Category: View Point

In simplest terms, why crypto is bad

A common uneasiness of ordinary people concerning cryptocurrency is that the financial gurus including economists assume too much knowledge of it and/or their language is

When love is too blind

A new scourge has emerged, and threatens to bite many of us below the belt. It is an online romance scam. It continues to plague

The Christmas that I know

Christmas is many things. It is the time of the celebration of the birth of Christ. It is a season when many preparations are being

Between humility and ignorance

This is from page 281 of Frank Knight’s 1950 presidential address to the American Economic Association – an address titled ‘The Role of Principles in

Navigating the fiscal crisis

Our country is faced with numerous fiscal challenges. Many of them have resulted from inaction stemming from the inability of members of parliaments, ministers and

Constraints on electoral politics

In a democracy, some people say that politicians represent the will of the people. While many people see politicians as slimy, they think that voters

Do smartphones make us dumb?

They say we’ve come a long way with the help of smartphones that run our lives with apps, Gmail and maps. But have we? Our

Taking halal to the next level

The inaugural Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) held in 2004 at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Mines Resort City, Kuala Lumpur, was officiated