JULY 20 — When Donald Trump shook Queen Elizabeth’s hand instead of bowing to her, the United States president was accused of breaching royal protocol during his first official visit to Britain.

May 13 – I was annoyed after watching the second season of 13 Reasons Why, a Netflix drama on a teenager committing suicide and leaving behind 13 tapes to explain why she killed herself.…

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July 6 – I have been called a lot of names throughout my career as a journalist and columnist – contrarian, provocative, pro-DAP, BN stooge, anti-Malay, Chinese traitor, anti-Islam, pro-Christian, liberal, anti-socialist, left-wing, libertarian.   …

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JUNE 29 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) won federal government, took over eight states and the Federal Territories, and essentially has two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat (including support from Sabah and Sarawak MPs), and yet, some in the coalition are demanding even more power by asking Barisan Nasional (BN) senators to quit.…

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