Why Is UMNO Suddenly in Such a Hurry?
[1] Despite promising to support the Madani government until the end of its term, UMNO is now suddenly talking about …
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Three Prime Ministers, One Courthouse: A Day of Infamy
[1] There are days that force a nation to look in the mirror and confront what it has become. August …
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 …
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 …
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