Category: Current Issues
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The Winds Of Change For The Palestine Cause Are Blowing Their Way
Hamas launched a sophisticated assault on Israel dubbed “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” capitalizing on its troop redeployment to the West Bank.
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DAP wishes for the demise of UMNO
Umno’s presence in the coalition government is incapable of safeguarding Malay rights; it merely serves as an ornamental vase.
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Chinese chauvinism, racist eugenics and a porn star wannabe
The critique targets Chinese-based political parties and groups in Malaysia, accusing them of labelling dissenters as ‘racist’ or ‘anti-Chinese’, while expressing racial sentiments on issues like single stream education. This paradox reveals an unresolved national tension. Engage further in this crucial debate.
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13th General Elections and a free media
As every Malaysian would have known by now, the Prime Minister announced the dissolution of Parliament and hence paved the way for the nation’s thirteenth general elections. With that in mind, it is hoped that both the major political coalitions (Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat) as well as regional parties will engage their opponents in…
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Neither free nor brave: A response to Alvin Tan
Criticism is levelled at perceived selfish cowardice and lack of wisdom, despite academic prowess. This overlooks the sacrifices of Malaysian youth committed to a shared destiny, a higher calling for national improvement. Get involved in this vital conversation.
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Pakatan’s regression to Mahathirism
Pakatan Harapan’s choice of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as PM candidate for GE14 mirrors a ‘toxic compromise’, as per philosopher Ayn Rand’s beliefs, prioritizing political expediency over good governance and human rights. This is akin to a Faustian deal, which sacrifices core principles. Explore this controversial decision.
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May 5: Malaysia’s fate will be decided
The world pays little attention to Malaysia. But on May 5, it should. That is the day that Malaysia’s 13 million voters, of whom 20% are casting ballots for the first time, will choose a new parliament and decide their nation’s future. Without question, these will be the most important elections in Malaysia’s history, as…
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“Seksualiti Merdeka” is not freedom of sexuality
The nation was abuzz several months ago with the provocative attempts of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) activists in holding a festival celebrating their deviance of homosexuality via a programme called “Sexualiti Merdeka” (Freedom of Sexuality). Scheduled to be held at The Annexe in Kuala Lumpur on November 11th, the event was eventually cancelled…
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The Malay Mail: Stop hijacking Merdeka
If the father of the nation was alive today, one wonders what he would make over the present tug-of-war over the “naming rights” of our 55 th Merdeka Day celebration. What would the late Tunku Abdul Rahman say of the words and actions of some so–called leaders who have soiled Merdeka Day and the memory…
