Not road accidents, but ‘murder’ by neglect
The writer states, "if the possibility for [accident] exists in every turn of the system, then it is no longer an "accident", but "murder" by neglect.
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Is Indonesia’s best good enough to handle the Myanmar crisis?
Despite Asean’s adoption of the five-point-consensus, it is a well-known fact that there are divisions among member countries over how to handle Myanmar, says the writer.
The clock is ticking for Pakistan as it handles Imran Khan’s case
In a surprise move, the government has summoned a joint session of parliament to consider action against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. But any repressive measure is likely to only…
When Malaysia moves to the same beat
At a time when politicians are trying to divide us, it is personalities like popular singer Sheila Majid who have the ability to create a sense of belonging, trust and empathy,…
The rise of social media influencers
With the invention of the web, the ranks of influencers have hugely expanded beyond the traditional personalities, says the writer.
Zuckerberg steals the KPK’s thunder in Indonesia’s fight against graft
The nation has a moral obligation to thank Zuckerberg because his technology has provided the people an effective tool to humiliate corrupt officials.
Rewarding thuggery, punishing talent
The writer writes about the state of student activism in Bangladesh.
Are you a robot? How to be human in an AI-run world
Whether artificial intelligence ends up being a positive or negative force, both in business and in life, depends on us, says a leading psychologist.
Future of money lies in a new payments ecosystem
Smart contracts on a unified ledger could allow the private sector to develop new products and services to build on top of it, increasing the efficiency of transactions.
Singapore dream turned sour: How upgrading and a culture of getting ahead became corrosive
Instead of talking about upgrading one’s home, education and job, let’s focus on progressing together.