Can Malaysia risk ‘unfriending’ North Korea?
North Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world and has far more enemies than friends.
Category Archives: Asian Correspondent
Film censorship is being used to quell discourse in Malaysia
The case involving Hendry is a blow to freedom of speech and expression. For a country that is a functioning democracy, it is important that diverse views and perspectives are made available so that dissent and discourse can happen.
Do we really need to strengthen Malaysia’s Syariah courts?
It was Valentine’s night and they were on a raiding mission all around town trying to catch unmarried couples who were feeling a little bit too amorous.
Trump’s immigration ban is a humanity issue, not a Muslim one
I wanted to understand things better from the point of view of the Los Angeles Muslim community. So as soon as the opportunity arose, I attended Friday prayers at a local mosque so that I could listen to the sermon.
Lessons from Trump: What the US immigration drama taught us
Basically, no U.S. president enjoys absolute power; the principle of separation of powers prevents that. But what about Malaysia?
Trump’s immigration ban: I witnessed the chaos
I witnessed the chaos, confusion and general fear Trump’s ban caused at the LAX airport and to U.S. Customs and Border Control officers.
Why should Malaysia’s politicians be emulating Trump?
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi advised members of Umno to learn how U.S. President Donald Trump manages public perception.
Are Malaysians too gullible for fake news?
Without questioning the veracity of certain claims and announcements, it seems that anything resembling a news story — shared on social media and messaging apps — is swallowed wholesale.
Something fishy is going on with the corruption-related arrests in Malaysia
There are several elements of these cases that appear a little funny and peculiar.
Was 2016 the year of racism, intolerance, exclusivity, elitism and insecurity?
I really want to feel more hopeful that real humanity will prevail and that all of these happenings are mere knee-jerk reactions to the real transition and change that is underway.
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