Tag: The Umpire

Malaysia’s Press Freedom Needs More Than Rankings to Recover

For Malaysian journalists, unpredictability now hurts more than outright bans, bringing rise to the age-old question: Whither Press Freedom?

Opinion 26 May 2026

Adat and Law in Clash of Civilisations in Negeri Sembilan

Analysis on the removal of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar (YDPB), the standing of the Undang Luak, and the jurisdictional (power) conflict between adat, statute, and executive power (Part 1).

National 25 May 2026

What Happens When Professors Are Lacking In Intellectual Capacity?

By Azhar Kurai The media is integral in shaping public opinion. In the fight to control mainstream media, the winner holds the upper hand in...

Opinion 20 September 2023

Should We Capitalise On The Exuberance Of Youth?

By Azhar Kurai One of the things that The Umpire learned early in life is to be nice to people when you are on your...