Muhyiddin’s observation that Pakatan in-fighting had reached critical levels is a case of the pot calling the kettle black, suggests Angeline Loh.
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In pushing for meritocracy, we have to be careful that we do not entrench the reproduction of privilege especially in university entrance exams, writes our special correspondent. Pas may want to entertain its aspirations to be a national party, but to be a national party means living with the realities of multiculturalism in a plural society, points out Farish Noor. Another good reason why we need better public transport: a new study reveals that exposure to traffic congestion can worsen infant health, reports our correspondent. A weary Farish Noor, after attending one inter-religious dialogue too many, takes a critical look at such pageants during which illuminories of all religions come, shake hands, state their differences, smile politely and then return home. Mr PM, at best, your KPI is a joke; at worst, it is a farce, says True Malaysian. Farish Noor laments that Fun has been massacred from Pakistan to the Magreb, from Malaysia to Brunei – which is why Indonesia is such a startling and exceptional place for him. Indonesia’s rightful place in history is as the actor that allowed for great inter-cultural dialogue and sharing to take place at a time when cultural identity was not linked to narrow nationalism or ethnic-racial superiority, observes Farish Noor. Thus far, neither the Malaysian nor Indonesian governments have done anything effective to restore some degree of sanity to the debate over their differences, notes Farish Noor. As we celebrate Merdeka and look ahead to Malaysia Day, Anil Netto wonders whether we have OneMalaysia or “two Malaysia’s” – one for the rich and the other for the lower-income group. |
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Readers’ comments
16 May 2012 (10:40) Umno, how much did you spend to bring your crowd? Hello P.Ramakrishnan, Please don't start lying to the readers. You wrote 'The Bersih 3.0 crowd came willingly and voluntarily and spontaneously. There was no inducement.' 'There was no inducement'? Are you really sure or you are just play...