Serious, honest rebranding is crucial to reshape the nation and stem the rise in racism and religious bigotry as politicians stick to a stale old style of politicking.

TODAY, I might probably be accused of writing the obvious and something that all Malaysians are aware of.

Instead of getting riled up by the antics of our politicians that are beyond our control, why don’t we focus on our family, friends and neigbours instead?

AFTER 50 years of launching the Rukunegara (National Principles), the government is looking to re-introduce the much-forgotten tenets through a Rukunegara Education programme in schools.

I remember watching a short video clip in early January which had a panel of astrologers on a TV show. They were asked by the host to predict what was in store for the people in 2020. All four panellists were so generously optimistic, saying all will be hunky-dory.

War is terrible but it can also bring out the best in humanity. In this fight against Covid-19, let’s support each other on the battlefield and reach across racial and religious lines.

Let’s purge our souls of bigotry as we sanitise our hands several times daily during this pandemic.

We have hit the pause button with the MCO, so we should take the chance during this brief interlude from the hustle and bustle of our lives to do some soul-searching.

IS HONESTY still the best policy? Is it also vital to keep your promises? At least that’s what I was taught by my parents to do while growing up.

The government seems to have scored an own goal in awarding citizenship to Kosovan footballer Liridon Krasniqi while some 30,000 Malaysia-born citizenship applicants remain stateless.

The unexpectedly quick and strong action by the Cabinet in responding to a racist incident offers a glimpse of the path towards a New Malaysia.

‘Don’t worry, be happy’ is not just working nowadays.