Category Archives: Comment

IT’S clear-cut attempted murder against outspoken activist-lawyer Siti Kasim. Certainly, it is a matter to be taken seriously. While we don’t expect everyone to share or even tolerate her views on certain issues relating to religion, planting a bomb on […] Continue Reading

IT does not look like the apology from caretaker Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is enough to placate the anger at the Selangor palace over the politician’s remarks. The PAS leader has […] Continue Reading

Multiculturalism has been forged in our history, and while politicians may fudge the plot sometimes, its spirit lives on in the hearts of the people. AT a time when the political air is filled with a toxic race and religion […] Continue Reading

A once-respected leader wants Malaysia pushed back into the dark ages. TUN Dr Mahathir Mohamad may have forgotten, but a little over 30 years ago, the then prime minister announced a grand vision to raise Malaysia to be a developed […] Continue Reading

OUR Malaysian nurses are overworked, underpaid and underappreciated, but all PAS MP Wan Razali Wan Nor cares about is their attire, which he claims is too tight and not syariah-compliant. That is the problem with PAS leaders and their deep-rooted […] Continue Reading

NOT many Singaporeans are going to admit it, but I have personally experienced many cases where Malaysia has been talked down to because our neighbours feel they are better off. Indeed, they are way ahead of us. As much as […] Continue Reading

Charity is about providing sincerely and without bias. MALAYSIAN tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan is one of the country’s most generous philanthropists. He receives requests for financial assistance from organisations and individuals daily and a panel helps him vet these […] Continue Reading

Human capital is a crucial resource for the growth and development of any country, and Malaysia is no exception. IT’S fair to say that many Malaysians don’t take training seriously, even if the bill has already been footed. The levy […] Continue Reading

AN incident a couple of days ago escaped the attention of the national media, but Sabah’s Daily Express reported it with an appropriate headline – “Comedian has the last laugh on PAS.” Popular Singapore stand-up comedian Kumar performed to a […] Continue Reading

SEXUAL assault is a subject that most Malaysians prefer not to delve into, even if this particular topic is a work of fiction for a film production, as many of us find the subject, frankly, disturbing. There is a degree […] Continue Reading