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Everyone wins with unity govt or CSA after GE15

November 10, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

A unity government has been successful in Malaysia a number of times.

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Could Malaysian politics finally be reaching puberty?

November 4, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

Everything that is familiar when it comes to politics and elections in Malaysia does not exist during the 2022 General Election.

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column, journalism, malaysiakini, writing, zan azlee

Youth vote will be determining factor in GE15

October 28, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

Listening to the youth today, as much as race issues are still something of a concern, they have more operational issues on their minds.

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column, journalism, malaysiakini, writing, zan azlee

Floods affect the country way more than just voter turnout

October 12, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

Why is no one talking about how the monsoon season can be managed and the floods mitigated or eradicated?

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column, journalism, malaysiakini, writing, zan azlee

Rain or floods will not stop our young voters

October 6, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

Older folks have less at stake so it’s more important for the youth to vote because they will live in this country much longer. Right?

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What’s the alternative to assassinating someone?

July 16, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

Different layers and members of society also need to have channels for them to express their concerns. If this opportunity isn’t provided for them, they will begin to feel marginalised and unheard.

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Mat Kilau: How important are films in shaping a society?

July 6, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

Films like ‘Mat Kilau’ and other mainstream blockbuster films tend to have a very high level of influence on society.

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A rant on the state of our economy

July 1, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

What is the point of achieving zero deaths from Covid-19 in a day when the people who have remained alive will eventually starve and struggle?

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column, journalism, malaysiakini, writing, zan azlee

I celebrate CNY, Raya, Deepavali, Christmas; never been confused

June 22, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

Who is confused? Are anyone of us confused? I still am trying to figure out this group of people who are constantly confused.

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Mandatory death penalty abolition just one small step

June 16, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

The decision by the Malaysian government can be seen as very significant since we are in a region where the death penalty is often used.

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column, journalism, malaysiakini, writing, zan azlee

Thank you Foo Fighters for the soundtrack of my life

June 9, 2022by fatbidin Leave a comment

They were supposed to be the band that I would grow old with – like my parents’ Rolling Stones.

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