The trouble with having a PM-in-waiting
As Anwar Ibrahim settles into his role as prime minister-in-waiting, the question of what’s a PM-in-waiting supposed to do while …
Category Archives: Democracy
A parliament to be proud of
It was a surreal experience sitting in the visitors gallery of the Dewan Rakyat the other day watching members of …
Najib: the end of impunity?
These are heady days we are living in, days few imagined would come to pass – a former prime minister …
Mahathir’s shadow boxers
Reading Dr Mahathir has always been a full time occupation. Despite his many years in office and the millions of …
The monarchy & the people
The issue of our constitutional monarchy is once again in the headlines. Always a sensitive subject, it has led to …
Partnership for a better Malaysia
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” –John F Kennedy …
A passion for democracy
What an amazing time to be alive in Malaysia! History is literally unfolding before our very eyes. I have …
His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition
Change is certainly gathering momentum with each passing day as the stunning elections victory seeps like dye into the entire …
The democracy dividend: A free press
Democracy brings with it its own dividends. One of them is press freedom. Freed from the shackles of government control, …
Reset in Malaysia-China relations
Malaysians are rightly relishing the tremendous victory at last week’s polls. It was a dream come true. With hard work …
