This matter has been dwelling in my head for a good part of this year – whether I should or not, but in the end the interests of a profession rather than how a few individuals may react, is deemed more important so I shall pen this note of appeal to the government of the…
Associate Professor Ts Dato’ Dr Husin Jazri Cyberbullying has emerged as a critical issue in Malaysia as recently highlighted by the tragic death of a 30-year-old social media influencer Ms Rajeswary Appahu, known online as Esha, following severe online harassment. This incident has ignited public outrage and brought attention to the pervasive and damaging effects…
Edited by Rajah Rasiah, Azirah Hashim and Jaswant Sidhu A Book Review “Show me the book the man reads, I will proceed to show you the man,” affirmed George Bernard Shaw. While there is much truism to what Shaw may have once said, “Contesting Malaysia’s Integration into the World Economy,” as edited by Rajah Rasiah,…
BY: Dr Firdous Mohd Farouk The rapid deployment of FinTech to be one of the major disruptors and a catalyst for major transformative efforts in the realm of integrated reporting. Unlike traditional financial reporting which focuses solely on financial metrics, integrated reporting (IR) is a holistic approach that combines financial statements with environmental, social and…
The Dual Language Programme (DLP) saga is not new. There have been many obstacles since its introduction in 2016. Recently, the newly introduced guidelines which aim to improve the programme received divided reactions. Some called it a backward move, while others believed that this was a “corrective measure”, a leap forward for a more sustained…
The deafening silence of our authorities on a TikTok video clip of controversial Islamic preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung advising a teacher to secretly convert minors in school is shocking and disturbing. It has been ten days since the content surfaced and gained traction from various NGOs and netizens as a concerned society and parents’…
The Election Commission has decided to host the Sungai Bakap by-election on 6 July. So what makes Sungai Bakap a unique by-election? The semi urban Malay majority seat has about 40 percent non-Malay voters. Unlike other seats this by-election puts Perikatan Nasional and Pas particularly under pressure since they would have to fight tooth and…
By Dr Ahmad Zahiruddin Sani In the end months of May 2024, walking through the heart of Malaysia, one could feel the buzz in the air – the government had just announced a significant cut in diesel subsidies. This wasn’t a decision made in haste; it was a strategic move, mirroring the steps taken by…
By: Maszsyuhada Maszri Bruce Gilley’s ‘The Case for Colonialism’ is nothing short of a blatant controversy, which argues for the potential benefits of colonialism. It has ignited a fierce debate highlighting deep divisions within the academic community. The intense opposition to his views underscores a broader resistance to revisiting or reinterpreting colonial legacies which many…
Is Datuk Seri Azmin Ali doomed? That is the question that needs to be asked in the aftermath of the Kuala Kubu Baharu by election over the weekend. Selangor Bersatu muscled its way to field its own man in a seat that was previously contested by Gerakan. The seat was even offered to MIPP initially,…
