Dr M doesn’t love me after all
The writer says that citizens must show that using race and religion as fear- and loathing-inducing tactics no longer work.
Malaysia’s State elections: A battle the unity government cannot afford to lose
The writer says that Malaysians of all races have failed to see a promising future because leaders of the country have never promised them one.
Last flight to mountains
As air crashes become more frequent, Nepal’s tourism industry looks on with trepidation.
Rewriting history the Mahathir way
The writer says that instead of bringing the nation together, Dr Mahathir has metaphorically shown signs of bigotry by insisting on playing the politics of fear.
Belt-tightening needed
Belt-tightening is often necessary to enhance fiscal soundness, but it does not mean policymakers can hold a shoddy slash-the-budget contest, without evaluating each state…
Bangladesh tops the wrong ranking, again
The writer says Bangladesh needs a holistic approach to bring down drug trafficking rings, despite their identities and affiliations.
Much ado about tourism slogans
The paper says what the Philippines needs to draw in more tourists is for tourism campaigns and the tourist attractions to go hand in hand at more or less equal levels.
Cambodia’s democratic journey: Upholding sovereignty and fostering progress
The writer says protecting and upholding national sovereignty has been viewed as an essential prerequisite for Cambodia’s development and stability.
Megawati has questions to answer about rights abuses in Aceh
The writer says Megawati should at least feel guilty for the atrocities and take steps to heal the wounds of the victims and their families.
Human rights reparations
The paper says the government’s move to seek an out-of-court settlement of the rights abuses is too little, too late.