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Opinion
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Bubble tea — Kryptonite in a cup
SEPTEMBER 25 — The long lines at bubble tea shops seem ludicrous to people who don’t have a sweet tooth. If you like dessert, however, and you don’t mind it in liquid form,...
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Masalah jerebu: Sampai bila lagi?
23 SEPTEMBER ― Untuk sekian kalinya, Malaysia terpaksa berhadapan dengan masalah jerebu yang akut. Jika tahun 1997 dianggap sebagai penanda aras kepada keseriusan jerebu yang...
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Singapore and Malaysia choking together
SEPTEMBER 22 — So, it seems Singapore and Malaysia are united again — well, at least in terms of facing a common obstacle. That’s right, everyone, we are all choking on...
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Three Malaysian films on Malaysia Day weekend
SEPTEMBER 21 ― I'm not sure if many people have noticed, but there's a been a huge drop in the number of Malaysian films released this year compared to the very prolific nature...
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Togetherness on holiday
SEPTEMBER 20 ― There comes a point in life when your children start dispensing feedback your way. I’ve reached this unforgiving place with my kids who are close to notching up...
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Happy homeowners vote safe
SEPTEMBER 19 — Revelation. A sure-fire means to win Malay votes in the next election, one which excludes and exceeds mammoth rallies. Give them homes. To be precise, for Pakatan...
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The growing role of people managers in human resource management
SEPTEMBER 18 — After many years in human resource (HR) and business transformation consulting, along with senior management corporate roles and understanding the landscape of...
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The Sedition Act must die, Pakatan
SEPTEMBER 18 — What is alarming about the Pakatan government is the short memory of its politicians. Too many have forgotten the fear and panic caused by middle-of-the-night...
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Chinese wedding dinner time vs Malaysian time
SEPTEMBER 16 — Last week I attended the wedding dinner of a good friend. As I was (marginally) a part of the planning committee, I noticed that the agenda prepared by the couple...
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Menghayati signifikan Hari Malaysia
16 SEPTEMBER — Hari ini, kita menyambut Hari Malaysia. Hari Malaysia disambut pada 16 September setiap tahun untuk memperingati penubuhan persekutuan Malaysia di tarikh yang...
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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...