Purwaiz Alam thinks he has become “rude” and anti-social as he finds it difficult to return to his pre-MCO lifestyle.
Category: Expressions
NFDP produces talents but fails in placements
Millions of taxpayers’ ringgit were channeled into the National Football Development Programme (NFDP) which focused entirely on technical development and did little for talent placements.
Syabas Malaysia, but the battle is far from over
As the Movement Control Order hits 100 days, the people face a new struggle – getting back on their feet. Purwaiz Alam applauds Malaysians for what the country has achieved so far in fighting the Covid-19 scourge.
No Fathers Day greeting, but it’s okay
Father of two Purwaiz Alam says we should appreciate each other every day, not just on special occasions like Fathers Day.
It’s okay to be afraid, just do the right things
Don’t wait to get ready for when school reopens, says Global Oak Tree Scholars (GOTS) co-founder Veronica Shepherdson.
Will footballer Luqman Hakim enjoy fairytale ending?
Described as a political stunt to validate certain agendas, it is hoped footballer Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin’s fairytale journey to Europe will see a happily ever after ending.
We cannot fix the world without fixing ourselves
Criticism sets precedence for defining morals, but parties must also maintain self-awareness lest they relieve themselves of their own social responsibility in fighting discriminatory attitudes, says Amirah Nisha.
Don’t just give, teach youths to ‘fish’
Noble as it may seem, acts of prematurely gifting youngsters who work hard towards achieving their goals will only spoil them as it is better to encourage and teach them that living the dream is not impossible, writes Perth-based Ghaz Ramli.
Covid-19 from a child’s perspective
The lives of our children have changed completely since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Aidan, 11, tells how it has been for him and how it has changed his outlook on life somewhat.
Data-driven decisions vital in helping sports industry
In trying to convince the Finance Ministry that sports urgently needs a financial stimulus, our reasoning needs to be more than ideology-driven. It requires sound public policy that is transparent, accountable, and effective.
Covid-19 is bursting the salary bubble in football
The Covid-19 pandemic reveals how poor salary management can leave a club in a fickle and volatile financial state.
Covid-19: How do we educate people to queue?
While most Malaysians stand one to two metres from the next person, not all take the trouble to comply with the physical distancing rule.
An emotional Aidilfitri
Twentytwo13’s creative editor Amar Qastellani shares a different kind of Hari Raya celebration this year.