Prepare for elections & a new golden age under an “exceptional” leader
As predicted[1], a deal has been struck among the warlords of UMNO. Ismail Sabri, the accidental prime minister, will lead …
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Why support Gerak Independent?
The decision by a small number of Gerak Independent (GI) candidates to contest in seats now controlled by Pakatan Harapan …
Najib’s appointment a new low for Malaysia
The appointment of former prime minister Najib Tun Razak as chairman of the Barisan Nasional (BN) backbenchers club in parliament …
Saviours or traitors?
It is said that history is always written by the victors. Perikatan Nasional parties, having grabbed power by chicanery, …
Malaysia: the price of treachery
Seeing the way state governments are falling to Perikatan Nasional (PN) and the way some former Pakatan Harapan (PH) politicians …
As disappointment with PH rises, daring to dream of a third force
As disenchantment with Pakatan Harapan (PH) grows, the idea of a third force in Malaysian politics seems to be …
Dr Mahathir’s succession games
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad assurances in the recent Financial Times interview that he would definitely hand power to Anwar …
Is Pakatan Harapan committed to human rights?
It’s been more than a year since our “new” government came to power. I was there outside the gates of …
The MACC appointment: setback for the reform agenda
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohammad’s sudden and surprise appointment of Latheefa Koya, a much respected human rights lawyer, to the …
ECRL: No cause for celebration
After months of conflicting signals and intense behind-the-scenes negotiations, the Pakatan Harapan government finally announced that it had reached agreement …
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