Category Archives: Comment

With so much confusion over pardons, Selangor is publishing a booklet to explain the functions of the state Pardons Board. NEVER has the role and functions of the Pardons Board ever come under such intense spotlight. A controversy is continuing […] Continue Reading

There must be better ways to handle the problem. The death of four people at the New Year’s Eve concert in Bandar Sunway recently was a tragedy but it was still an isolated incident. The temporary suspension of all concerts […] Continue Reading

AI LIKE many Malaysians, I often have to remind my colleagues, neighbours and friends that chat groups are not the best place to discuss politics, especially topics on race relations and religion. Some of us often forget that participants in […] Continue Reading

The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister is expected to leave Umno, with top-level negotiations completed for his entry into the new party. In April, Tengku Zafrul quit as Selangor Umno treasurer, citing differences of opinion and lack of direction. In […] Continue Reading

PAS lawmaker Mohd Yusni Mat Piah learnt his lesson the hard way when he had to retract and apologise to the Prime Minister last week. The Penaga state assemblyman had claimed during a Penang state assembly sitting that Datuk Seri […] Continue Reading

THE last thing that the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, would expect is to be called a racist. After all, she is married to a Chinese husband and her children were sent to Chinese schools. […] Continue Reading

THE biggest frustration faced by employers when they interview prospective job applicants, especially fresh graduates, is the lack of competencies like communication, innovation and leadership skills. There are enough surveys that have been carried out by various organisations including the […] Continue Reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) — It has been a while since Malaysians began to feel some pride. Certainly, the strengthening of the ringgit against the dollar has made a big impact on national confidence. The Malaysian ringgit, which continues […] Continue Reading

More importantly, the visit marks the celebration of 50 years of friendship between Malaysia and China this year. The four-day visit by Sultan Ibrahim is his first overseas state visit since his installation as the King in July. According to […] Continue Reading

A fact check would show that MAS isn’t the only one grappling with the issues in the post-Covid period as demand for travel has shot up. THE celebrations at Malaysia Airlines following the announcement in March that the airline had […] Continue Reading