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Indira Gandhi deserves our respect on International Women’s Day
Indira Gandhi, the Ipoh mother who fought to keep her family, deserves our respect on International Women’s Day By Mariam…
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Modern-day Slavery is Alive and Thriving in Malaysia
By Mariam Mokhtar Twenty-one-year-old Indonesian, Adelina Lisao, who was allegedly abused by her employers, died in the Bukit Mertajam Hospital…
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OPINION
How Safe are our Kindergartens?
By Mariam Mokhtar Last month has not been good for teachers. On January 24, a 14-year-old girl in Nibong Tebal…
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OPINION
Robot Waiters: Gimmick or God-send?
By Mariam Mokhtar In early January, an article in The Star, about Nam Heong Kopitiam at Ipoh Soho, caused a frisson…
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When will the Ipoh Mayor take responsibility?
By Mariam Mokhtar Over the years, the Ipoh Echo has visited some tourist sites, including the Perak Tourism Information Centre,…
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OPINION
Where is Mohd Ridhuan Abdullah Hiding?
By Mariam Mokhtar For the past seven years, mother M. Indira Gandhi, has been subject to untold suffering, as a…
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OPINION
Being Cross About the Batu Gajah Cross
By Mariam Mokhtar Why does the cross evoke such high emotions and passion in many Malaysians? The cross is a…
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Hotel Ignores Customers to Please Politicians
By Mariam Mokhtar Many industries, including the hospitality industry are suffering in these strained economic times, but the Hotel Seri…
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Did Charles mention climate change when he toured the provinces?
By Mariam Mokhtar Charles, the Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, were on a seven-day tour of…
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OPINION
Are You a Double-dipper?
By Mariam Mokhtar You are at a party and your hosts are serving crudites and dips as well as crisps…
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