The men who rule from the shadows
[1] Two recent issues in the news are a stark reminder of the power of the men who rule from …
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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 …
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 …
URA: Empowering Developers at the Expense of the People
[1] The so-called Urban Renewal Act (URA) has been touted as a game-changer, something that would revive our cities, improve …
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 …
Dennis Ignatius 