Political financing is one of Malaysia’s “legacy” problems. Almost every major milestone of Malaysian politics is concerned with political financing troubles. In the past, the ruling BN government has been accused of receiving donations from local corporations, while the opposition PR and PH coalitions have similarly been accused of receiving donations from shadowy foreign entities. […]
22
Nov
Nov
From the moment I learned that I’m expecting again, my heart was thrown into a world of complex emotions. There’s a deep, resonant hope within me for a smooth, healthy, and complete pregnancy journey this time around. Yet, this hope is delicately intertwined with threads of apprehension and memories of my first pregnancy—a journey that […]
Featured, Politics
Integration or Assimilation: To Detract From Integration Model is to Belittle Everyday Malaysians
16
Nov
Nov
“There was assimilation, for example people from Arab countries and India, they have been assimilated. (The Chinese and Indian immigrants) refused, not that we did not insist, but they looked down on us, we wanted them to become Malays. They didn’t want to be known as Malays.” — Dr Mahathir. In a recent Keluar Sekejap […]
14
Nov
Nov
Who could have foreseen that Malaysia’s anti-party hopping law enacted in 2022 would be inadequate in undoing a deep-rooted curse of political frogs? Oh, right, just about anyone with a basic understanding of politics beyond wishful thinking. When the idea of having an anti-hopping law provision was first floated around, it was recognised as a […]
02
Jun
Jun
A disconcerting culture of gaslighting has firmly taken root in Malaysian politics, weaving a web of deception that manipulates perceptions and erodes the trust of the people. ‘Gaslighting’ is a term many of us are at least somewhat familiar with. In fact, It became the Word of the Year for 2022, according to Merriam-Webster, following […]
15
Mar
Mar
Access to quality pre-school childcare can play an important role in a child’s development. Quality childcare can provide children with opportunities to learn, develop social skills and build self-esteem. It can also support parents in their parenting role and help build a strong parent-child relationship. Motherhood begins with much hope and anticipation, but for many […]
08
Mar
Mar
As a woman, I find myself increasingly frustrated by the polarisation and victimhood that seems to be pervasive in our society today. While I appreciate the intentions behind movements like “Lean In” and “Me Too”, I cannot fully get behind them. It is not that I do not believe in the importance of empowering women […]
26
Dec
Dec
Childbirth is one of the most psychologically and physically demanding human experiences, and the postpartum period is often associated with reduced vitality, increased vulnerability, anxiety, depression and trauma. Caring for a newborn is no walk in the park either. As a mother of two adorable twin boys, I cannot imagine giving up the opportunity to […]
30
Aug
Aug
In the final days leading to Dato’ Sri Najib Razak’s final appeal against his conviction and sentence in the Federal Court, two schools of thought divided the country. One was convinced that “justice delayed is justice denied”, while the other reasoned “justice hurried is justice buried”. When controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin posted a leaked […]
Featured, Law, Malaysia-ku, Politics
Unfathomable Attitude towards the Protection of the Nation’s Sovereignty
29
Jul
Jul
It’s utterly baffling. It boggles the mind that when our fellow Malaysians in Sabah are exposed to the dangers of foreign imperialism — when Malaysia’s very sovereignty is under threat — there are still those who would rather waste time arguing over: “Ni salah Najib ke, salah Tommy?” To begin, I would like to address those […]