Today marks the anniversary of Day One of the Malayan Emergency (June 16,1948 -1960). It was an undeclared war won not only on the battlefields, but also through winning hearts and minds of the civilian population. A pertinent lesson to our war efforts against Covid-19. It was early morning on this exact day 73 years […]
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Jun
Jun
The COVID-19 crisis that engulfs us today has brought us to expect decision-making that is firm, timely, and based on evidence. The actions that governments choose to take or not to take in this crisis will impact our immediate-, medium- and long-term futures. In preparing for a response, experts all around the world have emerged […]
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May
May
The shroud of COVID-19 has gotten very dark, casting much distrust, discord, and disarray in this country. The third Movement Control Order is beginning to feel like a series of recurring nightmares, striking fear and anxiety among us and taking lives and livelihoods away. But in this period of turmoil, what could be a light […]
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May
May
If the night is darkest just before dawn, it is pitch black right now in Malaysia. Three times we have counted the enactments of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Three times we have paused everything in unity and in purpose to bring precious respite to an overworked healthcare system dealing with one of the worst […]
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May
May
Have you ever felt the weight of an assault rifle on your hands? I have, in my two and a half years in the 31st Artillery Regiment in the Askar Wataniah. It is heavy and hard to hold. Perhaps this was what it had felt like for the many who have fought for our peace. […]
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Finding Our Humanity When A Parent Is Found To Be Negligent
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May
May
Tragedy can happen to the best of us. And as parents, we can only pray that we would be able to go through our day with our children steering clear from harm, ensuring that they have the space to grow and thrive. But the arch of the law stands alone, administering its weight when tragedy […]
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Apr
Apr
Nothing comes close to the profound experience of holding your newborn in your arms for the first time. That first touch. A moment so brief yet so indelible; a memory to be cherished forever. Now picture that and multiply it by two. That was our experience – our twin boys. My husband and I thought […]
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Nov
Nov
Strong, formidable, convincing… those were the words used by Opposition Leader Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim in September to claim he had the numbers. But in the most crucial vote to date, what was observed was stability on the side of the government. The Opposition MPs weren’t able to muster the courage to stand up, and […]
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Oct
Oct
Ever since air traffic into Malaysia has been allowed again, the Government has decided that all individuals entering Malaysia from abroad will be subjected to compulsory quarantine orders under the Observation & Surveillance Order subject to the provisions of Section 15 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342). Section […]
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Aug
Aug
I was just reflecting on the speech of Singapore’s Leader of the House Indranee Rajah today. She stated, “Experience elsewhere shows that unity in diversity is not an assured outcome”. As much diversity itself is hard work, so is unity. For long, and even until today, it has been our pride as Malaysians to brand […]