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Reflections on a decade of writing, living, and growing
As I sit down to write this column, my final one for the year 2024, a whirlwind of emotions stirs within me.
Reflections on legal practice
AS A lawyer, my journey through the legal profession has been both rewarding and challenging.
DAP: A long struggle, short-lived power, and an uncertain path forward
THE Democratic Action Party (DAP) stands as one of Malaysia’s most significant and polarising political parties. Born in 1965 as an offshoot of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), it has faced a tumultuous journey marked by accusations of being anti-Malay and anti-Malay nationalism.
Malaysia's political crossroads: Navigating challenges post-GE15
TWO years ago, Malaysia found itself at a crossroads following the 15th General Election (GE15). The election resulted in a historic hung parliament, with no coalition achieving the necessary plurality of seats to form a government.
Friendship: The family we choose
IN the journey of life, we are shaped not just by the family we are born into, but by the family we choose — our friends.
Najib Razak – from leadership to scandal and beyond
MANY may agree that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was a leader of consequence.
Wither our internet freedom?
IN August, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced its new Regulatory Framework for Internet Messaging Service and Social Media Service Providers — requiring all social media providers and internet chat services with over eight million users to obtain a Class License for Application Service Providers effective 1 January 2025.
Modi’s Comeback
NARENDRA Modi, one of India’s most recognisable leaders, remains an enigma. He is omnipresent in the Indian political landscape, yet people are constantly curious to discern his thoughts and predict his next move.
Has Malaysia turned the corner economically?
Malaysia’s economy has been on a rollercoaster over the last decade, with political transitions, policy shifts, and external shocks all contributing to periods of instability. However, there is growing optimism that Malaysia is finally turning the corner.
My father, my hero
FOUR weeks ago to this day, my wife received a call from my elder sister informing us to rush to the hospital because my father had suffered a heart attack.
What does the Nenggiri by-election tell us?
AS UMNO delegates from around the country assemble at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, there is much to celebrate. The party enjoyed a substantial fillip when it recaptured the Nenggiri state seat in Kelantan from arch-rival Bersatu.
Time to codify contempt of court
In 2020, the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan, said the government is considering drafting a special law similar to Singapore’s Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 to handle contempt of court cases.
