Monthly Archives: September, 2020

Tony Pua, the Constitution and the Monarchy: When Legalism Misses the Point

Remarks by Tony Pua may be constitutionally framed. But reducing the monarchy to its narrowest legal role risks misunderstanding the very Constitution he invokes.
Analysis

GE16: Electoral Landscape Looking Clearer As Polls Draw Nearer

Umno is preparing to repackage itself as a competent party ready to run government as a ‘professional administration’ based on history and traditions.
Analysis
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What Happened To Ziqri Two Years Ago? Trauma Lingers

Two years ago on this date, I lived a nightmare any parent would be afraid to have to go through. Let alone a parent...
National

It’s Strictly A Numbers Game. Are You Ready For It?

By Yahya Im Nine years ago, I introduced myself as an accounting student to a girl at a conference. With glitters in her eyes she...
Business

When Pontianaks Roam Muar, What Does One Do?

By Badrolhisham Bidin I love reading stories on the supernatural. In the early 90s, my favourite author Russell Lee, a Singapore-based writer, wrote a series...
Horror

What’s With Muslims And Their Distrust Of The Wahhabis?

By Jeg Hui Before the world was literally attacked by COVID-19, Malaysian Muslims thronged in hundreds of thousands per year to Mecca and Medina in...
Analysis

Is Mulan (2020) Good Chinese-American Dish Camouflaging As Chinese Cuisine?

By Mohamad Taufiq Morshidi On 19 June 1998, the film Mulan was released to theatres worldwide. The animated film by Walt Disney Pictures was a...
Lifestyle

Who Dares, Wins. Think Big, Start Small And Act Fast.

By Clement Woo Dongguan, China My first trip to Dongguan City was about 14 years ago, slightly after Chinese New Year.  The weather then was very...
Business

PAS Man’s Nasty Bible Statement Angers Christians Groups

While PAS leaders aren’t exactly known for their oratory skills or respect towards non Muslims, this minister definitely takes the halal cake. Nik Muhammad...
Government