by Nabilah Mohammad | Oct 24, 2018 | Commentary
By Nabilah Mohammad Apostasy, commonly defined as the renunciation of one’s faith, or a clandestine rejection of a religious belief, is a topic that is rarely discussed, especially within the Malay community. Whilst a complex and sensitive issue, apostasy is not...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Oct 24, 2018 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Judging from responses on social media, Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally (NDR) Speech 2018 was well-received this year, compared to last year when a number of commentators in mainstream and social media suggested he...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Oct 24, 2018 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The 21st instalment of the FIFA World Cup took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July. As at every tournament since its inauguration in 1930, what makes it spectacular is the array of international talents it parades – from established...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Jul 19, 2018 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Earlier in March this year, the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) organised its annual Community-in-Review seminar. Themed Education Strategies in the New Era: Sustaining Progress, the seminar sought to discuss the strategies that...
by Nabilah Mohammad | Jul 19, 2018 | Commentary
By Nabilah Mohammad Imagine you’re enjoying a meal at a café by the street when a man in tattered clothes come alongside your table with eyes downcast and hands outstretched holding a disposable cup containing a smattering of small change. What do you do – avert...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Jul 19, 2018 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The recent cabinet reshuffle was an eagerly anticipated one because it marks the ascension of the fourth generation (4G) leaders and the retirement of several long-serving ministers. The Malay/Muslim community bade farewell to Dr Yaacob...
