The artist, who works in a broad array of media, treats art as a service. Azikiwe Mohammed was parked outside … More
Category: Opinion & Critics
The Future of Travel
Edward Heaney, business director at PSI reflects on the impact of a global pandemic on travel and its future All … More
Who’s PM after the election?
After three months of disagreement, the three parties of Pakatan Harapan have finally reached a consensus on their one and … More
We are the greatest hurdle faced by Malaysia
If you are fed-up with how things are done in Malaysia, don’t just be a bystander, do something about it. No-one said that Malaysia would become perfect in one year. No-one said it would be easy or that reforms could be made overnight. All Malaysians deserve a better tomorrow. I know that many Malaysians have yet to be registered as voters. Please do so tomorrow. Every vote counts.
Is Indonesia moving towards Japan and away from China? Follow the railway tracks
Integrating Japan into this project can also be seen as an Indonesian effort to change the perspective that it favours China too much amid the continuing political and economic tension between Beijing and Washington. Some other countries have decided to create a balance between China and Japan.
Muhyiddin joining UMNO akin to returning to where he belongs
For political stability, Muhyiddin should join UMNO, form his government and do the best for the country and the people
Thorn in the flesh
The Chini by-election shouldn’t have aroused much enthusiasm in the first place, as the outcome was not going to be … More
Umno-Pribumi Bersatu tension boils up after minister’s remark
KUALA LUMPUR : Tension within the ruling Perikatan Nasional (PN) has boiled up after a Pribumi Bersatu minister remarked that … More
A Self-Serving Plea
By Yin – MARIAMMOKHTAR.com When Liew Chin Tong puts out an open letter asking for support and telling readers how important it … More
Political reforms important in GLC revamp, say experts
BURSA Malaysia Bhd chairman Abdul Wahid Omar yesterday mooted a review and replication of of the successes of the Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) … More
How Hachalu Hundessa’s murder reveals Ethiopia’s political divide
Killing of pop star, who gave voice to the Oromo group, highlights the African nation’s simmering ethnic tensions. Firaol Ajema … More
Malaysia Preps for Election that Ends Reformasi for Good
Unbridled ambition between foes Anwar and Mahathir wrecks reform chances Barring unforeseen events, Malaysia is likely to have a national … More
The Great Reset (Part 2) – A Progressive’s Agenda for Malaysia
Malaysia has always been a nation punching above its weight, a “middle power” of sort. Progressives must help persuade Malaysians to see Malaysia’s activist role in the region and the world so that Malaysians understand the challenges the world faces and also see beyond the distracting and destructive domestic noises so prevalent in the past 15 years.
The Great Reset (Part 1) – Resetting Malaysian Politics
Governing parties have to learn to create democratic space for the opposition so that when it becomes the opposition, it will enjoy that space as well. Opposition parties should learn not to burn the house down using racial sentiments as it just renders the nation ungovernable.
Malaysia is rehabilitating Najib after 1MDB scandal
Former prime minister’s prospects are looking up as related charges are dropped Malaysia is enthralled by the battle between Mahathir … More
Pakatan U-turns and now backs Anwar as PM
KUALA LUMPUR : In a U-turn that shouldn’t surprise too many people, Pakatan Harapan is endorsing PKR president Datuk Seri … More
Najib Is UNSTOPPABLE
Perhaps if there was any weakness in Najib, it must have been his trust on some people. Najib believed that with everything he had done for the country, the rakyat would not fall into the PH’s constant slander . He was gravely mistaken. Mahathir won the emotions of the people with his smear campaigns.
Coronavirus: Japan’s mysteriously low virus death rate
Why haven’t more people in Japan died from Covid-19? It is a macabre question that has spawned dozens of theories, … More
ANALYSIS – History will judge, not forget, plotters of Egyptian coup
Egypt’s military coup has lessons for all democracy advocates, including West’s hypocrisy, need to protect democratic values ANKARA : July … More
Nazarbayev’s Legacy: Forging a Path For an Independent Kazakhstan as a Leader in Central Asia
Russian-Kazakh relations today are characterized by their remarkable stability. The foundations to these bilateral relations were laid down by the … More
‘Hidden language’: Hong Kongers get creative against security law
HONG KONG: Hong Kongers are finding creative ways to voice dissent after Beijing blanketed the city in a new security … More
Singapore election: what’s a strong win for the PAP in a season of coronavirus and political succession?
With the People’s Action Party having taken 9 in 10 seats in every general election since independence, another victory seems … More
Rebooting Malaysia
Political stability is key to macroeconomic stability and growth. In every economic crisis, there are bound to be some structural damages and weaknesses that require remedies and quick reforms so as to put the country’s economy back on the right track and to grow sustainably. Financial and economic resilience must be enhanced to ensure an entrenched recovery and sustainable economic expansion after emerging from either a major financial or economic crisis.
Bid to register Perikatan hits snag, Nur Jazlan says
Meeting of PN parties on Wednesday did not reach a decision on whether to have the fledgling coalition formally registered so as to contest the 15th general election.
