BANGKOK : Thousands of Thais took to the streets of the capital on Sunday (Nov 14) demanding reforms of the … More
Tag: Democracy
Laying the foundation for a better Malaysia: The necessity of reform (Part 1)
POST the COVID-19 pandemic era, there remains considerable domestic and external challenges to our national socio-economic development journey. The social … More
New-gen Malaysian activists must be ruthless yet aware of enemies within
THE entry of activists like Adam Adli, Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi and Sarah Hadi into active politics is good news … More
Let’s vote for parties in GE, not individuals, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has been urged to come up with a radical change in the voting system in … More
An End To Winner-Takes-All In Malaysian Politics?
Malaysia’s political leaders sign a landmark deal as Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob pledges a slew of reforms. But will … More
Opposition will strive for Malaysia and its people, says Anwar following inking of historic bipartisan cooperation memorandum
KUALA LUMPUR : The largest Opposition bloc in the country said it will strive its best for the sake of … More
3 former premiers to attend Malaysia’s Parliament for the first time
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) : The first sitting of Malaysia’s fourth session of the 14th Parliament on Monday … More
Thai protesters hit the streets as PM clings to power
BANGKOK : Pro-democracy protesters vented their anger in Bangkok’s heavy rain today (Sept 4) after Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-cha … More
Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote
PM got second fewest votes of confidence after labour minister Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five cabinet ministers have survived … More
‘Stop money politics, let new leaders and parties emerge’
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs political funding reforms to eradicate the influence of money politics and to allow fresh, diverse candidates … More
A ‘Better Malaysia Assembly’ to save the nation’s future
In a few days time Malaysia is likely to see the swearing-in of its ninth prime minister and in the … More
Royal institution must be upheld as check and balance power, says Tengku Hassanal
KUANTAN : The royal institution must be upheld and maintained as one of the last check and balance powers for … More
Why Malaysians have lost confidence in Parliament
WHEN the emergency proclamation was announced, the rakyat was told that the government needed certain powers to curb the pandemic. … More
CIJ is concerned over sorry state of Malaysia’s democracy after parliament blockade
THE Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is extremely alarmed over the state of Malaysia’s democracy after today’s (Aug 2) sudden … More
Mahathir’s Mageran Dream: Why 2021 is not 1969
Mahathir’s desire for great power is well-documented. No one has surpassed his record of being prime minister twice and going … More
Party-hopping – solution may be recall elections, party list system
Since GE14 in 2018, over 40 Dewan Rakyat MPs have changed their party allegiances. COMMENT | For the past few … More
Harapan rejects NOC, repeats call for emergency to end
Presidential council says solution to current crisis is a functional democracy. Pakatan Harapan has rejected a proposal by their former … More
Myanmar junta says protests are dwindling; media say at least 10 killed in Bago
NAYPYITAW (REUTERS) : Myanmar’s junta said on Friday (April 9) that a protest campaign against its rule was dwindling since … More
After silence strike, Myanmar protests again met with force
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) : Protesters against last month’s military takeover in Myanmar returned to the streets in large numbers Thursday, … More
Indonesia president Jokowi calls for high-level Asean meeting to discuss Myanmar crisis
SINGAPORE : Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday (March 19) called for a meeting of South-east Asian leaders to discuss … More
Myanmar’s influencers: How key stakeholders inside and outside the country could shape its future
Protests and violent crackdowns have claimed dozens of lives and brought Myanmar to a standstill one month after a military coup. The Straits … More
Myanmar police break up protests with at least nine dead, as Asean urges restraint
Myanmar sees deadliest day as 38 protesters killed YANGON (REUTERS, AFP) : Myanmar security forces opened fire on protests against … More
Democracy in the country is dead – Zahid Hamidi
This has come with the government’s move to suspend Parliament, the Umno president says. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said … More
UN condemns Myanmar junta after two killed in anti-coup unrest
YANGON, Feb 21 : The deaths of two anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country’s new … More
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