Wong Chun Wai

We seem to be having election after election, with politicians constantly on the campaign trail with little time to do what they were really voted in for: administer the nation.

Some Malaysian leaders are talking about hosting the World Cup. It may sound dreamy, but for a nation grappling with harsh economic realities, it's an unrealistic fantasy.

PAS has frequently found itself at the centre of controversy because of statements made by some of its leaders, particularly on issues involving race, religion and gender.

IT is something politicians have been doing for a long time, not just in Malaysia but around the world.

IT is only to be expected that the Prime Minister will now find himself under pressure following Pakatan Harapan's disappointing performances in the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections.

THE National Day is a time when we come together in unity but over the past few years, the nation has been on tenterhooks in the run-up to the country's celebrations.

Malaysia has a curious contradiction when it comes to gambling. On the one hand, the government licenses and regulates legal number forecast operators (NFOs) such as Sports Toto Bhd and Magnum Bhd.

NOT all Malaysians will under-stand the scale of the Tabung Haji scandal as it does not hit their pockets directly.

National Day should be more than just a celebration. With many using race and religion to fracture our society, it should also be a time to reflect on our founding fathers' dreams – and what we want to be.

EVERY time I return to Malaysia from a trip abroad, there is a moment that gets to me: when the Malaysia Airlines crew member announces that we will be landing soon.