Where Anwar is ahead of Obama
FMT LETTER: From Harish Subramaniam, via e-mailUS President, Barack Obama, centered his entire election campaign on hope and change. “Change we can believe in” was Obama’s mantra at every campaign…
Guessing the date of the D-Day
"For Umno, it is the tendency of some urban voters, who are not BN supporters after all. The BN only needs to make sure that it retains the support from Malay and Indian voters. Together with the…
Altantuya’s Dad denies being paid to keep mum
(Malaysian Digest) - The father of murdered Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu has denied talk that he had been paid off by the Malaysian government in exchange for his silence, reported…
Syabas’ financial taps run dry
According to blogger Raja Petra, Syabas is bankrupt and BN is trying to rescue its crony from drowning.(Free Malaysia Today) - Blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin has claimed that the parent company of…
‘Mafia’ trio Gani, Musa, Anifah cornered MACC files
Even as new revelations surface about MACC thwarting investigations in Sabah, infighting within Sabah Umno is threatening Najib's influence.Pushparani Thilaganathan, Free Malaysia Today Sabah’s most…
Better late or justice denied?
Today, many of you live in what you may consider a very peaceful country. But it was not always as peaceful as it is today. And it is only peaceful because many people gave their lives to make it…
MCMC deputy director charged with abetment in bribery case
(The Star) - A deputy director of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission was charged in a Sessions Court with abetment to solicit a RM250,000 bribe.
‘Politics not my cup of tea’
However, Mohammed Abdul Ghani Jiman vows to continue firing at Penang Chief Lim Guan Eng, whom he calls a 'tyrant'. (Free Malaysia Today) - GEORGE TOWN: Mohammed Abdul Ghani Jiman, who has become the…
Opposition plan ‘irresponsible
OIL MONEY FOR EDUCATION: Doing away with PTPTN loans will at best benefit only one generation of studentsNew Straits Times SCRAPPING the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) is the…
Still a force to be reckoned with
The NFCorp controversy and the public condemnation that came with it could not help but contribute to the end of Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil’s ministerial career, but as Wanita Umno head, none…
Come debate with any of us, says Jeffrey
The STAR chairman accepts a challenge to a debate on the 20-point agreement and the Borneonisation of the federal agencies.(Free Malaysia Today) - KOTA KINABALU: STAR chairman Jeffrey Kitingan has…
Do the right thing, Ambiga tells BN leaders
Bersih coalition co-chairman S Ambiga said she is 'pleasantly surprised' with the change in the government’s attitude towards the peaceful assembly on April 28.(Free Malaysia Today) - KOTA KINABALU:…
Is DAP the New Labour?
KHOO KAY PENG Dap is a member of the Socialist International (SI) which is an association of political parties and associations seeking to establish democratic socialism. Democratic socialism seeks to…
When Malay silence is not golden
Muslim men will recall that in the 1970s, the Friday khutbah (sermons) were apolitical and covered moral issues reminding the congregation of their religious obligations and community duty. Dr…
Amanah, Anak Raja, Royalti, Umno dan Dua Wajah Ku Li
(Buletin Online) - Sejak royalti menjadi wang ehsan ketika PAS memerintah Terengganu dan kini menjadi dana Khas, kerajaan Pusat telah berhutang sebanyak RM5 bilion
BN grappling with resurgence of Chinese schools
Chin said Chinese parents were not choosing national schools because of the growing Islamisation of the schools and lower standards.(TMI) - When Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced…
Reforming Edcuation. Part Three: Fixing Kampong Schools
M BAKRI MUSAIn the first essay I suggested enhancing the English fluency of kampong students through increasing the number of hours devoted to the subject and the number of subjects taught in that…
BN will be toppled by 14th GE if no polls reforms, RPK predicts
(The Malaysian Insider) - Malaysians will vote out Barisan Nasional (BN) by the 14th general election if the prime minister does not immediately guarantee free and fair elections, says Raja Petra…
EPISODE 24: Don’t talk about Kelantan, look at Selangor
The Current Assets for 2011 was RM1,739,983,000. The Current Liabilities for 2011 was RM2,388,970,000. All these indicate that Puncak Niaga is a bankrupt company (PN17) and should not be allowed to…
Guan Eng: Malaysian education system in crisis
(The Malaysian Insider) - Lim Guan Eng today accused government leaders of being in "denial" over the country's education standards, insisting that it is in a state of crisis and requires immediate…
S’gor to ask for RM1bil from federal govt for flood mitigation
(The Star) - A proposal to approve a RM1bil fund to Drainage and Irrigation (DID) department for the purpose of building more retention areas will be submitted to the federal government soon,…
Your moral compass
So why is it so difficult to find political leaders or corporate bosses who have ethics? Why does the word ‘ethics’ not even appear in the vocabulary of these people? And why can’t we make 28 million…
‘Chaos’ will result from anti-Lynas mosque protests, Perkasa warns
(TMI) -- Unrest in the Malay community may be sparked by a series of anti-Lynas Corp protests planned to be held at mosques nationwide, Perkasa warned today.
Anti-Lynas wave to hit mosques nationwide
(TMI) -- Anti-Lynas groups will take their campaign to mosques nationwide, hoping to break racial barriers and add support for their ongoing efforts to stop Lynas Corporation’s rare earth project in…
Set for a mighty battle
Election talk is everywhere these days. In Negri Sembilan, the Barisan Nasional is gearing up to regain the two-thirds majority it lost in 2008 whereas Pakatan Rakyat thinks the State is about to…
BTN turun padang ke seluruh negara
(Utusan) -- Biro Tata Negara (BTN) kini menggerakkan program turun padang ke segenap pelosok negara secara meluas dan berterusan bagi menjelaskan kepada masyarakat mengenai segala dasar…
Aman brothers involved in Sabah timber graft?
(WikiSabah) - Foreign Minister Anifah Aman has been a secret beneficiary of lucrative timber licences in Sabah thanks to his elder brother, Chief Minister Musa Aman, said Sarawak Report.
Video shows Nazri’s son assaulting guard: report
(Harakah Daily) - Despite the claim by Brickfields police OCPD Wan Abdul Bari Wan Abdul Talib that the son of minister in the Prime Minister's Department was not involved in assaulting a security…
Hindraf welcomes Bersih 3.0, but …
Bersih's electoral reform drive should move beyond mere procedural and structural matters, says Hindraf national advisor Ganesan. (Free Malaysia Today) - Hindraf Makkal Sakti wants election watchdog,…
Samy Vellu says Dr M cost him seat in 2008
Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu has blamed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed for his loss in Election 2008, and accused the former prime minister of sabotaging his political chances.
