Five seasons on, our Washington-based columnist finds American football more enjoyable than ‘soccer’.
Category: Expressions
Politics for dummies in new Malaysia
Should Pakatan Harapan be given more time to deliver on its promise or is it time it walked the talk?
How many children need to die before we act?
The recent death of yet another young child from diphtheria, an easily preventable disease by immunisation, is a national tragedy, writes senior consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS.
Rude awakening from Malaysia Baru dream
The “new Malaysia” the rakyat wanted is a nation-building agenda based on altruistic and universal values. Instead, we are returning to race-based politics in different clothing.
‘Town planners to blame for Taman Rimba Kiara mess’
Veteran town planner Datuk P. Gunasilan says Malaysian Institute of Planners needs to address growing trend of its members submitting development proposals in deviation from established and legally-binding structure and local plans.
Running a country is serious business
Sadly, most citizens have yet to understand the true role of political leadership and have been pulled, unfortunately, into the political games of the politicians. Many fail to realise running a country is a big deal.
Fake Malaysia Baru we live in
The number of dubious credentials of Pakatan Harapan ministers further adds to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s series of flawed appointments as evident throughout his reign pre- and post-May 9.
It is only paper qualifications, not the end of the world
Not having a degree does not make you a loser but lying about your qualifications could make you lose everything.
Kudos Perhilitan for ending suffering of Bukit Kiara monkey
Perhilitan must be credited for helping monkey in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur that endured pain for months after a tin can with sharp edges was tied to its neck.
No CNY party at Malaysian Embassy in DC
Our Washington DC-based columnist stresses the importance of reaching out through embassy events, maintaining a network and actively engaging Malaysians abroad.
A time to cherish gift of family
Whilst reunion dinners are nothing but pandemonium and always a hotbed for great food, the main draw of such annual events is usually the company where you get to see long lost family members whom you would normally connect only via social media.
Spring – the season of new beginnings
As much as Spring breathes new life to the world, it is the rebirth, renewal and regrowth of MCA, writes its party vice-president Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker.