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.
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Congrats Faiz Subri, but here’s the real issue
It is unfortunate that Faiz has to become the example of the moment, and it is definitely unfair for him.
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.
Increase the starting salary for graduates ASAP!
I would not expect a graduate starting to work today to survive on the starting salary that I received almost two decades ago.
Malaysia: When cartoons and comedy become national threats
When comedy becomes a threat to national security, we know society is heading down a deep, dark chasm where everyone has lost their sense of humour, personality and just plain humanity.
Am I not Malay enough?
I’ve always identified myself as a Malay my entire life. Except in kindergarten, when I told everyone I was an English boy because I spoke English.
Malaysia: Do the Umno grassroots believe that corruption is non-existent?
I went in expecting that those I spoke to would vehemently defend their leaders and say they are clean and that corruption doesn’t exist.
Apathy has always been a part of our culture
Apathy is a problem that causes a chain reaction. Slowly, we will just become a society disinterested in anything outside of our own individual bubbles. It would mean that Malaysians would lose their humanity.
How serious is Malaysia about helping the Rohingya?
Malaysia has never really taken any official stand for the Rohingya or against the Burmese government, despite it being such a big problem that affects the country and the region.
How can we save the red shirts?
People like Zawawi are not ignorant. His kind has no hope and can’t be helped any more. But people like Mak Tam can be saved. In fact, they could be the vary saviours that Malaysia needs right now.
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