Raya abnormalities
Normally, these corridors would permit young relatives to run, jump, chase each other, play hide and seek. Occasionally they wonder…
Browsing: Conservatively Speaking Freely
Fighting the virus of hate
EXPRESSIONS of hatred are unfortunately marring the many examples of humanity’s best qualities at this challenging moment for our species.…
Covering beyond Covid
THE best traits of Malaysians continue to support front-liners in the fight against Covid-19, with diverse individuals and groups working…
Student awards vs ministerial rewards
ONE school I keep returning to is SMK Tunku Besar Burhanuddin, partly due to its connection with the family –…
Amidst political turmoil, trust the Constitution
AFTER my speech remarking upon the complicated relationship between Malaysia’s first Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, the 12th Deputy…
Celebrating a decade of Ideas
AS Ideas celebrates its 10th anniversary, I’ve been asked to highlight five achievements. First, I am proud of the contributions…
A respectable ranking
MALAYSIA’S performance in the recently-released Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index 2019 is our best ever, ranking 43rd out of 167…
Let choice unleash the best in education
HAVING worked in various areas of public policy for over 15 years across four countries with international programmes across a…