Malaysia has been elected a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council The Pakatan Harapan opposition has weighed into … More
Category: Opinion & Critics
A pettiness feeding on hatred
WHETHER out of sheer mischief or imbecility, DAP’s P Ramasamy decided to weigh in on the issue of Pulau Batu … More
Politicians are least trusted post-pandemic: Ipsos
POLITICIANS are least trusted professions in the post-pandemic era, a situation that is not only exclusive to Malaysia but also … More
AUKUS: Rise of a conflict and Hishammuddin’s foreign policy gaffe
LAST week, Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein requested at the Parliament for an emergency working trip to China … More
Melaka state polls is Umno’s to lose, but Pakatan Harapan could prevail if cards are played right
KUALA LUMPUR : Umno will emerge the winner if statewide polls are called in Melaka, given the party’s more prominent … More
No more palaces for our Prime Ministers (Part 2)
Before the grandiose and imposing Seri Perdana Putrajaya was built, where did our previous Prime Ministers stay? Tunku Abdul Rahman … More
No more palaces for our Prime Ministers (Part I)
Malaysia needs to move beyond the “presidential premier” model and stop treating Prime Ministers as though they are kings. While … More
What Happened To China’s BRI Projects in Malaysia?
Of the slew of BRI megaproject deals signed over the first five years of the initiative, most have either been … More
12th Malaysia Plan: Three Backward Steps – Analysis
The 12th Malaysia Five Year Plan tabled in the Dewan Rakyat by the Prime Minister is replete with claims of its … More
Kadir Jasin to Muhyiddin: UMNO never respected you as PM, even so now!
A FORMER Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) leader reminded its president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that UMNO will not entertain … More
Symptoms of a dirty business
Nothing has changed in the foreign worker industries across the region. In some way its got worse. Late last month … More
Only 22 years old but conditions at Seri Perdana are an embarrassment
The floor area of Seri Perdana is almost the same size as the White House but while the former is … More
Old-age poverty – time for social pension reform
BASED on current estimates of retirement savings, the majority of Malaysians will live in abject, absolute poverty during the final … More
Malaysia’s rapid COVID-19 vaccination cannot make up for its shortcomings
Immunisation programmes have long been a strength of Malaysia’s health system, but its COVID-19 testing and contact tracing capabilities need … More
Bersatu needs to make an impression with new young voters to survive next GE
COMMENTARY : Political parties in the country will face a new challenge at the next general election with a whole … More
12MP: A tall order for the Malaysian Government to deliver expectations
IN continuation with the Vision 2020’s aspiration to achieve a high-income nation in 2025, the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP) which … More
Malaysia’s 5-Year Plan Sets Its Sights on High-Income Status by 2025
The new PM’s plan focuses on raising income and reining in pollution. Can it be achieved or is it a … More
Khairy shows us that competence matters
The current health minister’s ability contrasts with his predecessor’s. COMMENT | If ministerial jobs are by application only, the requirements … More
Could 4D friction strike a blow on govt and PAS?
PETALING JAYA: PAS’ simmering discontent over an increase in the number of 4D special draws could be a harbinger of … More
Former Malaysian diplomat says Dr Mahathir ‘needs to retire and stay retired’
KUALA LUMPUR : Former Malaysian ambassador Datuk Dennis Ignatius has urged former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to step … More
How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 2)
The PM’s lack of knowledge and depth in these areas will cause him grief and troubles at some point. Part … More
Government-Pakatan Harapan MoU ignored the ‘elephant in the room’ (Part 2)
IN part 1 of my article, I mentioned that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition appears to be ‘protecting’ Prime Minister … More
How Long Can Ismail Sabri Survive as PM? (Part 1)
How long can our “accidental” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob survive? Part I – The rise of Ismail … More
Government-Pakatan Harapan MoU ignored the ‘elephant in the room’ (part 1)
THE Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, ironically, appears to be ‘protecting’ Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob from Government lawmakers … More
