Make the national service more effective for nation building
The writer says he will only give his consent for the plan if an independent committee of Malaysians from all races, religions and cultures will be set up.
Marcos and Sara Duterte: World of contrasts?
Power reveals character, especially when power is under siege. And, by all indications, President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte are completely different types of…
Pakistan needs to deploy all resources at its disposal to neutralise terrorists in the country
A return to the bloodletting of old, despite the massive security footprint in the province, should be a matter of great concern.
Are ongoing rearrests of PTI members a genuine pursuit of justice or political vendetta?
The nation deserves to know why the court’s orders seem to only be momentary effective, with individuals granted bail finding themselves in custody almost immediately.
Praise to Malaysian voters
Despite its imperfections, Malaysian democracy sets a good example for other ASEAN members that maintain military dictatorships or resist civil liberties.
ASEAN and Korea on road to sustainable and equal partnership
The writer says that to take the Asean-Korea partnership to the next level, both Asean and Korea should move beyond mere political discourses.
The Rohingya must be repatriated soon
For the process to be successful and acceptable to all parties, particularly the Rohingya refugees, there is an urgent need to engage the international community in the process.
Bracing for a ‘boiling’ season
The paper says the most frightening scenario of the coming dry season is its impact on our food.
The waiting game
There has been a global U-turn on coal since the Russia-Ukraine war, which has landed Europe in the middle of an energy crisis.
India is in a sweet spot
Recent events show India has its own voice in international affairs and it is also seeking to be the voice of less developed, post-colonial nations.