A government dominated by all the wrong people
Former attorney-general Tommy Thomas stoked controversy when he opined at a recent forum that the administrations that succeeded PH – …
Tag Archives: Zahid Hamidi
Cautious optimism as Najib goes to jail
As a nation we have been struggling for a long time, caught in the grip of a political culture that …
Let justice be done
In the wake of the Federal Court’s decision to reject Najib’s twin requests to adduce additional new evidence and to …
Holding an entire nation hostage
Malaysia has been experiencing unprecedented political instability. Much of it can be traced back to the efforts of two men …
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 …
Who will be the next prime minister?
UMNO president Zahid Hamidi declared at the recently concluded UMNO general assembly that he has accepted that it is not …
Johor & the rejection of Pakatan Harapan
As expected, UMNO-BN stomped home to an impressive victory in Johor, taking 40 of 56 state seats. Coming on the …
Melaka Elections | Part 1: UMNO rising
The Melaka state election is history now. The verdict is in. The dust has settled. It would be fair to …
Will Ismail Sabri’s government survive?
So, Ismail Sabri Yaakob – a man who until recently was on nobody’s list to become prime minister – has …
A governance system in deep disrepair
Things are moving very quickly. The political situation is extremely fluid. Rumours abound of shifting alliances and ambitious men waiting …
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