A few good men
COMMENT: Edmund Burke [Irish orator, philosopher & politician 1729-1797] famously remarked that “All that is necessary for the triumph of …
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Irene Fernandez, a true Malaysian hero
As I wrote in this blog in November 2008, Irene Fernandez was a true Malaysian hero. She took on a …
Awakening the conscience of an entire nation
by Hussein Abdul Hamid “Sometimes we will find amongst us an individual who by his deeds will wake the conscience of …
GE13: Democratic nations gloss over Malaysia’s fraudulent elections
Now that the elections are over, world leaders have rushed to congratulate Prime Minister Najib on his electoral victory while …
Malaysia’s 13th General Elections: A Time of Hope Or A Day of Shame?
On Sunday, May 5th, Malaysians will go to the polls to elect a new government. On the surface, Malaysia is …
GE13: Democratic nations must hold a watching brief
As Malaysia prepares to go to the polls, democratic nations must help ensure that the elections are free, fair and …
GE13: A defining moment for Malaysia
No matter how often one reads about the sordid corruption and abuse of power in Malaysia, one can never get …
US elections: The best candidate money can buy
It’s election season again in the United States. Although election posters and campaign signs have yet to occupy the lawns …
Does Malaysia need democracy?
“Government of the people, by the people and for the people would result in a stalemate, in no government at …
The silence of our friends
Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman’s recent visit to Malaysia did more harm than good. According to local media reports, …
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