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In Bersatu, Umno finds a likeable home
Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s party behaving and taking on worse aspects of the oldest Malay-based party.
Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 11:00 AM · 1 comment
It’s not just a matter of a degree, Bersatu
Letting off Marzuki Yahya in fake degree scandal a throwback to BN days of less transparency, accountability.
Friday, 08 Feb 2019 09:00 PM · 3 comments
Is reuniting a mother with her child too much to ask for?
Kindergarten teacher Indira Gandhi has said she doesn't want to change the faith of her daughter Prasana Diksa, she just wants to see the girl she last saw as a toddler nine years ago.
Tuesday, 05 Feb 2019 08:39 PM
A Najib for all seasons
Former PM now ‘king of trolls’ as he goes on the offensive ahead of corruption trial.
Thursday, 31 Jan 2019 10:05 AM · 6 comments
Cameron Highlands too far to feel May 9 tsunami ripples
Barisan Nasional will likely keep the parliamentary seat at the polls tomorrow.
Friday, 25 Jan 2019 09:00 PM · 4 comments
Amid the MA63 clamour, don’t forget we are one country
PM has the unenviable task of making good on Pakatan's election pledge while persuading Sabah and Sarawak not to expect to have all their demands met.
Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019 05:00 PM
Manufacturing outrage out of nothing at all
It's easy to make a mountain out of something even more minute than a molehill, to incite hate and provoke trouble.
Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019 01:00 PM · 1 comment
Don’t treat Orang Asli as mere vote bank
Politicians from both side of the divide should not humiliate these communities by dangling carrots they don’t intend to honour every time an election comes along.
Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 05:06 PM
To flower again, judiciary needs clean break
The government will be wise to not extend the tenures of those who were part of the old guard if it truly wants reforms.
Saturday, 19 Jan 2019 11:00 AM
Say no to a delayed Najib trial
Malaysians want to see Najib in the dock as soon as possible.
Thursday, 17 Jan 2019 05:30 PM · 6 comments
Why reform is crucial for Bersatu
Splinter party has a ways to go in convincing Malaysians it is substantially different from Umno.
Wednesday, 02 Jan 2019 08:23 PM · 3 comments
For Malaysia, old whine in a new bottle
Those who voted for change on May 9 have the best opportunity to keep new govt accountable, and they must.
Tuesday, 01 Jan 2019 11:00 AM · 6 comments
If Waytha Moorthy has to go, so must Maszlee
Pakatan Harapan leaders should not play the racial and religious card even if they are desperate to remain in power.
Saturday, 22 Dec 2018 12:30 PM · 9 comments
Pakatan needs to heed warning signs
Though it's easy to pooh-pooh Rafizi Ramli's statements, there is a risk of dismissing a valuable message.
Thursday, 20 Dec 2018 04:00 PM · 4 comments
Political reality is integrity, not just more support
Pakatan Harapan should stop obsessing with getting greater numbers and concentrate on doing what it can with the support it has now.
Monday, 17 Dec 2018 07:00 AM · 8 comments
Patriots? More like bottom feeders
Umno deserters are just looking out for themselves.
Saturday, 15 Dec 2018 04:00 PM · 7 comments
The implications and meaning of the Umno exodus
The former ruling party has been steadily bleeding since its GE14 loss.
Saturday, 15 Dec 2018 03:00 PM
What now, Zahid?
Is the Umno No. 1 still in control, or will he, like his former boss Najib Razak, be forced to step down?
Friday, 14 Dec 2018 05:30 PM · 6 comments
Bad idea to give Umno politicos a Bersatu opening
Dr Mahathir treads thin line between bolstering up his party and losing the support of the people.
Thursday, 13 Dec 2018 04:49 PM · 6 comments
Are we returning to the bad old ways?
Why are Pakatan Harapan leaders cosying up to rogues and businessmen from the BN era?
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2018 09:00 AM · 7 comments
A rally for political survival
It is uncertain what else it has achieved, but the supporters' use of the Guy Fawkes mask must have had the man rolling over in his grave.
Sunday, 09 Dec 2018 07:07 AM · 2 comments
Anti-ICERD rally is Umno's opportunity for relevance
It is the only way for the former ruling party to gain mroe support right now.
Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 07:00 AM · 5 comments
Be wary of agreeable political foes
Pakatan must think twice about accepting the help of PAS and Umno MPs in Parliament.
Wednesday, 05 Dec 2018 05:00 PM