Liu Xiaobo’s empty chair
DIPLOMATICALLY SPEAKING By DENNIS IGNATIUS Last Friday, an empty chair at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony was a poignant reminder …
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Descending into gutter politics
If you take the time to read all the statements and remarks that fill our political space these days, all …
Who’s watching whom?
Anyone who is serious about safeguarding our image and protecting our nation’s standing in the world would be well advised …
Shielding Israel from criticism
Revised definition of anti-Semitism could shield Israel from criticism and silence emerging Palestinian voices. The second summit of the Inter-Parliamentary …
Malacca’s phantom achievement
There is no doubt that Chief Minister Ali Rustam has done his bit towards developing the state of Malacca. Malacca …
Arms race unlikely to bring peace to the Middle East
THE Obama Administration is expected to seek approval from Congress shortly to proceed with the largest single arms deal in …
Countering Islamophobia
Taking a strong stand against extremism will do more to counter Islamophobia than anything else. Following Prime Minister Datuk Seri …
Let’s not empower intolerance
Listening to the conversation going on in the US today, one would think that Muslims are about to take over …
Africa should learn from our mistakes
African’s are impressed with Malaysia’s development but they can learn more from our mistakes ON a recent visit to China, …
FDI: more than just economics
Malaysia needs to go well beyond mere economic and fiscal measures if it is to reverse the decline in foreign …
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