wanton sale of artefacts from other local ancient kingdoms only adds to the growing problem.
Let the children learn
The NRD has every right to ensure only the deserving get their documents. But is that reason enough to deny an innocent child the right to education.
Is it so 'art' to love murals?
What do Justin Bieber, the Middle East and Malaysia have in common? Well, they have all been caught in street art controversies, for one thing.
A time to celebrate, a time to ponder
Deepavali is held to celebrate the death of evil at the hands of good, of darkness being vanquished by light. But every so often, death is cruel and there is little to celebrate.
Thank god for the dog people
A video that went viral recently showed how cruel people can be when handling strays. So, it is heartwarming to learn that there are people out there who care to give these strays a decent life.
From ashes to stashes
Some people have strange ways of fulfilling the last wishes of the dying – milk, sand and even gold. So, how about the dying wish of a man who will soon be nothing but a handful of ash?
No man, no cry!
IT’S been a miserable week. There has been rain, floods, a couple of days without proper water supply after diesel was poured into a river.
No place for collateral damage
The crackdown on violent crime is long overdue and, thankfully, the cops have finally decided to play hardball – but there must not be an overreaction that could lead to innocent victims.
Answer lies in the cop of small things
Violent crime is on the rise and even bigwigs are now admitting it. However, there could be hope – and it’s not so much from police patrols. The answer may just lie in unleaded petrol.