Stop PAS now before it is too late
Recent actions by PAS politicians on the sale of alcohol and the prohibition of lotteries are a potent reminder that …
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Bullying of ethnic minorities must stop
A case in point is DBKL’s recent rules concerning the sale of alcohol.[1] A slew of new restrictions is making life …
The orphans in Ismail Sabri’s Malaysian Family
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob talks up his ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ (Malaysian Family) concept everywhere he goes. He says the concept …
CAP: Pandering to bigotry
There’s clearly an abundance of pettiness and silliness in this wonderful land of ours. Despite all the mounting problems we …
Pluralism in Malaysia: More Empty Talk
You can tell that elections are around the corner when political parties with long histories of racism and bigotry suddenly …
No cheers for Timah Whiskey
News that a locally-brewed whiskey, Timah (or tin in Malay), had gained international recognition has sparked yet another needless controversy …
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 …
RUU355: A bill to Talibanize Malaysia?
Taking advantage of a weak and divided government, PAS is intensifying its efforts to introduce a slew of new laws …
Is Malaysia a failed state?
Daniel Moss clearly struck a raw nerve when he suggested in an opinion piece that Malaysia is stumbling towards failed …
Sabah: Opening the door to extremism and bigotry
Brushing aside the vehement objections of many Sabahans, Chief Minister Hajiji Mohd Noor has gone ahead and appointed a PAS …
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