Holding an entire nation hostage
Malaysia has been experiencing unprecedented political instability. Much of it can be traced back to the efforts of two men …
Category Archives: Politics
The right to protest
There has been some discussion recently about whether street protests are appropriate. It comes after the bar council organised a …
The absurdity of a law to enforce respect for the national language
In what must be a world first, Bernama is reporting that the people over at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) …
No end to the madness
Here we go again. Another Malaysian blocked from entering a government department because of apparently “inappropriate” attire. Our nation is …
Open letter to Y.B. Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim: For the good of the nation step aside now
Y.B. Dato’ Seri, It is only a matter of time now before another general election is upon us. The last …
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 …
What the floods tell us about the state of our nation | Part One
A few weeks ago, our capital city was once again inundated after a heavy downpour. Floods, like Covid, are endemic now. The …
The Anwar-Najib debate: Just another Wayang Kulit show
Frankly, I was puzzled why Anwar Ibrahim, the PKR president and Pakatan Harapan chief, would even consider a debate with …
The fugitive, the felon & the judge
Raja Petra Kamarudin must be very pleased with himself. Safely ensconced in the United Kingdom beyond the reach of Malaysian law, the …
An interview with Gerak Independent candidates
Ambassador Dennis Ignatius talks to Gerak Independent candidates Dr KJ John, Roland Cheng, Remy Majangkim & Ravee Suntheralingam about their …
Dennis Ignatius 