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A land mine well defused

It was an emotive issue but thank God that saner heads have prevailed. But the recent temple dispute highlights a need to regularise places where different faiths worship God.

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Walking the talk in the Palestine cause

Palestinians are not the bad guys, they are the victims of Israel's iron-handedness. Malaysia, as a staunch supporter of the Palestine cause, must do all it can to help.

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Two worlds come together

At buka puasa gatherings, politics take a backseat and the buzz is all about the ties between a politician and actress. No other topic, it seems, can match this match.

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No place for haters in nation-building

While childish antics should be met with reasonable penalties, serial offenders who misuse race and religion need to be punished. But we also need to move on and focus on building the nation.

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A high five for Kedah farmers

The project to have five rice harvests in two years will not only increase padi yield, but will also raise the income levels of farmers in Kedah. There can be no place for politics in this initiative.

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Take these ‘sweet nothings’ with lots of salt

We have the most sugar daddies and the most dangerous cities. True? No, not true. These are mostly reports from dubious surveys and we need to question such reports on social media.

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Royal hands that bind

In a society that is being fragmented by political theologians and supremacists, it is heartening that the royal houses are showing the way to unity, tolerance, and moderation.

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Unity must be our guiding principle

Our lawmakers need to always keep in mind that Malaysia is a multiracial and multi-religious country.

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Reality rules

With the current global headwinds and an impending general election, we have no time to waste on inconsequential issues and unproductive political rhetoric.

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Jokes – let’s crack up, not crack down

Humour can often be a coping strategy for any problem. But what do we do with people who can’t cope with humour? Just chill. There’s no need to get all worked up or rush to the cops.

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Beware the snakes that walk

The Year of the Snake is here but the poor reptile has always had bad press. Many snakes are harmless and the really venomous ones are those walking on two feet.

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A quirky, loveable Malaysia

As we prepare for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, we need to look at our shortcomings and overcome them – and also remember that we have many positives that will keep the tourists smiling, and coming back.

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