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Vision is good, but not wild dreams

Leaders who want grand projects need to back their plans with data and real numbers. There's no point in building airports with no planes or rail lines with no passengers.

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The innocent must be protected

A PAS man turns a security lapse into a racial issue; netizens cry foul over why suspects are not named. There are valid – and legal – reasons why we must never point fingers until we are very sure.

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In unity we rise

It is time to shrug off politicians who try to divide us by race and religion. Instead, tolerance, forgiveness, and moderation must be at the heart of our conversation on National Day.

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Use diversity to unite, not hate

Making every small issue a racial one and promoting divisiveness is not good for the country. Those who use politics of identity as a weapon must be stopped.

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Jalur Gemilang and the rise of political bullies

Politicians-turned-bullies usually have a dismal record on ideas and achievements, and act out to have a temporary sense of superiority or confidence..

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Weeding fakes from facts

Staging fake videos just to attract viewers is getting out of hand, with some influencers going to absurd lengths. Responsibility is needed in the digital world.

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PAS still not aligned with non-Muslims

The party's bid to woo non-Malays is certainly an uphill task given its religiously conservative image and strong alliances with Malay right wingers.

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Stop this mass murder by starvation

Millions of innocent people – the elderly and women and children – are being starved to death in Gaza and the world cannot sit by and watch. We must act with courage to end this genocide.

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A high target ­– can we meet it?

The race is on to become a high-income nation but the old way of doing things is no longer viable. Politicians – and voters – have to change mindsets to keep Malaysia in the running.

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The Plan must be to benefit all

Concrete plans to help the Indian community need to be incorporated into the 13th Malaysia Plan, which will be unveiled at the end of the month.

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The Indian quandary

The Indian community is unhappy and it is crucial for the unity government to reach out and find a solution. There are government efforts to help Indians but more needs to be done, and the work needs to be told louder.

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No quick fix in reform

The unity government has been criticised for perceived slow reforms, but the truth is, change cannot happen overnight. And it is harder when the ruling coalition is made up of former rivals.

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