K.T. Maran
Social, Environmental & Animal Activist
The tragedy in Batu Pahat should be Malaysia’s turning point, not just another headline
The news of a toddler mauled by stray dogs in Batu Pahat is the kind that makes you horrified. It makes you angry. And in that moment, it’s very easy to demand that councils “just do something.”
Oneness of humankind: Humanity’s only sustainable path forward
Look at what we’ve achieved. We’ve split the atom, mapped the human genome, connected the entire world through tiny screens in our pockets. We can cure diseases, fly across oceans in hours, and grow food in deserts and...
From tongkat to take-off: Let’s talk about moving beyond dependency
When two figures as seasoned as Tun Musa Hitam and Nazir Razak speak up about the New Economic Policy (NEP), it’s worth pausing to listen, not to pick sides, but to reflect. These aren’t outsiders throwing stones....
Would Malaysians fight for their country? What the surveys really tell us
A question that grabs attention: "If war came to your country, would you fight?" Pollsters have been asking this for decades, and the results often get boiled down to a simple patriotism score. When dig into the...
OPINION | MP perks should be earned, not taken for granted
A RECENT article asking whether politicians are “paid more for less work” raises a question Malaysia should confront more honestly. When we elect someone to represent us, what should they receive in return, and what...