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Hong Kong falls. Singapore rises
SEPTEMBER 15 — Like so many others in the region and wider world, I looked on with sadness as I saw Hong Kong’s protests escalate from peaceful rallies to daily clashes. ...
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The closing of Speedy Video in Mid Valley and what it means for Malaysian cinema
SEPTEMBER 13 — This week has seen a lot of posts on social media about the Speedy Video branch in Mid Valley closing this Sunday, September 15, which I guess could realistically...
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Malays are individuals, it’s a human predilection
SEPTEMBER 12 — It’s almost natural for self-anointed experts to tell Malays what they need to do or think. Yes, oh yes, it’s that season again, with the mega-rally for...
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Would imported food be more nutritious?
SEPTEMBER 11 — Fruits Like vegetables, fruits lose their nutrients during harvesting, storage, transporting from long distances, and during food preparation. Furthermore, fruit...
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Why is the ‘lazy native’ myth still being propagated by our own government?
SEPTEMBER 11 — The bootstrapping myth is both pervasive and insidious. Sadly, it’s one that too many of our politicians believe. In this magical fairy tale scenario any person...
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Two wrong reasons to be a lecturer
SEPTEMBER 9 — Recently, a friend of mine (with about 20 years’ experience in banks) told me he wanted to quit and join one of the local private colleges as a lecturer. When I...
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Hayati kembali Rukun Negara
9 SEPTEMBER — Terlajak perahu boleh diundur, terlajak kata buruk padahnya. Sebab santan pulut binasa, sebab mulut badan binasa. Demikian pepatah-pepatah Melayu yang sering kita...
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Singapore and the death of a dictator
SEPTEMBER 8 ― A dictator died in Singapore last week. Of course the rich and powerful from across South-east and even South Asia are attracted to our world class medical...
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Three films you should catch in Malaysian cinemas this week
SEPTEMBER 7 — Despite this being nowhere near the peak of summer movie season, this has to be one of the most bountiful weeks of the year when it comes to movie choices...
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Too scared to be leaders or why the boycott can’t be opposed
SEPTEMBER 5 — Most Malaysians don’t know and don’t care that Ananda Krishnan helped realise 1985’s phenomenal “Live Aid” concert which was televised worldwide. Freddie...
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Ceritalah: Let’s not be afraid of telling our stories of depression
SEPTEMBER 4 — As much as social media gets derided these days, I’m thankful it exists. I have certainly leveraged it career-wise but what makes social media for me are the...
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The weight of child pornography
SEPTEMBER 3 — TRIGGER WARNING: This column might be disturbing to some. I urge you to prepare yourself emotionally beforehand. I apologise for the graphic...
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The paranoia over Christian evangelism in Malaysia
SEPTEMBER 2 — The claim by Ikatan Muslim Malaysia (Isma) recently that there is some drive to “evangelise” Putrajaya is, frankly, amazing. It’s incredible not...
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Berpada-pada apabila menyebarkan kandungan di media sosial
2 SEPTEMBER — Kebanyakan daripada kita pastinya pernah menerima pelbagai mesej dan kandungan video daripada sahabat-sahabat dalam kumpulan WhatsApp. Ada yang berbaur perkauman,...
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Moving beyond colonial capitals
SEPTMEBER 1 — Indonesia seems to be serious about moving its capital. Following years of feasibility studies, President Joko Widowi announced last week that a new site had been...