There are at least three reasons why the Chinese celebrate the New Year: one concerns a terrifying monster. The other is the winter solstice. The third is, by far, the most important. Read on...
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Can a judge dance?
Why not? Dancing is an expression of joy. A judge is human. Why should a judge be deprived of joy? Yet, whether a judge could dance publicly would depend on the occasion, wouldn’t it? Which side of the line did the CJ and the AG tread last week?
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Yesterday, there was a flurry of social media messages that the King had resigned. Can His Majesty do that? That is the question. What is the answer?
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From 09 May, 2018 to the last day of the year, a period spanning 236 days, much has happened - and not happened. The nation is poised between Darkness and Light, divided by a narrow threshold. As we step into 2019, would we plunge into the abyss, or emerge upon a sun-dappled glade? Isn't that ...
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The year 2019 opens a door to many possibilities. Come ten years, where will the nation be? Will we be sunk by gradually returning to the old system? Will our leaders bring us to a better - or bitter - place? Against a background of western imperialism, an ex-student recites a line ...
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Can Cabinet Ministers quarrel in public?
Public spats between ministers is on the rise. Is there a law against it? How does parliamentary democracy operate in these situations? If ministers feel strongly about something, what should they do? Should they express public dissent? These are good questions. What is the answer?
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