International Day against Police Brutality: Police not licensed to kill
The writer says it is high time the government and the policymakers took a hard look at the misadventures of certain law enforcement agencies and officials, and held them…
Time for GE15
The writer says that for economic reasons and for the sake of political stability, Malaysia needs to head to the polls soon.
A few pieces of advice for the president-elect
South Korea's new president will take office on May 10 to lead a nation that offers him many tasks that have grown heavier during the past five years of the Moon Jae-in…
Is Dhaka beyond saving?
The writer says it is high time policymakers revisited their vision for Dhaka and took proactive measures to turn it into a liveable city.
President Jokowi needs to rebut media reports on delaying elections
The writer says dangerous subversive minds seem to be behind talks to delay elections.
Avoiding Covid-19 vaccine wastage
Despite the efforts to address wastage, the government needs to make a firm decision on what to do with the expired doses.
‘Wayang kulit’ demonstrates Indonesia’s resilient culture
Wayang kulit, which was heavily influenced by Hindu culture, was immensely popular before Islam’s arrival to Java.
The silence of Bali
The island of Bali will turn to silence for 24 hours on March 4 when locals observe the four sobrieties of Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence.
Beijing’s green Olympics had corporate press seeing red
The writer says the Olympics was a model for how large-scale events can be hosted with the environment kept firmly in mind.
Tug of war over GE15
The writer says the date for the dissolution of the Malaysian Parliament and holding of the 15th General Election will depend on results of the Johor poll.