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 …
Category Archives: Politics
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Road Tax Scandal & The Culture of Impunity
[1] Many Malaysians were no doubt shocked to learn that over 6,000 luxury vehicles owners – owners of Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, …
Between an unpopular government and an inept opposition
[1] The latest kerfuffle between PAS and Gerakan and the squabbling between PAS and Bersatu over who should lead are …
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 …
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