Yearly Archives

2024

Political chess in Malaysia

The relentless political tussling puts every national stride forward at risk, overshadowed by a lack of direction and foresight. The true path forward is not a dichotomy of “my way” or “your way,”…

Is Mahathir his own worst enemy?

When he retired as prime minister in 2003, most Malaysians felt Dr Mahathir Mohamad would be leaving behind a respectable legacy. Few think so now. A. Kathirasen, Yahoo News Dr Mahathir Mohamad,…

OPEN CHALLENGE TO DENNIS IGNATIUS

Eric See Mr Ignatius says that many Malaysians are, of course, baffled why anyone would push for a pardon for someone who was found guilty of breach of trust, abuse of power and money…

Will Najib be a free man soon?

Dennis Ignatius While all eyes are on the so-called Dubai Move, something of far greater significance might be about to take place – a pardon for disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak.…

Putrajaya’s dog & pony show

Dennis Ignatius The country is once again awash with rumours of plots to topple the government. Powerful figures are said to be involved. But what is really interesting is that some of the…

A letter from a concerned reader

Dominic Damian Dear Mahathir Mohamad I am not addressing you with the standard conventional protocol of respect on the exalted titles you possess or the medical title you earned. It will be…