Malaysia’s Disastrous Capital Flight

Money leaves the country on an unprecedented scale Often with the exodus of money goes an exodus of talent as highly skilled persons disadvantaged by race or, as in the case of some Malays, disgusted…

Demons and demolitions

Some time ago in 2006 I wrote this piece which I believe is relevant to our predicament as religious beings. May we find the most peaceful resolution to Malaysia's most daunting issue since May 13,…

Eighth church attack in Seremban

By Adib Zalkapli, The Malaysian InsiderThe primarily East Malaysian Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB) church in Seremban, Negri Sembilan was attacked today with a firebomb, leaving scorch marks on its front…

It Happened Under Your Watch, Najib!

 Najib and Hishammuddin must think that Malaysians are a dumb lot not to see through their charade.  It was Hishammuddin who first unhinged that dangerous religious wrecking ball with his banning of…

Will Najib Razak Reform Malaysia?

The recent church bombings are a symptom of lagging reform.Deaths in police custody and numerous corruption scandals continue to haunt the administration, eroding public confidence day-by-day. Thus…

PAS supporter congress official

(The Malaysian Insider) PETALING JAYA, Jan 11 — PAS has endorsed draft constitution which allow its Supporters Club — the non-Muslim wing — to become a PAS Supporters Congress, effective immediately.

Police warn against holding demonstrations

(Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR: Police today issued a warning against any demonstrations planned at places of worship, especially one rumoured to be held at the Assumption Church in Petaling Jaya, on Jan 13.

Mea Culpa

When we take no interest in the affairs of our country, in our countrymen; when we remain mute and paralyzed in the face of injustice and manifestation of evil; when we fold our arms and pretend…

TOLERANCE OR INTOLERANCE? OUR CHOICE

"Intolerant people" seems to be the mantra of our times. After over five decades of independence, our collective consciousness has been programed outwardly that tolerance is the existential pillar on…