Billion-dollar baby: JUST about three weeks ago, a personal letter was hand-delivered to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/08/09/billion-dollar-baby
Multi-billion boost: GETTING a German-based global semiconductor giant to invest more than RM24.9bil over the next five years in Malaysia is a big deal ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/08/06/multi-billion-boost
Snubbing Gerakan not the best way to start state polls: IT'S NOT exactly the best incident ahead of the state elections. In fact, the rude snub by a PAS ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/08/03/snubbing-gerakan-not-the-best-way-to-start-state-polls
Worse for wear: Political fatigue might just be the buzzkill of the state elections.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/07/30/worse-for-wear
Addressing concerns
of Indian voters: It’s best that politicians learn that they need to champion the interests of all Malaysians regardless of race.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/07/28/addressing-concerns-of-indian-voters
Unity first: With nearly half the nation gearing up for state polls, divisive politics simply has no room.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/07/23/unity-first
An actual assassination bid: IT’S clear-cut attempted murder against outspoken activist-lawyer Siti Kasim.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/07/23/an-actual-assassination-bid
Kedah MB in the eye of the storm: IT does not look like the apology from caretaker Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/07/16/kedah-mb-in-the-eye-of-the-storm
Newsmaker Ruler: A man for all seasons — especially when we need an unflinching defender.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/07/16/newsmaker-ruler
‘Malaysiana’ dream not idealistic: Multiculturalism has been forged in our history, and while politicians may fudge the plot sometimes ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/07/13/malaysiana-dream-not-idealistic
Wronging for our rights: Impeding the lives of the minority is not the way forward for plural Malaysia.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/2023/07/02/wronging-for-our-rights
Sporting value: There’s no such thing as a free lunch, so the only way forward is to fork it out.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/05/28/sporting-value
Clean up act: A southern state is tackling a problem that’s not endemic to its borders alone.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/05/21/clean-up-act
Play it cool: We should just ignore PAS’ same old song with the rehashed, ludicrous lyrics.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/05/14/play-it-cool
Time to tackle rape head-on: SEXUAL assault is a subject that most Malaysians prefer not to delve into, even if this particular topic is a work of fiction for a ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/05/08/time-to-tackle-rape-head-on
Revolting reverence: Inflated sense of self-worth is a malaise afflicting many of our dignitaries.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/05/07/revolting-reverence
The new Cold War heats up: International relations expert Kishore Mahbubani has interesting views on US-China rivalry and the role Asean could play.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/05/04/the-new-cold-war-heats-up
The perennial problem of p-hailing and potholes: THERE are two things drivers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have to put up with when they are on the road – ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/05/02/the-perennial-problem--of-p-hailing-and-potholes
Corruption crunch: Our authorities are trying to reset Malaysia for a more wholesome image, but that’s easier said than done.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/04/16/corruption-crunch
Festive fervour: Political party? But of course, and it won’t be the first or last time for it either.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/04/30/festive-fervour
Anwar's first 100 days as the first PM from a multi-racial party: IF there’s one point that has been unceremoniously downplayed in the volumes of news reports ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/03/06/anwar039s-first-100-days-as-the-first-pm-from-a-multi-racial-party
Mountains and molehills: Religion is one of the most unifying powers, yet it can also go horribly wrong.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/03/12/mountains-and-molehills
Mad media mania: The US is afraid a social media platform, perceived as a ticking timebomb, is about to explode in an expose of its nation.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/04/02/mad-media-mania
Two-way street with the leadership: IT’S rare for a Federal Minister to face a table full of news editors to apologise for his remarks about the media ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/04/10/two-way-street-with-the-leadership
By the book: Opinions and perspectives may proliferate, but the letter of the law shall prevail.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/04/09/by-the-book
Was it really a Saudi royal snub?: NO one is prepared to talk about what happened in Saudi Arabia where the Prime Minister had failed to meet King Salman Abdul ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/03/27/was-it-really-a-saudi-royal-snub
When Malaysia moves to the same beat: Singers, musicians and sports personalities put our politicians to shame in bringing us all together.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/03/22/when-malaysia-moves-to-the-same-beat
Beacon of education and effort: TAR UMT is a story of sacrifice, self-reliance and dedication, and proof that when you give back to society ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/03/20/beacon-of-education-and-effort
Let diversity unite: The universality of belief systems is all that’s good and wholesome, yet naysaying politicians find holes to poke.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/03/19/let-diversity-unite
Evil from across the sea: IT’S been 10 years since a group of Sulu gunmen loyal to the self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu, Jamalul Kiram III ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/03/05/evil-from-across-the-sea
Passé protocols: MINISTER Hannah Yeoh did something unique recently by turning up ahead of an event’s scheduled start and getting straight to the point.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/02/19/pass-protocols
Voice of reason: All hail our Royalty for instilling logic in the face of multiracial confusion.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/02/12/voice-of-reason
Yeoh – our pride and joy: OVER the past few weeks, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been a busy bee jet-setting across continents.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/02/09/yeoh---our-pride-and-joy
Caught in the act: Apparently, we can’t tell the difference between people’s roles when they switch hats.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/02/05/caught-in-the-act
Learn from our neighbour: LET’S call a spade a spade. Our record of building affordable homes is pathetic, if not a disgrace.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/02/01/learn-from-our-neighbour
PAS needs more than CNY greetings, open house visits to convince majority of M'sians
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/01/24/pas-needs-more-than-cny-greetings-open-house-visits-to-convince-majority-of-m039sians
Mother’s nurture: Losing our parents is easily one of life’s most traumatic experiences, so treasure their time with us.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2023/01/22/mothers-nurture
Making civil society real: IT would not be wrong to say that of all the Prime Ministers that we have, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is probably the one who is most ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/01/20/making-civil-society-real
PAS’ chilling message on beers: While PAS has promised partner Gerakan that it is committed to multi-racialism, its actions seem to show that recent election ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2023/01/11/pas-chilling-message-on-beers
Best foot forward: It’s all tricky territory for our new PM, but with his cards played right, the future could be bright.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/12/18/best-foot-forward
The stainless steel ‘Iron Lady’: SHE may no longer be involved in politics, but don’t expect Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz to stay silent – she continues to boldly speak ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/12/12/the-stainless-steel-iron-lady
All-too real TV shows: THE holiday season is always the best time to watch TV shows. I am not sure if others will agree with me, but I spend an enormous amount ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/12/27/all-too-real-tv-shows
All I want for Christmas ...: ... is for good grace and love to permeate for a brighter future.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/12/25/all-i-want-for-christmas-
Doing away with political appointments a good start: TENAGA Nasional Berhad chairman Datuk Seri Hasan Arifin found out that he had lost his job when he was ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/12/16/doing-away-with-political-appointments-a-good-start
It’s best to exercise caution: IT was a good headline grabber, but the purported violations, smacking of possible corruption, involving RM600bil now seem like ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/12/13/its-best-to-exercise-caution
The worth of good service: THE Prime Minister has announced that he will forego his monthly salary and decided that his Cabinet members will take a 20% pay cut.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/12/11/the-worth-of-good-service
A new dawn begins: IT’S infinitely unnerving when politicians rely on a combination of race and religious issues to garner support.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/12/04/a-new-dawn-begins
Realpolitik the order of the day: IT’S certainly not a perfect list of Cabinet line-up. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim just has been pulled from all sides ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/12/02/realpolitik-the-order-of-the-day
Malaysia the winner: Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/11/20/malaysia-the-winner
Green tsunami that rocked GE15: ANYONE who went on the campaign trail would have noticed that the posters of Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/11/21/green-tsunami-that-rocked-ge15
Race for undecided voters: Survey shows some of these 4.5 million people have the potential to influence the outcome of GE15.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/11/14/race-for-undecided-voters
The Sungai Buloh dilemma: UNTIL the past 48 hours, media reports on the Sungai Buloh constituency were about the dilemma of PKR supporters on whether they should ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/11/10/the-sungai-buloh-dilemma
No easy battle ahead for Pejuang: Malaysians now looking for a new narrative of diversity and inclusiveness, not just Malay unity.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/09/27/no-easy-battle-ahead-for-pejuang
The great DPM poser: WHY do we need two or three Deputy Prime Ministers? Aren’t we drowning with Ministers, Deputies and Special Envoys who barely make a ripple ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/10/30/the-great-dpm-poser
Reporting market deals can’t be a criminal offence: IT’S an irony. Two years ago, The Edge carried an expose of how a group of individuals ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/09/15/reporting-market-deals-cant-be-a-criminal-offence
Bumpy ride ahead: Strap yourselves in because GE15 will be far from smooth sailing.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/10/23/bumpy-ride-ahead
Respect and tolerance: POLITICS has become the mainstay of the media ahead of the general election, but there were two important announcements made by the Sultan ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/10/16/respect-and-tolerance
Lady CJ with impeccable record: Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who heads the panel of five judges hearing Najib’s appeal, is known for several notable judgments.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/08/18/lady-cj-with-impeccable-record
Respect the separation of powers – let the judges be: FOR God’s sake, please leave the Federal Court judges alone. The Bench should be left to discharge its ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/08/23/respect-the-separation-of-powers---let-the-judges-be
Quick Glance: Malaysia's highest court affirms Najib's guilty conviction in the 1MDB case.
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On tenterhooks: THE 15th General Election, which must be held by Sept 16 next year, has become the most difficult one to predict. Currently ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/10/09/on-tenterhooks
Too soon for a pardon: The law acts without fear or favour, even if the crime involves a former prime minister.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/08/28/too-soon-for-a-pardon
When fake goes mainstream: In today’s fast-paced news world, there are still ways to separate the wheat from the chaff.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/10/02/when-fake-goes-mainstream
Title entitlement: Consistency is needed to protect the sanctity and value of state awards.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/09/18/title-entitlement
Bring in tougher laws for illegal gaming operators: IT’S time for the budget again.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/09/13/bring-in-tougher-laws-for-illegal-gaming-operators
Hope in our Rulers: Our National Day will be upon us soon, it’s our Rulers, and not politicians, who have truly championed diversity.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/08/14/hope-in-our-rulers
Faux tales: FAKE news about Datuk Seri Najib Razak has shifted into overdrive even though he’s already incarcerated at Kajang Prison.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/09/11/faux-tales
Forces face farce: It’s time to clean up our act. We cannot let Malaysia become a case study for defence deal debacles.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/08/21/forces-face-farce
The show must go on: IT’S a classic case of the right hand not knowing what the other hand is doing. We already have a one-stop agency known as Puspal for the ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/09/05/the-show-must-go-on
PM bats aside intense pressure: THE Prime Minister doesn’t enjoy the best narrative. It’s not surprising that he hasn’t received the kind of endearment his ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/08/31/pm-bats-aside-intense-pressure
Guessing game over GE date continues: PM’s plan to attend the UN General Assembly next month may indicate that early polls are not likely to take place.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/08/22/guessing-game-over-ge-date-continues
Don’t get taken in: Malaysia isn’t about to become the next Sri Lanka. Don’t believe everything you see on social media.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/07/24/dont-get-taken-in
Dousing the flames: THE coming months will be rough. No one knows for sure how long it will last as the world grapples with inflation and the prospect of a ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/07/10/dousing-the-flames
Race-y reflections: Just when it seems we’ve made progress, we get stuck in a rut once more.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/08/07/race-y-reflections
Punishing persecution: MANY Malaysians are, by now, aware that Malaysia sits on Tier 3 of the US State Department’s recently released 2021 Trafficking in Persons ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/07/31/punishing-persecution
A claim that does not hold water: Despite the need to come together on the Sulu case, our politicians are busy blaming each other.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/07/23/a-claim-that-does-not-hold-water
Uncomfortably numb: Much to our discomfort, graft has grafted onto some of our politicians’ psyches like an incurable, sickening disease.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/07/03/uncomfortably-numb
Witnessing HK-China history as it unfolded: It’s been 25 years since I witnessed the handover which ended 157 years of British colonial rule as a reporter ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/comment/2022/07/02/witnessing-hk-china-history-as-it-unfolded
Rinse and repeat: Scratched record? Groundhog Day? Welcome to the world of the Malaysian politician.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-beat/2022/06/26/rinse-and-repeat
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