A disappointing first 100 days
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently completed his first 100 days in office. While some dismiss the 100-day mark as inconsequential, …
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Mahathir’s last hurrah
Earlier this week, Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced the formation of a new coalition – Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) – comprising …
What the floods tell us about the state of our nation | Part Two
Ketuanan-Melayuism has also spawned a parasitic, politically driven, rentier-capitalist class of indolent individuals who live off the hard work of …
Johor & the rejection of Pakatan Harapan
As expected, UMNO-BN stomped home to an impressive victory in Johor, taking 40 of 56 state seats. Coming on the …
12MP: A crony enrichment plan
The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is old news now. It was tabled, debated and passed in the Dewan Rakyat in just …
Passion versus priviledge
Another article that caught my eye last week was the story of how Loi Tuan Ee, who grew up in …
Book review: former diplomat’s fascinating synthesis of Dr Mahathir – P. Gunasegaram
FORMER ambassador Datuk Dennis Ignatius, who is now enjoying a new life as a writer and columnist, has made an important …
A house divided, a nation adrift
In the last two years, our nation has witnessed some of the most tumultuous events in its history. UMNO which …
A return to the dark days of UMNO
The Covid-19 pandemic has not stopped backdoor Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin from continuing his relentless quest to consolidate power by …
Will the coronavirus pandemic change the way we see ourselves as a nation?
The tough new measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic that were announced a few days ago have certainly brought home …
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