Tunku Aziz: Hero or demon?
The former DAP man speaks about upholding the rule of law, fighting corruption and his infamous stand on Bersih 3.0. Lisa J. Ariffin, FMT Tunku Abdul Aziz, 78, is not your average politician. For…
Malaysia’s 13th General Election: Prospects And Challenges For DAP – Analysis
The Democratic Action Party (DAP) which is one-third of the Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance today, draws its support primarily from non-Malay, non-Muslim voters. How will the DAP fare at the…
Private to sponsor Psy to Penang
Event organiser Mega Ultimate and not Barisan Nasional (BN) is paying for Korean singer Psy’s appearance at the Chinese New Year celebration in Penang next week, say state BN officials.Penang BN…
Dr Pornthip ready to do Sugumaran’s second autopsy, say lawyers
(The Malaysian Insider) - Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand has agreed to perform a second autopsy on security guard C. Sugumaran who allegedly died from a police beating, Sugumaran’s family lawyers said…
Deepak won’t assist Bala’s SD probe yet, says Bar chief
(The Malaysian Insider) - Carpet dealer Deepak Jaikishan has declined to help the Bar Council investigate a possible professional misconduct in a murder trial witness’ sworn statement despite making…
Interview with Suaris: The Future of Malays, Part 2
As a former physician, Mahathir should know that if a patient does not respond with your prescription, there is no point continuing it. Stop or change it; perhaps your patient requires penicillin,…
Lim Guan Eng’s RM 8 billion Chinese New Year Economy Stimulus Package
Do we need a state government in which the state legislative assembly and public opinion was effectively ignored, so that the CM can decide everything to suit his own ambitions? Ong Eu Soon
Statement by YAB CM Musa Aman on Filipino conman
The arrest of a man named Manuel Amalilio reached me like it reached most people, through the news. I was alerted of online allegations that I had intervened to prevent the deportation of this…
The ‘Allah’ Debate: Be like Jesus. Be like Muhammad
Anas Zubedy Dear Brother and Sister Muslim and Christians, We need to resolve this issue and reconcile with one another. There are things we can do that are not opposed to our faith, but…
The Prime Minister’s RM120 million handout to Syabas proves both Syabas incompetence and BN’s continued support to its crony
The BN government has already extended bailout funds of RM3.41 billion to Syabas in total. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced on 2nd February an additional allocation of RM120 million to…
Anwar should redeem himself in Sabah
Joe FernandezIt’s unlikely that Anwar had anything to do with the tainted electoral rolls in Sabah and with good reasons too. The modus operandi on the MyKad scam in Sabah, by all accounts, was in…
Anwar before RCI will be High Noon
Joe FernandezIt can be safely assumed that the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) in Sabah will find it extremely difficult not to take up Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim’s publicly expressed…
Hisham: Don’t play with racial and religious issues
(The Star) - The Government will not hesitate to take action against those who sensationalise racial and religious issues, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
BN invited Psy
So.... BN will be spending > RM1 mil to invite PSY for a 30mins performance on its Feb 11 Penang's Open House. Will this money be from the federal budget? If yes, means it's OUR MONEY. SABM
Malaysia: Stop Forced Returns to China
(New York) – “While Malaysians were celebrating the New Year, their government was forcibly returning Uighur asylum seekers to a dangerously uncertain fate in China.”
What really did happen?
Mindanao was suffering from an armed conflict that lasted for more than 40 years since the early 1970s. The Bangsa Moro Muslims were fighting for self-determination (just like the Muslims from…
Penang under fire for removing CNY banners of Najib
(Bernama) - The DAP-led Penang Government has come under fire for removing banners depicting Pime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak extending Chinese New Year (CNY) greetings to the people.
Are the RM8 billion Highways the Solution to Penang’s Traffic/Congestion Problem?
Khoo Kay Peng Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng announced a four-part major road proposal last night, his supporters heaved a big sigh of relief.
‘It’s too late for Sabah Umno, BN’
BN leaders in Sabah can chastise the opposition as much as they want in order to serve their peninsular master, but their end is nearing, says opposition STAR.Raymond Tombung, FMT Sabah Barisan…
Malay Economic Action Council: Give mega contracts to locals as well
(The Star) - A coalition of Malay non-governmental organisations have expressed disappointment towards Petronas, alleging that all of its major contracts were being awarded to foreign companies.
Valentine’s Day business goes on despite PAS’ call
(The Star) - Florists and gift shop owners have snubbed the call by PAS for a stop to any activity linked to Valentine's Day.
Many shortcomings in RCI proceeding
Surprisingly no political parties within BN or the opposition have sent representatives to be among those posing questions in the ongoing RCI. By Richard Libun Adou, FMT After attending two days of…
Reject any form of modern day slavery
The workers’ organisations in this country have demanded a minimum wage of RM1,500 for all workers because it is closer to a decent wage at this day and age. Kua Kia Soong, FMT The current outcry,…
BN man gives ‘evil’ Dr M a tongue lashing
Seeing red over the former premier's call for Najib Tun Razak to quit if he does not secure a two-thirds majority, S Vell Paari fires a vitriolic salvo. RK Anand, FMT Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s call on…
Najib: I’ll increase Indians’ equity to 3%
He also says the government will consider providing full aid to qualified Tamil schools. Leven Woon, FMT Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak rolled out a list of pro-Indian policies before a large crowd…
Malay politics and Ramleeology
Azly Rahman “Alif-Mim-Nun-Wau... sarkis!” - said a character in P Ramlee’s movie Pendekar Bujang Lapok.Of late I have been hit by nostalgia, reminiscing and even romanticising the 60s, 70s and the…
Langkawi’s road to environmental shame?
(The Mole) - The estimated cost of the road project is RM22 million and stretches about 1.2km long.
To go or not to go
Dzof Azmi, The Star Recently, a friend of mine posted an announcement on Facebook that she was leaving Malaysia. She was sick and tired of its failings as a country, and she saw no progress at all.…
Would winds of change usher in hudud?
Ali Cordoba, Hornbill Unleashed With the general election drawing nearer, there is talk of negotiation and alliance.The question now is, would PAS and Umno lie on the same bed?
Muslim youth warned of Valentine’s Day trap
(Bernama) - More than 300 volunteers between 19 to 25 years-old today joined a programme to make Muslims aware of the importance of not celebrating Valentine's Day.