National unity can only be forged if all Malaysians respected the special privileges accorded to the Malays, says the Malay rights group (Free Malaysia Today) - Only when the special privileges…

On the MTV concert in Shah Alam, Pakatan Rakyat leaders are at cross-purposes. The mentri besar is all for the show ,while his PAS colleagues are against it. (Free Malaysia Today) - Pakatan Rakyat…

The BN now has firm control of Perak and is working to regain some of its lost influence among voters, having allocated resources into projects to win back support of the people. With the Chinese…

Suaram’s suit over the Scorpene deal will be heard in a French court soon, and the onus is on Najib to prove his innocence, says PKR's Saifuddin Nasution.(Free Malaysia Today) - Prime Minister Najib…

The battle for top posts will be a bellwether for the party as it gears up to face the coming general election. (BERNAMA) -  As PAS delegates go to the polls at the party’s muktamar (general…

"There is nothing much TNB can do as long as there is no revision to the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).The IPPs were given favourable terms that cushioned them from many risks, which propelled them…

What I prefer would be to have the Koran taught in the best oral tradition, in the Socratic manner of open discussions and questionings. You are more likely to elucidate the truth of the message…

DARI JELEBUHishamuddin Rais  Justeru untuk saya, perjuangan politik ialah untuk melupuskan kuasa kumpulan kaya yang sedikit dan mengambil alih punca-punca ekonomi yang ada dalam tangan mereka.…

The poorer you are, the harder you should work By Lee Wee Tak

He states that the NEP serves to "eradicate poverty, irrespective of race''. I believe we need to be convinced that the implementation matches the rhetoric. Sometimes it appears like "eradicate…

(The Malaysian Insider) - Despite continued support from rural voters, Umno appears to have been rejected by urban Malays, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

What did the diplomatic dispatches amount to? One view is that they are proof that the US was struggling to get its way in the world, a superpower entering a long period of decline. Another is that…

(NST) - A blogger sued by Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim over alleged defamatory articles was given 14 days by the High Court to defend himself.

(The Malaysian Insider) - Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has added his voice to the growing chorus against the power purchasing agreements signed with independent power producers (IPPs), calling…

Hantu LautIn a development that should be viewed as welcome by supporters of one of the relatively few functional Muslim-majority democracies in the world, signs are continuing to mount that Anwar…

(Harakahdaily) - Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has charged that funds from government-owned housing development company Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad were now channeled to UMNO.

(Harakahdaily) - A political analyst has predicted that general election will be held this month. Ooi Heng, writing in his column in news portal Merdeka Review, said prime minister Najib Razak would…

"Kita sudah bersedia menghadapi kes ini," kata Ahmad Maslan. (Free Malaysia Today) - Kes saman Felda terhadap Suara Keadilan akan mula dibicarakan di Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur pada Julai depan,…

By Shannon Teoh, The Malaysian Insider KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Political stability will be under threat in the next five years due to internal strife within both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan…

(Bernama) - KUALA LUMPUR -- A group of Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) grassroot leaders has given an ultimatum to their president Dr George Chan to convene an emergency Central Committee (CC)…

By Zuhrin Azam Ahmad, The Star PUTRAJAYA: Graduate employability has been included as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for all vice-chancellors of public universities.

By Geoff Chambers, Herald SunREFUGEES in Kuala Lumpur's suburban slums say they have been tortured in Malaysia's detention centres. Read more and WATCH THE VIDEO.

The media claims it is a contest between the clerics and professionals. But party insiders say the real battle is between Kelantan and Terengganu PAS. Historically, Kelantan and Terengganu never liked…

It is strange that even the PM has failed to protect his own slogan by not reprimanding Nakhaie for undermining his efforts in fostering unity, observes P Ramakrishnan.  (Aliran) -If an ignorant man…

SAKMONGKOL AK47I simply must share this rapier sharp analysis from my intrepid commentator, Walla. I accept it as a singular honour that he finds time frequently to visit my blog. He does too on a few…

The Umno leadership today comprise 'sly politicians intent on making hay while it shines' with little reflection of the 'motivation and inspiration' associated with 1946 Malays. What these examples…

The defence team is expected to file a fresh application with the High Court registry tomorrow. (Free Malaysia Today) - Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyers will file a fresh application to…

By Stephanie Sta Maria, Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) has predicted that the general election will only be called next year to allow the Barisan Nasional…

By Lee Wei Lian, The Malaysian Insider SELAYANG, June 1 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim piled pressure on the Najib Administration over the rising cost of living and pressed the issue of the country’s…

By Random ThoughtsMAS is about half the size of SIA or put in another way MAS has fewer aircrafts than SIA but why was aircraft maintenance so much higher than SIA? SIA uses about 3% of sales to…