What’s so special about Zakir Naik?
What’s so special about Zakir Naik? Why is he so uniquely deserving of Putrajaya’s support and attention? These are among the …
Tag Archives: religion
The closing of the Malay mind
In his 1987 book, ‘The closing of the American mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the …
Are Christians a threat to Malaysia?
Yet again, a Muslim group is raising the spectre of a Christian threat to the security of the nation and …
Beer and the brew of intolerance
The ruckus over this year’s Better Beer Festival says many things about the politico-religious establishment in this country – their …
Is sensitivity a one-way street?
Following the rise of mob groups like the Red Shirts who pursue their political agenda against minorities through threats and …
Indonesia’s wrong turn
After a hotly contested and highly divisive campaign, former minister Anies Baswedan has apparently won the contest for the governorship …
Will China be a factor in the elections?
Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak recently offered three reasons why Barisan Nasional (BN) can expect a significant increase …
The seeds of destruction
The Muslim world is in deep crisis. The gleaming towers and glittering night lights of Gulf cities and the legendary …
Voices of Hope | Student leader calls for a nation based on equality and justice
It is young and courageous student leaders like Fahmi Zainol that give me hope for the future, hope that we …
