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The Endless War Within
CW: While this article does not contain graphic depictions, it discusses war and sexual violence towards women, which may be triggering to some readers. I was entering my teens the year my adoptive mother forced me to take my white
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PM now Acting Education Minister: Are we all stupid?
Now every Minister can be Acting! Bravo to the Malaysian Cabinet and the Pakatan Harapan government. If anybody wants to learn how to overide a promise, just follow the government’s cue and one cannot be wronged. So much brouhaha about
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So much hate over Ponggal fiasco, by bigots and small minds!
False news is more novel than real news, and that could be the reason why false news has wider reach compared to good old-fashioned news. Most people respond to false news with surprise, fear and disgust. Real news tend to
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The police and the DPP really must do better: Another day during the inquest into the death in custody of Thanabalan
I woke up to a leak in my bathroom. The floor was wet. Water was dripping from the ceiling. I got the ladder. I found the problem. I messaged the lawyer that I would be late. I couldn’t make it
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Rule of law or rule of the jungle?
After Pakatan Harapan took over federal powers, the people were awaiting the much-promised reforms in our legal system as promised in their election manifesto and campaigns. The people expected more from them as Pakatan always blamed the previous administration for
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Can a Ponggal boiling pot affect your faith? Yes, says the Education Ministry!
This Ponggal, I pray for common sense to prevail among our leaders in promoting unity. Now, let’s learn what is the intention behind my prayers. Ponggal is a three-day harvest festival celebrated in India, and the Indian diaspora across the
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Empty pocket vs Shared Prosperity Vision: A reality check!
Sitting at the editorial desk on a Monday morning and stumbling on a heart wrenching story, I write this with a heavy heart and a serious concern for the downtrodden. While Malaysia is battling an economic slowdown, this humble twitter
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Mothers, let your daughters grow up to be travellers.
It was 1970 and my first trip to Europe. My parents accompanied me to the airport, and, as I was in line headed for the plane, my mother said, “If you’re not back in six months, you’ll never see me
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Disclosure of audios by MACC chief Latheefa: Legal or not?
The recent disclosure of a clutch of videos by MACC chief Latheefa Koya has predictably attracted wide public comments. Concerns raised include such issues as the right to privacy and right of an accused to a fair trial. In short, issues
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What is education – A rebuttal to a misguided priority
At first I wanted to ignore the above piece written by apparently the Press Secretary to the ex Education Minister, Maszlee because honestly, the article is rambling except to attack me. Then, people told me, there are too many idiots
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