The politics of booze and kampua mee

Coupled with lurid details of Anwar Ibrahim’s purportedly unlawful sexual preferences to illustrate the perforations in Pakatan Rakyat’s facade, Barisan Nasional seems to think it’s got it made for…

The French Connection

A Paris investigation opens up a vast network of defense industry bribes in Asia  But according to widely published facts investigated by separate teams of French magistrates and lawyers, pulled…

Soi Lek says he won’t join Cabinet

Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek today dismissed speculation he would nominate himself to be one of MCA’s ministers in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s Cabinet. Written by Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, The…

Lest we forget

It would have been good if yesterday’s event had been declared a day of national healing. Malaysians of all races should have been invited to attend so that May 13 could be condemned

Malay bible row as Sibu vote looms

The Bible Society of Malaysia is fighting to prevent the destruction by the federal government of 5,000 copies of “Al-Kitab: Berita Baik,” a Malay-language Christian bible, in the latest controversy…

Wangsa Maju’s Wee to quit PKR

Wee is expected to announce his decision soon. When contacted, Wee who once again criticised the handling of the corruption claims against Selangor-government owned Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd by its…

Is Hindraf racist?

Perhaps the word racist is used to criticize some averments in some documents that were published in the early days of Hindraf. The problem is that these documents used the English language. It must…

Najib is Making His Move on Musa Aman

Yesterday morning at 10 am, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman’s nominees, Andrew Lim and Freddy Lim got whisked away by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) and were both brought to…

Mix and match: An amalgamation

(Malaysian Mirror) Isn't it a shame that some leaders have to be 'told' to 'attend activities organised by other races'. Many will be asking whether after 53 years of independence, we are more…

SUPP will win in Sibu, not BN

There is nothing much to write about the on going in Sibu by-election. Great for BN and not so great for PR. Sibu will be won over by SUPP, not by BN. The faster PR learn why SUPP would win, the…

The Battle of the Boing (Boyne)

By batsman  An ancient battle was fought in Ireland a long time ago in which the English roundheads whacked the Catholics. In modern times, this rubbery battle was re-fought every year by a…

Tide still not flowing BN’s way

After five days of campaigning, the Barisan Nasional still finds itself in a fluid position – there are no clear indications that the tide is flowing in its favour. Written by Zainal Epi, Free…

Kedah will not dissolve assembly, says MB

The Kedah Pakatan Rakyat government has ignored independent MP Zulkifli Noordin’s warning of a “second Perak” and will not seek to dissolve its state assembly. Its leaders, however, are “extremely…

Najib Cancels Controversial Rally

Malaysian Prime Minister stops an ugly event on the anniversary of the country's worst race riot Asia SentinelMalaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak stepped and cancelled a controversial Malay…

It’s legal to bet in M’sia

MAINLY Muslim Malaysia has legalised sports betting, the company acquiring the new licence said Thursday, saying it would curb illegal gambling and boost government coffers.

Sime Darby head told to step aside

Sime Darby Bhd president and group chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Zubir Murshid has been asked to take a leave of absence following concerns about costs overruns from the Bakun dam project.Written by Yow…

Zul: Another Pakatan state will fall

(The Star) - 'Independent' Kulim-Bandar Baru MP Zulkifli Noordin has dropped another bombshell, predicting the collapse of another Pakatan Rakyat state government like what happened in Perak last…