Shahimi Hussein, Focus Malaysia A CRY for fair racial representation in government positions has fallen on deaf ears among the PKR leadership. The waning support of the Indian vote base in…

Prof Ramasamy Palanisamy I COULD not believe the video that was circulated on the social media of Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim converting a Hindu youth to Islam in a mosque in…

Dennis Ignatius For UMNO, once the nation’s hegemon, the August 12 state elections were another humiliating affair. It failed to win even a single seat in Kedah or Terengganu, won just 1 of the…

At the outset, let me say this view may not be politically correct. However, I feel truth has to be said no matter how unpalatable or bitter it is. Many Non-Muslims in the country are shocked…

Two police reports were lodged against the former prime minister after he discussed Malaysia’s identity and history in two Facebook posts in July. (FMT) - Former prime minister Dr Mahathir…

A Gerakan leader has attributed the party’s heavy losses in the state elections to statements made by certain coalition leaders during the campaign period. (MSN News) - “The people here were…

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad today confirmed a “movement” to topple the Perak unity government, allegedly involving four assemblymen. (MMO) - However, Saarani said all the 33…

Prosecutors say they need time to study representations made by the defence with the attorney-general seeking the withdrawal of the case. (FMT) - Najib Razak’s money laundering case has been…

The prominent thinker says all sides, including the federal coalition, are guilty of distortions, leading to the disappearance of the middle ground that once held power in the country.…

I have a strange feeling that some junior bureaucrats might have taken on themselves without consultation with their superiors to come out with the attire directive. Prof Ramasamy Palanisamy,…

THREE activists from Sarawak have issued a joint statement in response to the call by a coalition of Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Selangor and Negri Sembilan to establish a Malay…

This is despite the one-and-a-half minute video making no attempt to side with any party on the issue. (MalaysiaNow) - The government's clampdown on online news content has continued with TikTok…

Mansoor Saat says he was offered a way out through the transfer of his company shares to another firm. (MalaysiaNow) - A lawyer whom the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) accused of…

It is submitted that as a general rule the accusation that the criminal charges framed by the prosecution are infected by elements of bad faith may only take place in the rarest of rare cases!…

A campaign of defining “what you are” cannot inspire, and if repeated persistently starts to jar. PN instead was full action — even if antagonistic — telling voters they had to save Islam, save…

The suspended Umno Supreme Council member says the party must correct its direction and return to its core mission of uplifting the Malays. (FMT) - Umno will not automatically be restored to its…

Political analyst from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Hussain Yusri Zawawi believes that more than the resignation of the Umno President is needed to save the party and regain public support.…

It would be the “biggest misconception” to think that reserves will always remain sufficient (FMT) - The financial hub has reportedly amassed an undisclosed reserve estimated at over a trillion…

Zahid’s departure may trigger yet another change of government which the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and a large segment of peace/stability-loving Malaysians are hoping to avoid. (Focus Malaysia) -…

Umno will need to undergo an extended period of reform to recover from its abject performance at the six state elections last Saturday, a political analyst said. (FMT) - Jeniri Amir, a senior…

Bridget Welsh shares insights on voter preferences for recent state polls, especially Indian community (The Vibes) - The recent state elections saw an unexpected rise in Indian support for…

Anwar knows the power of the ethnic and religious narrative of PN. But he is helpless in doing the right thing because UMNO is the main target of the attack mounted by PN. The bulk of the ethnic…

"In light of the weaker-than-expected performance by Pakatan Harapan, we believe that the unity government will be inclined to roll out race-based policies that are in favour of the Bumiputeras to…

A lawyer has called for legal action against the government after several news portals and social media accounts were reportedly blocked without explanation in the lead-up to last weekend's state…

Perikatan Nasional has rejected a call from the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (Bersih) for an intercoalition peace deal to ensure political stability in the country. The "sought-after…

Saying that Zahid should have resigned the position following his party’s disastrous performance in the 15th general election, they argued that the Umno president would have even less justification…

Former Umno information chief, Shahril Hamdan has said that Umno is unlikely to win any elections in the current climate of shifting voter sentiment. (Sinar Daily) - Shahril said that Umno will not…

Kartini Aboo Talib of UKM believes Umno supporters want the party to rise again, but do not like Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s leadership style. (FMT) - Ahmad Zahid Hamidi should step down as the Umno…

Taking “full responsibility” for Umno’s poor showing in the six state elections, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) has pledged to improve the party’s fortunes. (The Star) - However, the…

After being wiped out in Kedah, losing all 15 seats it contested, Umno needs a total revamp, says the state Barisan Nasional elections operations director. (The Star) - Datuk Othman Aziz (pic)…