Contradictheory
Addressing the deficit of trust
If an institution as important as the Election Commission does not enjoy the confidence of the people, then it needs to seriously and sincerely address this scepticism to be relevant.
GE13: How rational are your choices?
Who voters choose, and why, is something that even the voters themselves are not very clear about sometimes.
Different, but the same?
The manifestos by Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat for this election are surprisingly similar, so what’s different between the two coalitions?
Tabletop and no wires
Did you know that yesterday was Tabletop Day? As in old-fashioned, table-top games with no screens, no mouse-clicks and no electronics. How cool is that?
The cost of elections
In a democracy, the people’s vote is ‘sacred’ but that has never stopped unscrupulous politicians from buying votes.
High-speed brain drain?
Will the proposed high-speed rail connection between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore make more expatriates of Malaysians?
Bunohan can inspire local films
An entertaining Malaysian movie with a deep, thought-provoking story is a rare creature, but Bunohan should inspire us to strive toward greater heights.
To go or not to go
Another Malaysian migrates, and it makes you wonder. Is the grass really greener yonder on the other side?
HD already?
There are lots of high-definition TV sets out there but no local terrestial stations broadcasting in HD yet. What gives?
Round ’n’ round with rebates
Economic incentives are incredibly difficult to conceptualise and implement — even if all you want to do is to give something for free.
The great book divide
Malaysians are now voracious readers it seems. Yet, we cannot translate that into success on the world stage. Why not, wonders our columnist.
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