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Politicians and their flights of fancy

The question of alcohol served on airlines is a moot one. High-fliers paying top-dollar expect it and Malaysia Airlines cannot afford not to provide the service – not when the competition is stiff as others step up.

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Heavy is the teacher’s burden

Schools are in the news these days, with incidences of bullying, sexual acts and even a murder. But little is being said about the pressures teachers face in the modern education system.

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Time to man up – and protect the women

Passing off 'teasing' of girls as jokes is no longer tenable with our schools becoming places of violence. Children have to be taught what's right and wrong, with parents taking charge

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Palestine –  a cause for all

There is no reason for non-Muslims in Malaysia to be reticent about the Palestinian cause. This is an issue on which everyone must join hands.

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Semporna – imperfect and filthy

Sabah's Semporna is the gateway to the heavenly beauty of the nearby islands. However, the town is a hellish mound of trash, with too few facilities for the tourists who flock there.

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Punishing minors is not the answer

From sexual relations to drug addiction, Kelantan has a problem with its young people. The state needs to relook its approach, not just simply punish all, including underage girls.

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Mission impossible for PAS

The Islamist party seems to have realised that it needs the non-Muslim votes to gain power. However, these voters are not likely to fall for its rhetoric.

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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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