Consider This: Is There a Crisis of Confidence in Human Rights?
Mr Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was recently in Malaysia for an official 3-day mission during which he spoke to Melisa Idris on #ConsiderThis for an exclusive interview about the UN’s enduring fight for human rights despite growing conflict, distrust and polarisation globally.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707362434_TBGeneralelection.jpg)
Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis
The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and the Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![[COLUMNIST] A man the nation needs or deserves: Only time will tell [COLUMNIST] A man the nation needs or deserves: Only time will tell](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71505877350_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A man the nation needs or deserves: Only time will tell
A year into Anwar Ibrahim's first term as PM, many are still waiting for a magic wand to wave away economic woes and political polarisation.
Fri Oct 20 2023
![Public financing law could help in reducing polarisation - Expert Public financing law could help in reducing polarisation - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687175241_garicorruptionra.jpg)
Public financing law could help in reducing polarisation - Expert
The introduction of public financing towards political parties may help in reducing polarisation within societies.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640487982_ROME.jpg)
Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas
Francis says only dialogue can resolve conflicts ranging from family feuds to threats of war.
Sun Dec 26 2021
![Needs-based policies regardless of race, not driven by identity politics Needs-based policies regardless of race, not driven by identity politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61549108344_MalaysiaMemilih.jpg)
Needs-based policies regardless of race, not driven by identity politics
If we have to put in place a race-based affirmative action, it must be subservient to a need-based policy.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![No place for disruptive ethno-centric politics No place for disruptive ethno-centric politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/81516696854_PelanconganBUDGET.jpg)
No place for disruptive ethno-centric politics
Divisive identity politics isn't Islamic, value-based and even scientific.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Better private pre-school education system the choice of most parents Better private pre-school education system the choice of most parents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71455813235_950x600.jpg)
Better private pre-school education system the choice of most parents
The tendency of most parents to send their children to private pre-schools compared to government pre-schools is believed to be the source of racial polarisation.
Fri Feb 19 2016
![Why I refuse to be a 'macai' when it comes to politics Why I refuse to be a 'macai' when it comes to politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81438479622_AtTheEdge.jpg)
Why I refuse to be a 'macai' when it comes to politics
Is there a need for any lawful Malaysians to worry about the political polarisation in Malaysia? Astro AWANI's Hafiz Marzukhi, writes.
Sun Aug 02 2015
![Malaysia desperately needs another Sudirman Malaysia desperately needs another Sudirman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/41399514432_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia desperately needs another Sudirman
Racial polarisation has even crept into Malaysia's entertainment industry. We need a saviour.
Thu May 08 2014
![Muhyiddin fears current trend creating racial polarisation Muhyiddin fears current trend creating racial polarisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/81375152457_295x200.jpg)
Muhyiddin fears current trend creating racial polarisation
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the latest trend in today's society especially in the context of race relations has given rise to polarisation.
Tue Jul 30 2013
![Victory proves people's faith in BN - Ngos Victory proves people's faith in BN - Ngos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/71367888804_295x200.jpg)
Victory proves people's faith in BN - Ngos
The BN being returned the mandate in GE13 is proof that the people still have faith in the coalition to continue to lead the country but polarisation needed to be addressed, according to some NGOs.
Tue May 07 2013
![Najib: Polarising DAP threatens harmony of Malaysia Najib: Polarising DAP threatens harmony of Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/51354505944_295x200.jpg)
Najib: Polarising DAP threatens harmony of Malaysia
The dangerous polarisation of races stirred up by the racial sentiments by the DAP can threaten the peace and harmony of the country, Datuk Seri Najib Razak reminded the rakyat.
Fri May 03 2013