Latest Columns/Op-Eds
‘Explore long and viable solution to reduce waste’
Prof. Agamuthu, a solid and hazardous waste management specialist, speaks on Malaysia's effective management of healthcare waste. He elaborates on key improvements for household waste management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TWOAS: A bold experiment to increase women’s representation
Prof Wong Chin Huat weighs in on increasing the number and the role of female representatives in Malaysia's Parliament.
Is Malaysia heading for ‘BorneoExit’? Why some in East Malaysia are advocating for secession
In light of the 2020 Sabah state elections, Prof. James Chin discusses historical grievances related to East Malaysia.
COMMENT | Collect household waste with dedicated system, prevent Covid-19
Prof. Agamuthu, a solid and hazardous waste management specialist, speaks on Malaysia's effective management of healthcare waste. He elaborates on key improvements for household waste management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MySay: Will coronavirus bring crucial epiphanies to redeem the human species?
Dr. Ooi Kee Beng proposes ethical changes to spur societal improvement under the new normal imposed by COVID-19.
Radio Interview: Do Register to Vote!
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, speaks about the need of Malaysians to register as voters and coming out to vote.
Comment | Amphibian politicians: Remove MPs who breach oath
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents remaining two options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.
Comment | Amphibian politicians: Options to manage them
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents two out of four options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.
Party defections in Malaysia: Managing the ‘frogs’
Danesh Prakash Chacko, a Research Analyst, discusses two main approaches on how to manage the issue of political defections
Are parliamentary committees ‘suspended’ now?
Prof Wong Chin Huat summarises the debate on the status of parliamentary select committee--offering his interpretation that committees are already practically “suspended”.
Redefining the global ‘new normal’ after COVID-19
Dr. Ooi Kee Beng comments on COVID-19 being a wake-up call to act on environmental, economic and existential problems predating the pandemic.
MySay: The new normal — regionalising the global and the national
Dr. Ooi Kee Beng proposes Malaysia's strategy moving forward amidst a triple whammy of political, social and economic constraints in the first half of 2020.
Commentary: What’s behind Mahathir’s sacking and Malaysia’s new political drama
Mahathir Mohamad’s sacking shows Malaysia’s regime change is far from complete, says James Chin.
Malaysia’s worrying turn to right-wing politics
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.
The Galapagos Islands on land: How limestone is essential to life
On the International Day of Biological Diversity, Assoc Prof Reuben Clements explains why limestone quite literally serves as the building block for much of life on earth.