Good Governance Is Just a Slogan Until Someone Goes to Jail
[1] At the PKR national congress this week, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim did what any politician facing a restive party …
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Scandal Without Consequence
[1] Malaysia must be one of the most scandal-plagued nations in the world. We lurch from one to another with …
A Leader in Denial
Is the past finally catching up with Anwar? [1] There is a particular tell that comes over politicians when the …
The People Who Broke Malaysia, or the People Trying to Fix It
[1] A columnist recently warned that if non-Malays abandon Pakatan Harapan for Parti Bersama, the result could be an all-Malay …
Zahid Is Right About Change — but Wrong About Everything Else
[1] In a recent speech, UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi conceded that the party is still far from recovery after the heavy …
When Leadership Fails, Corruption Thrives
[1] So many corruption cases have filled the news recently; outrage is slowly giving way to numb resignation. High-ranking officials …
Rethinking Anwar
[1] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently launched his latest book, Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform and Ignorance in Postnormal Times. The book …
Anwar, Zahid And The Betrayal Of Reformasi
[1] It was only days ago that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was once again pledging long-promised reforms. He spoke loftily …
Najib’s case: Why Malaysians Are Right to Celebrate
[1] A few days ago, the High Court rejected former prime minister Najib Tun Razak’s bid to serve the remainder …
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 …
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