Victims of self-hypnosis
Before we celebrate our ‘success’ and declare that we have ‘won’ and that we represent the majority view, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Do we really represent the majority view?…
Hadi: Pakatan will implement hudud
(NST) - Hudud will be implemented if Pakatan Rakyat comes to power but it will only be for Muslims, while non-Muslims will be given an option whether they want to be subjected to the law, said Pas…
‘Middle’ voters the kingmakers
Lim Mun Fah, Sin Chew A dramatic change in the country’s political ecosystem after the March 2008 general election is that partisan lines are getting more and more distinct, and the so-called…
The limits to toeing the party line
Galvin Wong, The Malaysian Insider The recent debacle between the DAP and its vice-chairman Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim really sparked my interest and got me thinking. My thoughts however centred…
Stop mocking the rakyat’s desire for Free and fair elections
Nurul Izzah Anwar While we should welcome the government’s withdrawal of amendments to the Election Offences Act, we must be cognizant that the said amendments should not have been tabled so hastily…
Clarification by Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Mohd Noor
Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Mohd Noor, former inspector-general of policeI REFER to the first, second, third and fourth paragraphs of the article "Nik Aziz is father of kafir" (NST, May 8).
Don replaces Tunku Aziz
No hard feelings: Ng (left) talking to Tunku Aziz in Dewan Negara Wednesday. Looking on is Speaker Tan Sri Abu Zahar Nika Ujang. DAP's first senator Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim, who was critical…
Selangor DAP to quiz rep over ‘comedy of errors’ letter
(The Star) - Selangor DAP will meet Damansara Utama assemblyman Dr Cheah Wing Yin to determine the accuracy of his letter, where he allegedly described Pakatan Rakyat's rule in Selangor as a comedy…
‘Big businesses deserting Umno’
Umno corporate chieftains fearful of the inevitable are selling off their businesses on the quiet. Mohd Ariff Sabri Aziz, Free Malaysia Today Bersih 3.0 has struck unimaginable terror in the Umno and…
Hanif: Let them say what they want
The former IGP, who will head the independent panel to probe the police violence during the Bersih 3.0 rally, is unperturbed by the criticism. (Free Malaysia Today) - Former inspector-general of…
Blog Site for Malaysia Police Brutality
Seorang aktivis, Saiful Mokhtar, 33, mengakui dia yang berada di lokasi kejadian dapat mendengar dengan jelas beberapa orang mengarahkan kereta polis itu diterbalikkan kerana kononnya ada mangsa…
Minimum wage, revisited
I would have thought that the government is done with all the committees and studies before announcing the implementation of a minimum wage. If such an important consideration escaped their…
Defamation, legal mumbo-jumbo and press freedom (UPDATED)
The real issues — did Nades defame the businessman; did Nades make that tweet; what did Nades say; how did that tweet damage the businessman’s reputation; what reputation did the businessman have…
Myth 5: Anwar’s claimed 300,000
By having it in a stadium, where most are usually seated and quite stationary, it is easy to estimate the crowd. But they can't spin to claim the crowd to be as much as 100,000 to 300,000.Another…
Motorists urged to avoid roads around Bukit Jalil Stadium Friday to Sunday
(Bernama) - Several roads around Bukit Jalil Stadium will experience congestion due to UNMO's 66th Anniversary celebrations to be held there from Friday to Sunday.
Star calls on locals to reject ‘parti parti Malaya’
“By right, the parti parti Malaya have no business operating in Sabah and Sarawak if we interpret the Malaysia Agreement in letter and spirit” Daniel John Jambun
Govt backs off on proposed amendments to Election Offences Act
(The Sun) - The government has decided to withdraw the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill 2012 in the face of much resistance from both Barisan Nasional and opposition lawmakers. Minister in the…
Dr M: Not all were beaten up by cops
(The Star) - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has questioned his daughter’s claim of police violence during Bersih 3.0 just because 65 civilians were hospitalised as opposed to two cops.
Nik Aziz should look at fatwa decision comprehensively: Perkasa
(Bernama) - PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has been urged to comprehensively look at the ruling (fatwa) on the rally on April 28 before making any response. President of the…
Substitution case, AG must explain
GOBIND SINGH DEO Member of Parliament of Malaysia, PUCHONGI call upon the AG to explain why it is no action has been taken against anyone in the matter in which two daily newspapers allegedly…
Tunku Abdul Aziz says ‘withdrew’ from renewing senatorship
Tunku Abdul Aziz said prior to April 28 that the Bersih 3.0 rally would likely descend into chaos. (The Malaysian Insider) - Senator Tunku Abdul Tunku Ibrahim said today he had “withdrawn” from…
Former IGP to head Bersih 3.0 independent panel
(The Malaysian Insider) - Tun Hanif Omar was named today as the head of a six-man independent panel to investigate allegations of police violence against journalists and other participants of last…
Lim Teck Ghee responds to Chandra Muzaffar’s refusal to engage on the Net and his threat
Dr Lim Teck Ghee, CPI In my note to Chandra on May 6 which he acknowledged, and which was sent well before this latest rebuttal, I had written: “I hope we can have a sustained discussion on the…
‘Lewd remarks, flying elbow provoked us’
Contrary to PKR's version, a MIC Youth man claims that obscenities and a flying elbow sparked off the infamous MyKad brawl. (Free Malaysia Today) - The brawl outside the Prime Minister’s Office in…
Tunku Aziz to be dropped as senator
The DAP vice-president however calls it a “small sacrifice”. (Free Malaysia Today) - DAP vice-president, Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim, has confirmed that his open condemnation of the Bersih 3.0…
If just everyone practiced adeen
It is not enough that you believe in God, Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, etc. It is not enough that you fulfil your five times a day prayers, fast during the month of Ramadhan, go to Mekah, etc. It is…
Has the PM forgotten?
Najib knows that if there are genuine electoral reforms, BN will be wiped out. Selena Tay, Free Malaysia Today Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has mentioned last year that he is all for electoral…
Kedah Gerakan Youth wants govt to explain project
(The Star) - Kedah Gerakan Youth has accused the state government of awarding another major project via direct negotiation.
Soi Lek slams opposition for hijacking rally to topple Govt
(The Star) - MCA regrets the Bersih 3.0 rally on April 28 was hijacked by the Opposition to topple the Government.
Unit Amal chief receives death threat as police witch hunt spreads
The head of PAS's popular welfare brigade Unit Amal, Johari Osman (pic), has received a death threat in the form of bullet and a note with a picture of him.
