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 …
Category Archives: Malaysia
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 …
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 …
Malaysia’s Football Scandal: A Crisis of Integrity
[1] “Presenting fraudulent documentation with the purpose of gaining eligibility to play for a national team constitutes, pure and simple, …
Should Trump be disinvited?
[1] As the date for US President Donald Trump’s visit to Kuala Lumpur draws nearer, calls for the government to …
Urban Renewal Act: Threat to Homeowners in Malaysia
[1] The battle over the much-despised Urban Renewal Act (URA) is far from over. In the face of both strong …
The Dismal Reality of Malaysian Political Corruption
[1] Yet again we are seeing another former prime minister under investigation for corruption. That makes three former prime ministers …
Navigating US-Malaysia Relations Amidst Trump’s Chaos
[1] President Trump has upended international relations in unimaginable ways. Traditional diplomacy, ideology, long-standing relationships, even treaty obligations matter little …
Anwar Administration: reformist or authoritarian?
[1] In lamenting the way the Anwar Administration responded to the recent student protest against corruption, DAP MP Syahredzan Johan …
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