
Opinion

Finding common ground for a new global moral order
Islam and Confucianism can find common ground to bring about a civilisational renewal and Malaysia, where Muslims and Confucians live together in significant numbers, can be a meeting ground.
Behind the Bylines

BN’s victory in Kinabatangan, Lamag doesn’t mean it can relax

Amorim and United have parted ways, quo vadis Akmal of Umno?

Tough road for Samsuri after Jan 9?
If selected as PN chairman, Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will need to work on mending PAS-Bersatu ties while facing the pressure of leading the coalition without being a party president.

After Akmal’s call, will it be Umno out, Bersatu in?
Umno needs to think thoroughly about whether quitting the unity government would be of benefit, or detrimental to its future.

Exchange programmes a good way to foster unity, understanding
People from the interior of Borneo states, or the tranquil villages of Perlis, or the transit town of Johor Bahru might have very different conceptions of what constitutes ‘Malaysia’.

Cambodia already sees Malaysia as a friend. We should act like one
Cultural and media exchanges as well as educational and training opportunities for Cambodians can benefit both sides.
Column
After scandal, some associations rebuilt systems while others only reshuffled names. Malaysia must choose which path to follow.

Bertindih dan bertindan
Siapa sebenarnya lebih berkuasa dalam PAS? Jawatankuasa Kerja atau Majlis Syura? Presiden atau mursyidul am?
We need to continue being predictably boring, in a world of constant excitement and outrage.
Thaipusam is a spiritual observance which calls for self-discipline and inner cleansing; it is a call to surrender to God.
Letters

The rupturing of silent complicity

A healthy retirement requires effort and intent
The Bersatu president’s resignation as PN chairman has shown that PAS is beset with internal factions and unable to decide on who should lead the coalition.
If the mishap is treated as an isolated incident, rather than a warning, the system will fail again.
A Russian story about grades reminds us that education in Malaysia must measure learning, not self-worth.
More humane, equitably designed urban spaces improve the lives of those who need them most, not just the elite.











