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 Praba Ganesan
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Praba Ganesan is chief executive at KUASA, a democracy outreach organisation. It's time to be involved. You can contact him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @prabaganesan.
 

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There was an accident up north near the jungles in a road cutting through the range which divides our peninsula, after most of us were asleep to be fresh for a Monday workday after the Raya Haji weekend. Killed, 15 future teachers. The story continues to develop as grieving families bury their young. The who, what, when, why and how heats up inside an intense inquest. — Bernama pic

Safer express buses is a two-way street

Many countries of late have increased retirement ages, including Singapore, Thailand, Japan and China. — Freepik pic

Retirement at 65, a modern saga

Police remove a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) lorry from the scene of an accident involving a stone-laden lorry on Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan May 13, 2025. — Bernama pic

Fatal FRU crash: A classic tale of low priorities

Sabah is scheduled for a statewide election this year. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Backroom party co-operation deals: A clear and present danger to democratic representation

File picture of Nurul Izzah Anwar (left) speaking at Townhall Pengundi Muda at Metal Bees, Sunway Damansara Technology in Petaling Jaya on October 8, 2022; Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli attending the engagement session for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) with the Chamber of Commerce and industry players from the pharmaceutical and chemical, digital, machinery and equipment, and agri-food sectors in Putrajaya, January 16, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif/Bernama

Rafizi vs Nurul Izzah, a showdown quickens

German manufacturer Continental said it is ‘adapting to changing customer demand’ as it shuts down its tyre factor in Alor Setar, Kedah in December 2025, but will continue operations in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. — AFP pic

Workers feel a continent away when government sugarcoats, rather than leads

PKR faces a pivotal moment in its journey to truly reflect the will of the people. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

PKR 2025: The party of the masses ready for rule of the masses?

With the Cuepacs boys, visiting Poobala (M. Suresh), in the centre in red T-shirt, on April 8, 2025, four days after the attack at his home in Klang.

The man who survived a black panther attack, only to park his trailer better

An aerial view of the crater formed after the gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights April 2, 2025. — Bernama pic

The year of angry Malaysians, like last year and next year

According to the author, to bring ‘Jalur Gemilang’ into our children’s minds and hearts requires talking about ‘Jalur Gemilang’. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Here, there and everywhere: Malaysia badges in schools

A Perikatan Nasional flag is seen is Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Midterm blues: Perikatan needs ideas, not anger

As DAP quietly reshuffles its leadership, the outcome could shape the party’s future — and its standing in the unity government. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

DAP fears its own shadows heading to its party polls

A large crowd fills the walkway at the Ramadan Bazaar in Putrajaya, exploring various food stalls and festive offerings, March 5, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Kuala Lumpur, always on my mind

Office workers are pictured during lunch hour in Kuala Lumpur on July 30, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

A permissive Malaysia, key to talent retention

Green Day performed at the Bukit Jalil Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on February 18, 2025. — Picture from X/Khairul Aqmal

In this land of make-believe, they do believe in Green Day

Are toll discounts a benefit or disservice to Malaysians? — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

More than half disappointed with the festive toll discount

According to the author, the home minister will likely read amendments to the Societies Act 1966 (Act 832) next year at Parliament. — Bernama pic

Engagement is a dirty word when with the disengaged: Societies Act

Comedian and actor Harith Iskander attends a press conference at Publika in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 11, 2018. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali

Do not laugh, you are Malaysian

A general view of the people buying lottery number at the Sports Toto lottery shop in Selayang Baru. Toto is one of the main legal lottery companies in Malaysia May 22, 2024. — File picture by Hari Anggara.

Happier life a bet away or that crazy jackpot weekend

A general view of condominiums in Kuala Lumpur. u00e2u20acu201d Photo by Hari Anggara

The latest Kajang Move

u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Bipolar PKR clueless about Malaysia First

No way out or in for the wheelchair bound at MRT Taman Suntex. April 27, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Praba Ganesan

MRT Malaysia: Escalator gymnastics and other self-growth opportunities

A flag war between the parties contesting in the 15th Johor state election in N44 Larkin, Johor Baru, March 9, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

The Infinite Everything Tent which stands for Nothing

The Employeesu00e2u20acu2122 Provident Fund  logo is seen at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur March 2, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyanan

EPF update: No country for old men

Malaysian flags are pictured in Putrajaya August 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

The myth of the Malay spine providing us stability

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the launch of the 40th World Customs Day at Kompleks Kastam Kelana Jaya, January 26, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

'Apa khabar' from Malaysia

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speak to reporters at the press conference at the Barisan Nasional command center in the Johor Umno Liaison Hall, Johor Baru March 12, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

Frenemies in government: BN and PN

PKR President, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his campaign round at Bilk Gerakan Satelit N44 Larkin, Johor Bahru, March 05, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggarann

Inside PKR: Who’ll ask Anwar to go?

Malaysian flags are pictured in Putrajaya August 12, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

The unwanted election issue: Departing Malaysians

Perikatan Nasional and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) flags are seen waving at Jalan Bachang, Melaka, November 7, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

The Four Horsemen of Malay-Only Politics: How deep is your race love?

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks at the partyu00e2u20acu2122s launch ceremony at the Connexion Conference & Events Centre in Kerinchi, February 11, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara

Muda in PRN Johor: Infanticide warning

A Pakatan Harapan flag is seen along Jalan Sg Chua ahead of the Balakong by-election August 23, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Pakatan’s overhaul a priority if they collapse in Johor

A Malaysian flag is pictured at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur September 15, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

BACI anyone? To balance Malaysian identities

Election Commission officials get the polling station at Dewan Badminton Kompleks Perumahan Polis Tabuan Jaya ready ahead of early voting in Kuching December 13, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Johor: A dress rehearsal for the general election

A customer looks at lanterns in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration at Lebuh Carnavon in Penang, January 24, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Another year of luck in this land blessed with Chinese

Puteri Umno members gather for the 2021 Umno annual general assembly in Kuala Lumpur March 27, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara

Umno stays ahead only to be rudderless

Nor Hanis Ahmad Shamsi, 29, and her husband Mohd Zulfadhli Zulkarnain, 27, together with their child 10-month-old Nur Zara Zalikha, spend their time at home following the movement control order to curb Covid-19 infection. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Farhan Najib

Fathers — the other half of parents

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob officiates the soft launch of Keluarga Malaysia at Auditorium Angkasapuri in Kuala Lumpur October 8, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

#KeluargaMalaysia calls out for leadership

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