Do PMs and presidents have absolute power?
When it comes to democracy, people like to compare the system we have in Malaysia with other countries.
Category Archives: column
Why are Malaysians not concerned about the NSC Act?
I can’t believe that there just hasn’t been enough noise about the the National Security Council (NSC) 2016 Act that has just been gazetted earlier this week.
We need sex education in Malaysia
Malaysia has been in shock by the news of the arrest of British paedophile Richard Huckle who is believed to have sexually abused 200 children around the world, and 22 were in Malaysia.
Hudud again? Oh wait, there’s a by-election!
The last time Pas brought this up was in March 2015. It was conveniently at the time that was leading up the Pas Muktamar party elections. Now, it’s a by-election.
Some wars are fought with guns while some are fought with the TPPA
In the past 3 to 4 years, it seems that U.S. President Barrack Obama has fallen in love with the Southeast Asian region.
Exciting times for independent journalists
It’s been a while since I’ve really gone the independent route as a journalist and documentary filmmaker. Well, four years to be exact, which was the period when I was with Astro AWANI as a staff journalist. But now I’m back!
3 major reasons to abolish the death penalty
Kho Jabing would have been dead earlier this Friday morning if his death penalty was executed as planned by the Singaporean authorities. He is, of course, a convicted murderer.
The illusion that is Aung San Suu Kyi
Much has been said about Aung San Suu Kyi recently, and none of it has been positive. This is probably something the Nobel Peace Prize laureate isn’t used to.
Does a million views online equal a million eyeballs on TV?
The Internet has now become the mainstream media platform that is serving the mass audience. But what do the numbers really mean?
Who is actually shaming the country?
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Salleh Keruak was reported to have said that local cartoonist Zunar had brought shame to the country.
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