Second sand theft report to be lodged

(The Star) - Another report will be lodged with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) next week by Selangor Umno Youth regarding the state’s Select Committee of Competency, Accountability…

Has Jeffrey’s blows KO’d Pairin?

PBS's recent 27th anniversary celebration was supposed to have been a momentous one with its president pointing to new directions, but that didn't happen It is general knowledge among Sabahans that…

Stirring the old ghosts again

Former chief minister Harris Mohd Salleh is reopening the wounds again in bringing contempt proceedings against his successor Yong Teck Lee Petronas founder-chairman and former finance minister…

Najib’s approval rating up to 69pc

(The Malaysian Insider) - Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s approval rating has surged by 10 percentage points to 69 per cent on the back of an improving economy and the cash handout of RM500 to low-income…

Let’s face facts (part 4)

So, before you get on to your high horse and with self-righteousness ask me what my price is, ask yourself first whether your price is even cheaper and a pittance compared to the price I have on my…

The Daim Interview

SAKMONGKOL AK47The Daim interview - carried by Utusan, China Press, Sun and maybe others which I have not read - were lapped up as life changing phenomena and a just in time reprieve for BN.  This…

Brain drain still a major problem

Many Malaysians – a majority of whom are Chinese – still prefer to remain overseas, despite Talent Corp's recent efforts to bring them back. Seventy-four percent of the people surveyed also said…

PAS: Zaid’s Kota Baru bid futile

The Kita chief's decision to contest in Kota Baru in the next election isn't worrying anyone, especially not PAS. (Free Malaysia Today) - Two days ago, Kita president Zaid Ibrahim roared that he would…

Are turncoats winnable candidates?

They may be BN-friendly but there is a strong feeling on the ground that those who have jumped ship may not be the best bet for BN in the coming general election.Rashid Ahmad, Free Malaysia Today…

For want of a nail, a shoe was lost…

“Let me say at once that we will never use this jurisdiction as a means to uphold our own dignity. That must rest on surer foundations. Nor will we use it to suppress those who speak against us.…

No apology for kleptocracy

Najib Abdul Razak, the leader of Malaysia's ruling coalition, has extended an apology to Malaysians, for the "past wrongdoings" of the regime. Akin to a "confession and repentance" or a "taubat…

Another secret, another worry

(My SinChew) - The issue has again exposed the common problem of government projects, namely the lack of transparency. They keep the content of project contracts and toll charges as a secret and do…

Come Together for Super Women!

Masterwordsmith International Women’s Day 2012 falls on Sunday 18 March 2012. Do you know that on that day, women (and men) from all over Malaysia will be coming together to speak out for a better…