Towards healing the nation, still
FIVE years ago I gave a lecture entitled ‘Healing the Malaysian Nation’ to several different audiences. Asked coincidentally to deliver…
Browsing: Conservatively Speaking Freely
Stewarding a renewal of ideas
I SUSPECT it is a rare thing in any organisation for every member of staff, from the CEO to the…
Our crestfallen coat of arms
AS with our Jalur Gemilang, our federal coat of arms has antecedents in the polities that preceded Malaysia, and in…
Raya abnormalities
Normally, these corridors would permit young relatives to run, jump, chase each other, play hide and seek. Occasionally they wonder…
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…