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Doing the best I can
CONFESSION: I don’t speak good Malay, aka Bahasa Malaysia (BM). I think that is typical for most of my generation. We baby boomers studied in English language medium primary and secondary schools. I went on to earn my Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English degree from Universiti Malaya.
Reclaiming the Malaysia of 1980
WE are a very sensitive country. Make no bones about it. Different communities can get upset, aggrieved or insulted by a variety of things, especially when they are related to religious sensitivities.In the case of Coldplay’s concert, PAS got all hot and bothered and wanted it cancelled because band leader Chris Martin supports gay rights.
Return of an old menace
As if there aren’t already plenty of hassles when it comes to travelling, here comes another worry to plague us.
In Sarawak we trust
MORE and more, it seems, that if we want to find progressive, inclusive and egalitarian Malaysia, we have to look to Sarawak and, to a lesser extent, Sabah. Both state leaderships seem to be showing more intelligence, rationality and savviness than the federal administration.
Disservice, or third time’s the charm?
MENTION “national service” and it conjures the image of drafting able-bodied young men – and women in some nations – into the military to be trained as war-ready soldiers to defend their country.
Tag that line, sell that slogan, catch that phrase
TAN Sri Tony Fernandes, our world-famous king of low cost carriers, is on the move, literally, with his latest venture.
I want my rainbow back
A RAINBOW is truly a sight to behold. No matter how many times we see it, whether after rain, around waterfalls, sea spray or fog, it is magic to behold.
When Malaya became Malaysia
Shouldn’t that be the more important date to celebrate our nationhood?
Malaysia: A nation hobbling in stone-filled shoes
If nothing is done, Malaysia will eventually be so crippled we will be left far behind on the world stage.
The high stakes in my state
SO there are non-Malay voters who are disappointed with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan-led unity government, and they intend to abstain from voting in Saturday’s state election.
This sledgehammer missed the target
UP until a few days ago, I had never heard of the UK band called The 1975. And I would have remained in ignorant bliss if not for the huge controversy stemming from their shocking behaviour during their performance at the Good Vibes Festival.
Dr M doesn’t love me after all
And the feeling is mutual after he said some very bad things about his fellow citizens.
