Fight against smoking not a hopeless battle
Countries that are considered third world have the highest number of smokers compared to those that are first world.
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Banning books the first step in building a tunnel vision of beliefs
Ideas that challenge and contradict other faiths have even more reason not to be banned. The diverse views allow people of different beliefs to come together and accept each other, without trying to persuade or influence others.
KLites denied a cheap commuting option
The ban on the motorcycle ride share app Dego Ride by the Transport Ministry shows that they do not have a grasp of who KLites are and what their cost of living is.
Malaysia: Can police be trusted to investigate their own failures?
“I received a call from the police saying my husband was in a very serious condition. The next thing I know, he is dead,” said a sobbing S. Perimilah, the wife of the late M. Thanaseelan who died under police custody.
When the Censorship Board plays moral guardian
The media, or more specifically the entertainment media, plays a very important role beyond serving as a form of escapism and enjoyment.
Is government responsible for moral policing?
Who is responsible for determining whether society adheres to a moral code? Who gets to decide what that moral code is?
Here’s how to spot fake news
It just seems too arbitrary a process to warrant a website to be formed and managed by a government ministry and agency.
The Kim Jong Nam murder is the best smokescreen for Malaysia
All the attention of the 1MDB scandal has died down and is being buried by the now more scandalous Kim Jong Nam murder.
In Korean stand-off, we should stand by our government
Like it or not, they are the government of the day and they are the ones who now have the responsibility to resolve the issue.
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.
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