Mangai Balasegaram
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- Aug 9, 2026
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Human Writes: Does this child belong in Malaysia? (opens the original)
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I’d like to think that in 2026, we try to give every child a fair start in life. A child’s future, surely, should not be determined by decisions made before birth. Imagine being born in Malaysia to a Malaysian father, growing up here, going to school here, making friends here, and knowing no other place as home. Yet you are denied Malaysian citizenship because your father and your foreign mother were not married when you were born. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks. Billed as
Human Writes: Chasing dreams on the pitch at World Cup 2026 (opens the original)
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At a time when meritocracy feels like a myth, and the lottery of birth and “inheritocracy” of parental wealth largely dictates our paths, it’s heartening to see a relatively level playing field. The many underdog football teams at the 2026 World Cup – including from some of the poorest countries, such as Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – is inspiring. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks. Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. Billed as RM 118
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