Learn from the past and unite
FOR the longest time, the race riots that began on this day 56 years ago and shook a still fledgeling nation to the core was a taboo subject.
When social media drives the narrative
WE have a country, a state and a nation. To me, a country is just the geographical setting of mountains, rivers, trees and the soil we walk on plus the waters of rivers, lakes and seas. A state would be the system of governance and the machine of economics as well rules and regulations guarding the people.
The fire of hope burns brighter
SELDOM do two tragedies turn into hope, but that was what I witnessed happening to this nation in the past week.
This is the time to respect one another
Hating each other destroys our salvation both in this world and the next.
Macva and the true warriors of Malaysia
Let no more Malaysians call other Malaysians disloyal.
A time to rejuvenate faith
Not only will Ramadan benefit Muslims, but it can also be a blessing for the world as a time when patience and peace go hand in hand.
Nation-building lessons from a song
IT’S depressing and sad to see all the mistrust and hatred in Malaysian politics nowadays.
When we see with our hearts
How the life of one Malay man is shaped by the strength of multiculturalism in Malaysia.
The misuse of religion in Malaysia
When religion is weaponised to destroy morality among the people, where do we end?
When does 2+3 not equal 5?
ON this last day of 2024, I find myself pondering the true meaning of education again.
Two amazing moments for Xmas
AS the year dwindled down to the final two weeks, I was feeling rather sad and depressed until I heard of two incidents that happened recently that are quite in keeping with the Christmas season.
Sins of a democracy
THE shock of a very right-wing Donald Trump winning a second term as President of the United States – that so-called “shining example of democracy” – made me think about what is happening in Malaysia.
