(Malaysian Digest) - Two members of parliament of opposing sides today agreed that online media should be given the same privilege as the mainstream or printed media.

Umno cannot defend itself. So it lashes out at enemies. It fabricates untruths about its enemies. Sadly – and sickeningly – Umno resorts to rousing tribal emotions and harping on the issues of race…

Thirty per cent of the voters are undecided, and at least half the seats in the country are up for grabs. If the People’s Alliance wins, it will be because Malaysians of all ethnic groups believe that…

Democracy is about people’s participation and that means creating opportunities for MORE, not fewer people to engage in the democratic process of government. Are these politicians actively seeking and…

A change of government would mean prudent spending, better governance and an end to repressive laws, says P Ramakrishnan. This is a rich country. But the reality of the situation doesn’t reflect…

In other words, Mr Najib is mindful of his reformist credentials. Allowing the judiciary to be independent would be consistent with his promise of reforming Malaysian politics and governance, as…

Although there have been reports of new oil and gas finds off the coast of Sabah including its inner waters and the inking of the RM37 billion joint venture by Petronas a few days ago, it has to be…

The public is invited to don the V mask (from the Hollywood movie "V for Vendetta" during the flash mob to show solidarity with Adam Adli who was unjustly suspended by UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan…

J. D. Lovrenciear Really is the Minister in the Prime Minister’s department, Nazri Azia serious? If what he was reported to have said is true (Malaysiakini, Thursday, 19 January 2012), then it is not…

The complaining witness faces some sticky questions (Asia Sentinel) – the day after the end of the Lunar New Year holiday, Malaysia’s attorney general, Abdul Gani Patail, must decide whether to…

There will always be questions over Anwar’s character and judgment. Nevertheless, we cannot dismiss the psychological impact of the trial. It is proof that Malaysia’s judiciary is more independent…

(Malaysiakini) - A survey carried out by Universiti Malaya late last year has found that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is the preferable leader compared to Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim.

(The Malaysian Insider) - The campaign for “A Truly Malaysian History” today urged the Education Ministry to heed its call to reform secondary school students’ history textbooks with a more balanced…

(The Malaysian Insider) - Datuk Seri Shahrizat Jalil has filed a RM100 million defamation suit against PKR strategic director Rafizi Ramli for claiming she misused a federal loan meant for the…

(The Malaysian Insider) - Rafizi Ramli welcomed the defamation suit filed by Datuk Seri Shahrizat Jalil against him today, saying it would help uncover more dirt on the scandal-hit National Feedlot…

Gemas, now infamous for the National Feedlot Centre and the double tracking railway project scandals, is poised to be the epicentre of another political tsunami. Gemas is also the starting point for…

“Who gave him money?” DAP man asks in anti-corruption report (Free Malaysia Today) - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been asked to investigate former tourism minister Abdul Kadir…

Perak's former menteri besar says that PAS is gradually reeling in the Malay votes there. (Free Malaysia Today) - Malay majority areas in Perak have been fierce battlegrounds for Barisan Nasional and…

Beliau juga kekal memegang portfolio yang disandangnya sebelum ini iaitu sebagai Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kariah.(Free Malaysia Today) - Datuk Dr Hasan Ali masih kekal memegang jawatan sebagai Timbalan…

“Impak Dr Mahathir lebih besar daripada Anwar. Dr Mahathir menggalakkan rakyat ketika itu untuk mengundi parti selain daripada Umno." (Free Malaysia Today) - Pakatan Rakyat sepatutnya menawan…

Sesungguhnya kita ini adalah masyarakat yang sukakan sesuatu yang mistik, misteri dan terutama sekali konspirasi.Sesungguhnya kita ini adalah masyarakat yang sukakan sesuatu yang mistik, misteri dan…

"PKR dilihat merampas tugas EXCO Agama yang selama ini dipegang oleh PAS. Tidakkah ahli PAS nampak perkara ini," kata Ketua Penerangan Wan Rosli Omar. (Free Malaysia Today) - Baru sehari wakil PAS Dr…

From Anas Zubedy, via e-mail Dear Haris Ibrahim…thank you for your response to my letter in FMT- Why I Disagree With ABU. Perhaps in your passion for your cause, you missed my message, or perhaps I…

(NST) - Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim announced yesterday that he would take over the Islamic affairs portfolio from Datuk Dr Hasan Ali, who was sacked by Pas on Jan 8, raising…

Why the latest news from Malaysia helps to undermine authoritarianism throughout the region.  FOREIGN POLICYSomething remarkable is happening in Malaysia, and the rest of the world should take…

(Bernama) - PAS is not worried over the nationwide road show by former Selangor PAS commissioner Datuk Dr Hasan Ali, said the party's spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.

(The Star) - The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court's decision to award Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim RM300,000 in his defamation suit against…

Pakatan Rakyat's struggle is a marriage of Anwar Ibrahim’s personal objectives and that of DAP and PAS' 'consistent' causes.The Anwar-Mahathir political crisis which culminated in the 1998 showdown…

IT'S TOFFEE'S TURNThe next elections in Malaysia will see the downfall of the present government, that is a forgone conclusion, and Najib and the Barisan know  it only too well, but they are not…

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