All posts by Nathaniel Tan
All posts by Nathaniel Tan
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Education and Social PolicyUniversities need to focus on genuine quality, not obsess over rank
We need a meritocracy of ideas, not publishing for the sake of publishing.
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Opinions
A win-win for all
Whether called the IPCMC or something else, independent oversight can benefit the police, the government,...
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Education and Social Policy
Matriculation score: Old Malaysia: 9; New Malaysia: 1
Education is a particularly sensitive topic in Malaysian ethnopolitics, because education is seen as the...
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Opinions
What can the government learn from dipping approval ratings?
When asked what the number one problem was, the top answer was 'the economy', at...
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OpinionsFight feudalism fairly
Placing loyalty above principles is no good, whatever the branch of government.
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Opinions
Misplaced moralising in a multipolar world
Positively influencing the public involves a deeper understanding of why people feel and react the...
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Opinions
Stay loyal to principles, always question authority
Mohd Amar, the feudal era of 'father knows best' is over.
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Law and Human Rights
Constitutional crises come when constitutions lack clarity
We must codify the kind of monarchy we want clearly into law, and each individual...
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Opinions
Rule by democracy or rule by blackmail?
In the arena of politics, people respond to strength, courage and boldness.
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Opinions
Let the IPCMC ennoble the Royal Malaysian Police
Separate good apples from bad, and uphold the honour of PDRM.
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