For the sake of the nation and future generations, we must rid ourselves of cultural and religious bigots, charlatans and those who manipulate our differences to serve their own nefarious agenda.
Author: Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin
Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin is honorary fellow at the Centre for Policy Research and International Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Grave concern over disparity of wealth distribution in Malaysia
There has not been proper and concerted planning to engage and address the plight of the lower-income groups. As during the pandemic, planning has been reactive rather than proactive, writes Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Kedah-Penang water war: There should be universal access to water supply
The Kedah government’s demand of RM50 million annually from Penang for drawing water from its side of Sungai Muda and threatening to divert the river in case of non-compliance portrays a lack of humane communal responsibility, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Malaysia must be rid of old guard and unhealthy political culture
There is a dire need to put to pasture corrupt and self-serving politicians and be rid of a culture that thrives on feudalistic patronage, unbridled loyalty through the offerings of positions and monies and conformity, writes Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Capable captain needed to steer Malaysia to safe and calm waters
Malaysia is floundering and rudderless, drifting aimlessly, unable to weather the political and economic storms and to navigate to an ethical and moral enclave, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
The people, not just politicians, responsible for realisation of moral economy
A responsible government needs to balance between utilitarian and libertarian principles underlined by distributive justice to maximise the wellbeing of the people in the form of a moral economy.
Don’t expect much from Biden as harbinger of change
Will US president-elect Joe Biden continue the previous administration’s policies or will he ameliorate it by taking a different diplomatic trajectory and subdue the hawkish stance?
Malays must wake up to ruse of elites
The Malays have long been in servitude from the time of feudalism, through colonialism, the Japanese occupation and now, neo-feudalism, writes Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Malaysia in the throes of apocalyptic political dissensions
It is unfortunate politicians are always on the lookout for the best bargains, willing to lend support to any faction that would offer them a good deal.
Fallacy of Sabah’s harmonious existence
Sabahans have been misled into thinking that they experience a harmonious existence and should instead emulate the maturity of peninsular Malaysia’s socio-political culture.
Sabah’s state election — a theatrical farce
The Sabah election brings to the fore the good, the bad and the ugly. It is a stage where actors of various emotional and materialistic dispositions strut around to regale the audience (electorate) with tales that portray the illusion of reality, writes Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Malaysia’s uncertainties and conundrums
A series of events unfolding in the country has placed Malaysia in a state of turmoil with so many conundrums in the management of its affairs.
Do we really understand the spirit of Merdeka?
The Merdeka spirit has been relegated to soulless physical expressions mainly due to the partisan chauvinistic agenda of political parties that sow antagonistic sentiments among the people.