Scenario One

What a lot of Malaysians do not realize is that PAS is capable of even if they do not possess the majority of parliamentary seats within the Pakatan Rakyat coalition, should PR gain sufficient…

The Indian Muslim conundrum

Do we Muslims have no shame? We do not know how to treat people the same way we demand that people treat us. We do not know how to respect the rights of others the way we demand that people respect…

English Medium Schools available to all?

 All of a sudden now, full English Medium Schools in the form of International Schools are available to Malaysians. With this, many of the reasons given against PPSMI have now proven to be mere…

Dumb and Dumber – Just for laughs

It is not what goes into a person’s mouth that condemns a person. It is what comes out of the mouth that fills his heart, a case of: “Your own words will declare you either innocent or guilty!” And…

‘Bar cannot be replaced’

Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee says while other bodies can be set up, the Malaysian Bar is empowered to set the standards, regulate and issue practicing certificates (Free Malaysia Today) - The…

Bersih 3.0: Lessons to be learned

Bersih 3.0, like earlier rallies, exposed the gross ineptness of the authorities in managing dissent and handling crowds. The mindset of the authorities is locked in the premise that any view at…

Time to dismantle the regime

No political party should be allowed to rule for more than half a century. This is not about Pakatan or BN but people's power.  An unfazed Najib declared that he is prepared to call for an election…

The face of change

Over the years, I have watched, I have observed, I have read and I have concluded certain things are not right in this beloved land of my birth. By Christine SK Lai, Free Malaysia Today When the call…

Pakatan may decide on Hudud on Monday

PAS president Hadi Awang would be given an opportunity to clear the air on the party’s recent statements on the issue, says PKR's Azmin. (Free Malaysia Today) - Pakatan Rakyat may decide on hudud law…

Hate and vilify the sinner

I find that the Christians are the most hypocritical people on earth. Not that the Muslims are any better, mind you. But at least the Muslims say 'hate the sinner' and not 'love the sinner' like the…

Divide and rule: Umno’s forte

  So, yes, you want freedom of expression, association, assembly, etc. And your comments even here in Malaysia Today are your expression of this desire. But are you not playing into Umno’s hands?…

Of burger stall and lawyers’ EGM

DEVIATING FROM ITS ROLE: The Bar Council’s contentious EGM has drawn criticism over its role as an impartial body championing rightsThe presence of opposition leaders such as Datuk Seri Anwar…

Practise a Malaysian way of life

The PAS leader's statement that Islam's status in the Federal Constitution would be changed from official religion' to Addin' if Pakatan Rakyat captures power is the latest example of the party…

Caught in an unsavoury bind

PKR deputy president Azmin Ali is fighting off allegations of a sex rendezvous that may derail his political career and which is a reminder that the enemy is not only outside but also within his…

Stop playing ‘tarik tali’ SAPP

Is SAPP indecisive over committing itself to UBA and joining Pakatan Rakyat because it hasn’t closed its door to Barisan Nasional?Raymond Tombung, Free Malaysia Today Recently Sabah Progressive…