Fa Abdul

FA ABDUL is a former columnist of Malaysiakini & Free Malaysia Today (FMT).

10 Jun 2026

OPINION | When Sexual Misconduct Happens, the School Cannot Pretend It Was Just One Bad Teacher

Another case . Another teacher. Another school. Another group of students who were supposed to be safe within four walls meant to protect them.

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Fa Abdul

07 Jun 2026

OPINION | A Masterclass In Malaysian Hypocrisy: Purify The Soul, Smuggle The Zamzam

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Muslims travel to Makkah seeking spiritual purification.

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Fa Abdul

07 Jun 2026

OPINION | No Pork, No Lard, No Common Sense?

There are many challenges facing Malaysia today.

OPINION | The Real Question Isn't Who Was Driving. It's Who Raised Them?

A 19-year-old in a Mercedes.

OPINION | If Rukun Negara Is the Test, Are We All Worthy of Being Malaysians?

In conjunction with His Majesty's Official Birthday celebration, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim reminded Malaysians that anyone who rejects the principles of the Rukun Negara is not worthy of being regarded as a Malaysian...

OPINION | Rafizi, I Want To Believe You - But I Don’t

For years, Malaysian politics has felt like watching the same drama with different costumes.

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Fa Abdul

10 May 2026

OPINION | “Not Indian Enough”: Who Gets to Represent Us?

When I wrote about Shameera Nasreen’s appointment, I framed the backlash as a question of identity—whether an Indian Muslim could represent the Indian community.

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Fa Abdul

09 May 2026

OPINION | Dear Malaysia, Since When Did Fun Become Haram?

I was scrolling through the news, minding my own business, when I stumbled upon an article about Muhamad Akmal Saleh going after Lim Guan Eng over that water music festival in KL.

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