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United in the face of national distress

Posted on 30 March 2014 - 08:00pm

Halimah Mohd Said

A national disaster which forebodes the loss of numerous lives has a way of bringing people together to share their utter sense of despair and helplessness.

It is a time when differences are put aside to offer sympathy and empathy to those whose family members and friends are victims. It is a time when communities rally together to offer their support, kind thoughts and prayers.

Is ‘bossy’ a bad word?

Posted on 16 March 2014 - 07:11pm

Halimah Mohd Said

THE word "bossy" may soon be considered inappropriate to describe women in the workplace, especially those in positions of power and authority where they have to take charge and speak their minds. In fact, the word may soon join other words such as "bitchy" and "aggressive" which are considered sexist and discriminatory when referring to the personality traits of a female co-worker.

Peace in the name of God

Posted on 2 February 2014 - 08:42pm

Halimah Said

IN THE current Allah controversy, no logical, legal or constitutional arguments can appease the Christians and Muslims who believe their religious rights have been violated. Each side will stubbornly argue that there has been an encroachment into their particular religious territory by the other. They believe their faith is being threatened.

Wake-up call for Malaysians

Posted on 5 January 2014 - 08:58pm

Halimah Mohd Said

THE government has announced 11 cost-cutting measures to manage its ministries and departments more prudently. Trimming down on the lavish spending of public money is long overdue.

While cuts in the entertainment allowances, travel and toll entitlements of the higher grades of civil servants are exemplary, they do not add up to much in terms of government savings.

The need for spiritual transformation

Posted on 22 December 2013 - 07:29pm

Halimah Mohd Said

MORE and more, inter-faith and inter-religious dialogues are being organised to bring together leaders of the world's major religions to address ways of promoting peace and unity among mankind.

A sense of history and heritage

Posted on 8 December 2013 - 07:14pm

Halimah Mohd Said

EARLY next year I'm hoping to launch rather belatedly a book, an autobiography published in 1982 and revised almost 30 years later in 2011.

People’s will in fighting corruption

Posted on 24 November 2013 - 06:56pm

Halimah Mohd Said

WHENEVER corruption in the public sector is talked about in Malaysia, the agencies that are perceived to be among the most susceptible are the Police, Immigration, Customs, JPJ (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan). The Fire Department and Income Tax Department are also named as are the various departments handling government procurement.

Extremism vs moderation

Posted on 10 November 2013 - 08:07pm

Halimah Mohd Said

IT is tempting to look at "moderation" as the anthithesis to "extremism", a term which in recent years grew to be associated more and more with religious extremism, in particular Islamic fundamentalism.

Austerity for prosperity

Posted on 13 October 2013 - 08:01pm

Halimah Mohd Said

A PUBLIC outcry again! This time it is with dismay and disbelief at the Auditor-General's 2012 report which reveals yet another year of mismanagement in government spending.

Yet again, the ministries and departments whose budgets give them access to public money have abused the trust invested in them.

We must walk the talk

Posted on 1 October 2013 - 08:49pm

Halimah Mohd Said

WHENEVER a country's anti-corruption efforts are discussed, a crucial point made is that there must be political will to fight the scourge. The success or failure in fighting corruption inevitably boils down to the presence or absence of strong political will.