“Are cartoons more hurting than words?” asks P Ramakrishnan
By P Ramakrishnan Ramakrishanan wonders why the Kedah MB, who was so enraged by Zunar’s cartoon, had failed to take the cartoonist to court and sue him for defamation? Instead, … Continue Reading →
Is Makcik Kiah smiling, now?
Just over a year ago, Muhyiddin Yassin presented the People’s Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin), worth around RM250 billion to ease the burden of the rakyat. To illustrate the aid which … Continue Reading →
Malay unity. Fact or Fantasy? The parties which like to claim they defend Malay unity are now fighting amongst themselves
For months, ‘they’ acted like hyenas cautiously circling one another for the kill, fangs bared and saliva dripping from their mouths. This was not a National Geographic clip of hyenas attacking their … Continue Reading →
Malaysia’s health system needs social market reforms
By Professor Geoffrey Williams Fundamental reform of resources, management and above all governance will be needed for Malaysia to have a world-class health system after the Covid-19 crisis. Three things … Continue Reading →
The Animal Lovers Association (Persatuan Pencinta Haiwan Jalanan Kampar) has an urgent appeal for donations
This year’s been tough for Malaysians, but its not just people who are affected. Animals are also suffering and its tougher for strays. Those on low incomes can barely feed … Continue Reading →
Harry Tan, the sec-gen of the NUTP, went on the defensive and was victim blaming. His position is untenable. Parents and students should take this issue further. Saying sorry after being slammed on social media is not good enough. Resign
Arrogant. Toady. Pillock. Sycophant. Contemptuous. Dysfunctional. Self-serving. Spineless. Childish. Wannabe politician. These were some of the choice words used by a few Malaysians, to describe Harry Tan, the secretary-general of … Continue Reading →
Is your child a bully? Or is he being bullied?
What are our schools teaching if sexual harassment is not taken seriously, and making jokes about rape are considered ‘normal’? What is the message being passed on to our children? … Continue Reading →
Saudi may impose a possible haj ban on overseas pilgrims. So, is the ban the real reason for the flurry of activity by at least three ministers (& their entourage) to visit Saudi?
Mahiaddin aka Muhyiddin Yassin claimed that his visit to Saudi Arabia in early March, was to discuss trade and haj qoutas. Zoom would have done. So, how much trade did … Continue Reading →
How serious is the problem of bullying in our schools?
Over a period of three months in 2017, three students died from being beaten. Other children were also being assaulted at school, in their hostels, or outside the school premises. … Continue Reading →
Has the AGC given free licence to insult non-Islamic faiths? A dangerous stand to take!
By P Ramakrishnan Ramakrishnan says that every citizen is equal as far as the Federal Constitution is concerned. They should receive equal treatment without any discrimination…Why the disparity in this … Continue Reading →