Kenneth Cheng Chee Kin
Kenneth Cheng is a member of Agora Society, a civil group dedicated to the advancement of society based on the principles of democracy and good governance. He is a firm believer in the dictum “power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will”.
Will we see a permanent emasculation of Parliament?
Public furious, frustrated with politics but not angry enough about Dewan's suspension, which could prolong it.
Peace not impossible in Palestine this time
The plight of Palestinians must be viewed on humanitarian grounds, not as a religious cause.
Pupils, too, should have a right to protest
National School Walkout Day a cry for education reform in wake of revelations of sexual harassment, period spot checks.
The trouble with DAP recently
Ronnie Liu may have set the cat among the pigeons, but his arguments ring true for direction of opposition party.
Rethinking welfare work from elected reps
Lawmakers have some legislative power to alleviate poverty, provide jobs and economic security.
The trouble with anti-hopping laws
Such laws may just in the end lead to political parties having total dominance over their MPs.
The disingenuity of Malaysia’s political cooperation
If coalitions are only formed to win elections without common ground then history will only repeat itself.
Is democracy still dead one year after ‘Sheraton move’?
Address country’s democratic deficits or it won’t be the last time someone abuses it.
Too young to vote is never the problem
Ministerial call for political education of 18-year-olds smacks of government trying to unduly influence young voters.
Dr Mahathir’s false obsession with majority support
Former prime minister may have blundered by throwing in the towel 12 months ago.
A pandemic emergency that is not about the pandemic
If all issues are political issues then the emergency, too, is political.
