At times, differing views allow us space to clarify our stand better
The process of talking can take a long time. It takes some effort to explain things and, it takes even more effort to try to understand things that we don’t understand.
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Malaysia’s press freedom ranking drops, now what?
Despite the fact that Malaysia’s press freedom index has dropped, I still think there is hope. Don’t give excuses or defensive deflection. Just tell us what the government is going to do to improve.
Let’s learn to chill, tickle and laugh more
When we are able to laugh at ourselves, we realise we are not perfect. It teaches us humility, open mindedness and the realisation that we can do better.
Let’s drown out hate speech with more love speech
Maybe what is needed is to flood the media and social media with more positive narratives that promote multiculturalism and religious pluralism. We need to counter the negative narratives and drown them out.
Is it hard to practise tolerance, understanding, forgiveness?
There are many stories of the Prophet Muhammad forgiving people who disrespected him and Islam intentionally, what more towards people who do so unintentionally.
We must steer conversations towards peace and harmony
I have dozens of socks in my drawer so that I never run out. The socks I have don’t have to be expensive, just as long as they are elastic and clean.
No place for death threats and violence
What happened to civil discourse and the fact that I thought Malaysian society was maturing?
Is Najib same as any other convicted prisoner?
All prisoners have the right to apply for a pardon, and many actually do. Whenever the Pardons Board meets, there will definitely be a number of applications that they will review.
Will fixed-term Parliament be the way for Malaysia?
Oh no, here we are back at it again! Can’t these politicians just relax and let the parliamentary term take its course?
Citizens or not, let children learn
Innocent children should not suffer due to politics and administration. While the administration works things out (and this could take a long time unless it is expedited), the children need to have access to an education so they do not get left behind.
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