We will bounce back
The dark clouds follow my steps as I take my evening jog. I could sense that it would be harder and harder to go outside, play sports, and roam freely again – jogging may be…
Category: Society
2020: The year when the people followed rules, and politicians broke them
It is safe to say that 2020 did not turn out the way Mahathir wanted it. Instead of achieving greater health, we were hit with a once-in-a-century pandemic that threatens the health of millions. Instead…
Budget vote: The people would always prefer to fight
We were all given a crash course on the legislative process of parliament last week. The dramatic turn of events taught us the meaning of the words “bloc voting”, “policy stage”, and “committee stage”. “Bloc…
The death of Malaysian small businesses
There is a small economy rice stall I go to for lunch. With the MCO, there are unsurprisingly fewer people visiting here. Usually busy, the owner is much freer now, treating every customer like royalty. She scooped in more rice…
Kluster Menteri: How politics could literally affect your health
There are three kinds of politicians: An ideal politician, a standard politician, and the worst politician. The ideal politician is one who puts the public’s interest above his. For instance, a politician who is willing…
What the common people want
Only rich people have their photographs taken. In the past, you could only take photographs at a studio, and this is typically an expensive affair. You had to wear your best clothes, put on makeup…
Youth party: Only young people could live up to the ideals of Merdeka
Merdeka is a concept. It is not the fireworks, the holiday or the mini-flag at the car top — Merdeka is a concept. On the last day as a British colony, we have taken this…
Why we have failed Pavithra
The YouTube sensation Pavithra was the fairy tale we wanted. First, you start humble in making cooking videos teaching millions of Malaysians local cuisines. You use only a basic smartphone camera without advanced editing software;…