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.

To really keep track of the balance of the housing supply-demand system in the market, the number of households should be compared with the existing stocks of residential housing and service apartments released by the National Property Information Centre.

The constitution makes no provisions for anyone being above the law, but some in authority behave as if it does.

As Sabah is globally recognised as part of Malaysia, Malaysia is in no way obliged to entertain the claims of the descendants of a lost sovereign.

Asean should state explicitly that executing dissenters is the ultimate act of violence and that it expects Myanmar to desist from such behaviour immediately.

An economic recession is underway in the international economy which over-aggressive monetary policy could make worse, extending it to an international financial crisis from which no country can be insulated.

It is very difficult – almost impossible – to get truly fact-based data on corrupt activities.

Whenever we measure social phenomenon such as corruption, we have to be aware that there is no neutral system or approach.

Israel has been spared a spot on the list issued each year by the United Nations secretary-general, naming and shaming governments and groups that commit grave violations against children and minors anywhere in the world.

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 Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill, if implemented properly and effectively, will help save the lives of thousands of Malaysians each year.

Mavcom fails to understand that the refund policy is not merely a commercial decision by the airline but rather about protecting the consumers' rights.