Launched: Book on polls irregularities
From far right: co-editors Soon Li Tsin, Wong Chin Huat and Pak Samad flanked by the panel speakers. (fz.com) - "We have so many inspirational stories when we look at the Malaysian electoral role.…
Don’t be Duped by BN’s Bread and Circuses
Nicole Tan Lee Koon, Secretary, Seremban branch, DAP NS The term "Bread and Circuses" (Latin: panem et circenses) is a figure of speech for a fake sense of satisfaction or the “feel good” factor. In…
Dr M’s attack on Najib tactical, say analysts
Only the rural Malays will buy the former premier's attempt to rally the electorate behind the ruling coalition with communal politics. Syed Jaymal Zahiid, FMT Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s attempt to scare…
Perception and relativism
Now, before we embark upon this part of our discussion, let us first be clear about the difference between needs and wants. The NEP is supposed to satisfy our needs. It is not about pandering to our…
Negative sentiment takes down Petronas
(Jakarta Post) - Malaysia-based oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has suspended most of its gasoline stations in Indonesia amid depressed sales, a move seen by many as partly…
Khalid Ibrahim says local council reform is top priority
Amin Iskandar, The Malaysian Insider Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim vows to reform local councils and make it Selangor government’s topmost priority if he is re-elected to lead the…
MCA-DAP bawa ‘agenda besar’, dakwa Hasan Ali
Nizam Zain, Sinar Harian Bekas Pesuruhjaya Pas Selangor, Datuk Dr Hasan Ali mendakwa MCA dan DAP mempunyai “agenda besar” di sebalik pendirian kedua-dua parti itu dalam soal hukum hudud.
MB Kedah dedah penyelewengan projek BN
Roslinda Hashim, Sinar Harian Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak mengambil pendekatan ‘menyerang balik’ pemimpin Barisan Nasional (BN) yang sejak kebelakangan ini sering menyalahkan…
Mufti Perak: Tegur pemimpin jihad paling besar
Robiatuladawiyah Abd Rashad, Sinar Harian Mufti Perak, Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria berkata, menjadi satu keperluan untuk menegur pemimpin yang gagal menjalankan tanggungjawabnya dengan baik dan ia…
‘Kami bukan Ayatollah’, Pas jawab Dr Asri
Nurul Aini Mohamaed Ali, Sinar Harian Pas memberi jaminan tidak akan sama sekali akan menjadi pemimpin-pemimpin bergelaran Ayatollah Iran jika diberi mandat memerintah Kerajaan Pusat kelak kerana…
MCA: Reveal their location
(The Star) - Selangor MCA has demanded for details on an Opposition MP's claim that the Opposition-led state government had built 23,637 affordable houses for the rakyat.
PAS Youth holds protest outside Wisma MCA
Protest note: Tan (left) receiving the memorandum from Khairul (third from left) at Wisma MCA. Looking on are PKR Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akhin (second from right) and PAS information…
The last lap
Three factors will, however, clinch the elections for Pakatan. One is the voters’ current restless mood. They are tired of the wait – never has the people of this country waited for so long, and…
Ecuador fears for Assange health, seeks UK safe passage
(Reuters) - Ecuador is worried about the health of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and has asked Britain to guarantee him safe…
Politicians ARE servants of people
Politicians who refuse to digest the truth that their bona fide political masters are the rakyat have no business calling themselves as 'wakil rakyat'. The bitter truth is that politicians like…
Muhyiddin’s boys target Nov 30
According to Muhyiddin Yassin's camp, campaigning in December will give BN a strategic advantage, given that the middle-class and Christians will be distracted. Toffee Rodrigo, FMTUmno deputy…
GLCs were part of Malay equity, says Dr M
Lee Wei Lian, The Malaysian Insider The country’s government-linked companies (GLCs) were once considered part of bumiputera equity, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today, which could mean that…
Malay congress proposes direct negotiation for Malays for projects below RM100m
Lee Wei Lian, The Malaysian InsiderThe Malay Economic Congress passed a resolution today proposing that government tenders worth less than RM100 million be directly negotiated with Malay companies.…
Malaysia opens schools for migrant workers’ kids
But Tamil schools ignored (The Jakarta Post) - Malaysia has agreed to open 22 schools for the children of Indonesian migrant workers in Sabah, according to a senior Indonesian official.
Surat Ringkas Buat Chua Soi Lek
Syafiq Kamil, Penerangan Ma’ruf ClubHari ini bicara Hudud kembali hangat semula di media dengan kenyataan kurang beradab seorang makhluk Allah bernama Chua Soi Lek.Kepada Encik Chua Soi Lek, kami…
Object hudud, not insult Islam
Datuk Chua Jui Meng, PKR vice-presidentNO MALAYSIAN has the right to insult any religion. And MCA, in its amok frenzy to garner Chinese support for the next general election, is doing just that…
Rafizi’s attacks on NFC has set Malaysia back by 10 years
Industry players in the agriculture sector say the relentless rhetoric by Rafizi has set Malaysia back by 10 years from meeting the government’s objectives in its National Meat Policy (Ruminant…
We didn’t start the fire
Be careful what you wish for. The Malays get angry very easily. The Malays suffer from what we call the Amok Syndrome. But just because the Malays are emotional this does not mean they are…
The Firefighter’s Plight
Nicole Tan Lee Koon, Secretary of Seremban branch, DAP Negeri Sembilan. I want to share the firefighter's plight with you. Let's say an arsonist started a fire. The firefighter then comes and tries…
Dr M: ‘Weak’ Najib won’t heed Malay concerns
The former premier said this is because the Malays are no longer the kingmakers and are now reduced to being 'beggars' in their own land. Syed Jaymal Zahiid, FMT Dr Mahathir Mohamad today called the…
‘CAT’ culprit identified
A report prepared by the state PKR leadership, according to sources, points the finger at a young newcomer. The report alo suggests the possible masterminds behind the leak. Athi Shankar, FMT…
Make Malay agenda ‘top priority’
A resolution at the Malay Economic Congress also said the government had failed to implement the NEP equitably. Syed Jaymal Zahiid, FMT The Malay Economic Congress demanded that the “Malay agenda” be…
PAS Youth calls for MCA to apologise over rape comments
Leannza Chia, The Malaysian Insider A group of PAS Youth members held a peaceful protest today against MCA over comments made by party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek that the Pakatan Rakyat…
NGO group accuses Anwar of approving Scorpene deal
Ida Lim, The Malaysian Insider Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim approved Malaysia’s controversial purchase of Scorpene submarines when he was Finance Minister in 1995, a group of non-governmental…
Dr Mahathir’s masterstroke
Then Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stirred the pot to see what surfaces from the bottom of the pot. And this shows that Dr Mahathir is savvier than the PAS politicians. Dr Mahathir said that PAS…
