Consumer behaviour may also be a factor, besides price increases in consumer goods

PM’s political will, leadership vital, wrongdoers must be prosecuted

Recent leaders’ visits signal common intent to face security, economic threats

Current govt should differentiate itself from ‘authoritarian’ previous administrations

Current racial tensions result of politicians fanning flames to serve their insidious purpose

Govt should first engage with them as well as all other relevant stakeholders, including civil society groups

Laws curbing free expression, assembly must also be repealed, amended

Verbal commitment to merit insufficient as transparent recruitment, appointment also crucial

His focus on underprivileged groups another commendable step towards nation’s reformation

Vital that we fortify, temper the character, conscience of the individual

Group urges govt to outlaw hate speech, uphold equal rights for all

Environmental NGO calls on govt to end timber plantations in reserves

NGO wants full moratorium on demolition of historic buildings