Create platform for conversation on racial prejudice
Malaysia has just celebrated its 64th anniversary of independence and will soon celebrate Malaysia Day. Independence usually means unshackling ourselves from yoke and tyranny of colonial masters. Moreover, it also means unshackling ourselves from deep-seated prejudices and fears which impede a country from moving forward towards greater progress and prosperity. Even though progress […]
Form an inclusive government for the sake of the country
The turn of political events in the past two weeks was unprecedented, leading to feelings of dismay and disappointment among Malaysians in the face of worsening crises. As daily Covid-19 numbers worsen, recent events further increase the frustration and trust deficit to the Prime Minister and his government. The Royal rebuke “amat mendukacitakan” following […]
Malaysia: Wither democracy or opportunity for complete overhaul?
After more than a year in the pandemic and with a state of emergency ending soon, Malaysia is facing crises like no other. While we are not yet a failed state, we have the potential of being one if the nation does not take a different course to arrest the health, political and economic crises we are currently in.
Demokrasi Rundingan: Langkah ke hadapan untuk Malaysia?
Minggu lepas adalah waktu yang penuh gejolak dalam lanskap politik tanah air, ketika negara menghadapi saat getir untuk membendung pandemik Covid-19 beserta masalah ekonomi dan sosial yang melanda.
More dialogues and engagement needed to understand the Palestine issue
In Malaysia, the narrative for the long-standing Palestinian issue has been largely formulated and driven by the Muslims, with support from the government. Not surprisingly, the non-Muslims in Malaysia feel disconnected with the issue, which is perceived as confined to the Muslims or the Arabs only, leading to an apathetic attitude towards the issue. On […]
Wujudkan mekanisme telus dalam pelantikan pimpinan GLC
Kenyataan media oleh Pengerusi Prasarana (kini mantan) pagi semalam (Selasa) lanjutan tragedi kemalangan LRT pada malam Selasa menimbulkan kritikan pelbagai pihak. . Sikap tidak profesional dan sambil lewa beliau terhadap kemalangan yang julung kali berlaku dalam sejarah perkhidmatan LRT negara telah menimbulkan kemarahan masyarakat umum. Akibat sikap beliau, imej Prasarana dan negara tercalar. Apa yang melegakan, tidak […]
