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Articles by K. K. Tan
Manhattan Project continues to haunt the world about nuclear destruction
THE only nuclear deterrence policy which has been universally accepted by all nuclear powers is called "MAD" or mutual assured destruction. It means that if a nuclear power (initiator) launches nuclear missiles against another nuclear power, the response of nuclear missiles being fired back at the initiator would be so overwhelming that they and the whole world would all die together. That's why the strategy has been uncannily called "MAD".
Snap general election unneeded to change Government
By K. K. Tan and Azmi Anshar IT seems strange and intriguing that many people are confused and so presumptuous on three major aspects of the current political impasse in the country. The Government still has a wafer-thin majority despite being able to pass through Budget 2021 as requested by the King. The earlier concern about the risk of a Government shutdown from January 2021 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is now no longer an issue anymore.
Understanding our current political crisis
I cannot comprehend why some people who claimed to represent civil society or be defenders of democracy can behave in such an uncivil manner like protesting at Dataran Merdeka against the idea of the so-called 'backdoor' government. Such unwarranted action is showing a lack of respect to the King and the important constitutional role that he plays in choosing the prime minister who would command a majority in Parliament.
GENERALIZED ANHIDROSIS FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO RADIANT HEAT.
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Riding on integrity after GE14
IT has been just over two months since the general election of May 9. The new government looks promising with the appointment of a diverse cabinet of ministers and deputy ministers based on age, race, religion, gender and political parties. Lots of fresh ideas and a sense of positive energy from most of the elected representatives to serve the rakyat much better in an inclusive and down-to-earth manner. The message that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is sending out is clear.
Qualities to govern a new Malaysia
THE 14th General Election has come and gone. It is a watershed in our country's political history, and the people of Malaysia have decided. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is forming the new government. The leaders of the new government would now be getting down to the brass tacks of governing the country and serving the people. Perhaps the mood can be summed up by an old Lat cartoon.
Qualities to govern a new Malaysia
THE 14th General Election has come and gone. It is a watershed in our country's political history, and the people of Malaysia have decided. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is forming the new government. The leaders of the new government would now be getting down to the brass tacks of governing the country and serving the people. Perhaps the mood can be summed up by an old Lat cartoon.
Beware the black swans
THE coming general election is developing to be a hotly contested one and the results may be driven by one or more "black swan" incidents.
Get to the root of extremism
HERE we go again, another horror and heart-breaking story in the news. The latest terror attack in London should serve as a wake-up call to all "unbelievers" on the threat of extremism on humanity. Extremism is the twin brother of terrorism. There would be no terror acts without an extremist ideology. On June 3 near London Bridge, a van with three men (who were later killed by police) ploughed through a crowd and the men then started knifing people in the vicinity.
How to counter Islamophobia
ISLAMOPHOBIA is the fear, prejudice and hatred against Islam and Muslims, especially in the West. It is based on stereotyping all Muslims as extremists, lunatics and/or terrorists and is probably the greatest threat confronting the Muslim world today. On a global level, there may be some localised incidents based on fears or prejudices against other religions, but nothing comparable to the scale of Islamophobia. Why?
Downfall of Donald Trump?
THERE is a saying that "pride comes before a fall" but in US President Donald Trump's case it is more about his "super arrogance". So if, or rather when, he falls it would be a very hard and heavy one. In my two recent articles in February about the new US president just after his inauguration, all the signs about his arrogant outlook and politics were already there. Without hesitation, he took on three of the most influential US institutions – the intelligence community, media and the judiciary.
Column - Lessons from La La Land
WHEN I heard and read about the raving reviews and the outstanding film awards for the latest and probably best musical blockbuster from Hollywood, and as a music lover myself, I had to see it, no matter how busy I was. It was a fun, entertaining and well-choreographed show, the music was superb and the scenes were so innocently and politely romantic, all done in good taste, even for more conservative audiences.
Column - Why should we all die for one man?
IN the early thirties, Germany was in severe economic recession and in decline. In 1933, Adolph Hitler brainwashed and won over the disillusioned German working class to be elected as the chancellor. Hitler adopted a pro-fascist and right-wing nationalist ideology. He singled out the Jews as the "problem" and a root cause of the unemployment and other social ills. He rallied the people to make Germany great again.
Beyond the Wall - Superpowers gear up for WWIII | theSundaily
FIFTY-four years ago, between Oct 14 and 28, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of a nuclear war. But sanity and the wisdom of US President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev prevailed and the world was saved from annihilation.
Beyond the Wall - Using ‘shock & awe’ to defeat IS
THE formal concept of "shock & awe" warfare was first applied to Operation Desert Storm starting on Jan 17, 1991 with the aerial bombardment of Baghdad led by the United States in response to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Ground war started on Feb 14, 1991 and by early April 1991, the war was over when the Iraqi government agreed to pull out of Kuwait.
No winners in war
TOWARDS the end of the year, I often view one of my all-time favourites by John Lennon, Happy Xmas (War Is Over). Every time I watch this profoundly moving anti-war Youtube video, it reminds me of the hypocrisy and evils of warmongers. Watch this short video and you will know what I mean. Environmental catastrophe and wars, both man-made, are the two greatest threats to mankind. This piece is about wars and the rise of new religious extremism as the agent provocateur of wars today.
Growing old without fear
WE tend to read more depressing stories about life, growing old and death but once in a while, you come across some exceptional and truly inspirational stories about growing old and why we do not need to fear our natural aging process. We need a new mindset on accepting our aging with grace and satisfaction. We all grow old one day and die. It's a question not so much of when but how.
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