The UEC Is Not the Problem, Racism Is
[1] Just a few weeks ago, the Ministry of National Unity was showcasing its achievements for 2025. Officials spoke earnestly …
Author Archives: Dennis Ignatius
Power Without Influence: How the DAP Marginalised Itself
[1] A few weeks after the last election, I attended a luncheon with a senior DAP leader, freshly returned to parliament …
When ‘Decency’ Becomes Control: The Real Agenda Behind Government Dress Codes
[1] It was reported recently that a woman was prevented from entering a police station to lodge a report because …
Moral Policing in Malaysia: Why The Chow Kit Raid Should Concern Us All
[1] The joint police-religious affairs department raid on a wellness centre in Chow Kit made headlines all over the world. …
Lessons from DAP’s Defeat: The Need for Genuine Leadership
[1] The crushing defeat of the DAP in the recent Sabah elections – particularly after the party’s top guns campaigned …
Madani: land of endless scandal
[1] Many Malaysians must no doubt be disappointed, dismayed, even angry, to learn of yet another government corruption scandal, this …
The Prime Minister’s “New Sabah” Agenda
[1] Speaking at a dinner in Kota Kinabalu recently, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he does not want Sabah to …
The men who rule from the shadows
[1] Two recent issues in the news are a stark reminder of the power of the men who rule from …
US-Malaysia Trade Agreement: A Threat to Sovereignty & Regional Stability
[1] US ambassador Edgard Kagan warned last week that while Malaysia was free to explore opportunities with the BRICs grouping, President Trump “has …
Winning Non-Malay Votes: The Challenge for PAS
[1] There was a grudging consensus amongst Malay opposition parties who gathered recently to forge yet another lose coalition (Ikatan …
