Malaysia should emulate Australia, where nicotine vaping products are classified as presecription-only medicines.

Citizens International agrees with Bar Council’s position that upholding international law is important, and asks the council to extend this to the plight of the Palestinian people, too.

Instead of allowing workers to withdraw more and more of their savings, the government should set up a fund to give financial aid to those who are truly in need.

Instead of building more zoos, we should focus on improving sub-standard establishments to ensure that they meet the necessary standards of housing, husbandry, welfare and health for the animals.

Childhood stunting due to chronic undernutrition is a worrisome piece of news in our country, which claims to enjoy rapid economic growth, development and improvements in socio-economic status and the healthcare system.

The government should identify all of the problems in each of the sectors and formulate long-term solutions instead of addressing food security issues on a piecemeal basis.

To prevent any tragedies involving children and balconies, safety measures should be integrated into the structure of the building itself.

It is imperative that we recognise the growing threats to our society and take important measures to snuff out the agents of division and strengthen the unity of our nation.

Never have Malaysians witnessed the despair of so many jobless, hungry and homeless people.

Instead of wasting food, Muslims should remember that fasting is an act of worship, a way to become more compassionate to those in need, and a chance to get closer to God.

The economy should be stimulated through investments in areas that have been neglected, not through use of EPF savings in wasteful consumption.

So many incidents happening in such a short period of time should be a sign to the authorities that something is not right.