ONCE accused of only going after the ikan bilis (anchovies), the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is now receiving plaudits for taking on the big fish, perhaps the biggest fish.…

So why get so hot under the collar about something that is already widely known and expected to happen soon? Dennis Ignatius Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lashed out at the foreign media…

The Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) by-election is fast approaching as the ninth seat to be contested following the 15th General Election in November 2022. Four candidates have been announced, but all eyes…

If after the KKB by election, Perikatan is also seen to have the favour of the Indians, this will render PH a racialist party, that rules only with the support of the Chinese while it will be…

“I was surprised to read the statement by Fadhli that for PAS, vernacular schools are not an issue and PAS has never opposed vernacular schools, saying that they can exist but with some reforms”…

On the same logic, shouldn’t all belief systems and all communities regardless of their ethno-linguistic-cultural origin, lifestyle and social status be equally protected, too, from insults and…

Umno has admitted that the number of its loyal voters has not increased, despite the fact that the electoral roll increases every six months. (NST) - Party vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed…

It has certainly served the politicians well to create a functioning but compliant population. (FMT) - The World Bank recently issued a report on global education that wasn’t very flattering to…

Malaysians must be reminded that our country needs counter-balances to government extremes. (FMT) - Is voting against Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election going to be…

The ex-Klang MP says the community is in the dark about the state’s initiatives to address issues like poverty, giving the perception of being discriminated against. (FMT) - The Indian community…

MIC leader says Pakatan-BN pact post-general election has made the voters look foolish. (The Vibes) - MIC, despite being "most frustrated" with the unity government, will continue to support…

They say a long-term perspective is needed, and that contributors already run the risk of not having enough savings for their retirement. (FMT) - Economists have disagreed with a proposal to…

THE law in Malaysia does not provide for house arrest. But a house can be a prison. Hafiz Hassan, TMI Reference may be made to Section 2 of the Prison Act 1995 and related sections of the act,…

“This is Umno’s problem. Umno, it would help if you started looking at things differently. The nation must come first. We are short of all kinds of medical specialists in public health. We are…

In fact, the direction and objectives of political parties are subject to change “so long as power can be achieved”.  (Focus Malaysia) - ONE can understand the nationalistic concern of UMNO…

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has failed in his bid to file an affidavit related to an addendum order by the previous King allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the…

The prime minister is reminded that the report was published by a reputable news outlet, similar to how the 1MDB scandal was exposed. (MalaysiaNow) - A lawyers group has expressed shock at…

Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi defends DAP’s Pang Sock Tao against PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari. (FMT) - Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi has come to the…

Pressure is on DAP’s Pang Sock Tao to prove that all is well between the partners in the unity government. Yeoh Guan Jin, FMT The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11 is yet another test…

DAP has an Indian problem, even if it is too busy looking Malay-friendly. And those two are more related than senior leadership realise. Praba Ganesan, MMO An ex-academic campaigns against…

A Pas leader's action of questioning the academic background of the unity government by-election candidate Pang Sock Tao may have cost some votes for the opposition. (NST) - Analysts said such…

Increase will be effective from Dec 1 this year, says PM. (The Vibes) - PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the largest ever increase in civil servants’ remuneration, at a…

The Bloomberg report on the alleged casino plan has sparked an online debate with comments mocking Anwar's government as 'Kasinon'. Human rights group Suaram has labelled the arrests of…

INDONESIA is planning to offer dual citizenship to its skilled diaspora as part of efforts to stem a brain drain of local talent. (The Malaysian Reserve) - Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs…

If any criticism is unfounded, it is open to them to respond and clarify. It is not open to them to file criminal complaints against legitimate criticism. Lawyers for Liberty We refer to action…

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has been allowed to go home after having his statement recorded by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC). (NST) - In his official Facebook…

Embracing Hamas does nothing to advance those objectives given that many countries in the Middle East are themselves very wary of Hamas. Dennis Ignatius 1. Is it the absence of leadership…

The Jana Wibawa programme, which was established to assist Bumiputera contractors impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, only took off following Cabinet approval in 2020, the court heard on Monday.…

“If we boycott the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, will we be able to help uplift the Indian community there? (FMT) - Hulu Selangor MIC chief K Balasundaram says a Perikatan Nasional victory…

Just a 5 per cent decrease in turnout from the Chinese, together with a lower than 50 per cent turnout from the Indian community, would be enough to hand the DAP a defeat (MMO) - Some ethnic…