New resolutions for a new decade

New resolutions for a new decadeMUSINGSSunday, 29 Dec 2019 By Marina Mahathir THE city fathers of Sabang in Aceh recently issued a ban on its local residents celebrating the New Year. Apparently, after 2,020 years, they’ve decided that such festivities are not in line with their local customs and traditions....

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Wishy-washy silence is not golden

Wishy-washy silence is not goldenMUSINGSSunday, 01 Dec 2019 By Marina Mahathir THEY say that if you don’t come out strongly against something, it means you’re for it. Silence means acquiescence. It’s an affliction that particularly affects politicians who, ever wary of potential controversies, stay clear of...

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