The Borneo state has won greater autonomy and holds all the cards for more concessions. James Chin, The Interpreter The ruling coalition in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Gabugan Parti…

We might have serious doubts as to whether Anwar will own up to any of the changes that he has promised us, but when it comes to Hadi and Muhyiddin, we are not even sure if they intend to bring…

PKR's decline into irrelevancy Murray Hunter Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my…

Voters in Selangor’s Kuala Kubu Bharu could abstain or vote for the opposition to show dissatisfaction with how the unity government has handled issues of race and livelihood, analysts say. Channel…

If he was really a force for change, he would have spoken to the elites and told them to prepare for change, not spoken to the people and asked us to be wary of change. Nehru Sathiamoorthy It is…

Dennis Ignatius The PM is surely being disingenuous. By now, we don’t need lessons from him about the role and functions of the Pardons Board. We all know that the King has the authority and…

Murray Hunter The rapidly decreasing popularity of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) within its traditional support base, was dealt another blow at the Silver Jubilee PKR Convention, where it failed…

In the worldview of modern Malay Islamists, Malaysia is an inherently Malay and Islamic nation, with no meaningful place for non-Muslims. Imran Said, The Diplomat After coming to office with a…

After months in office, the government remains clueless and directionless.  Its legislative agenda is in shambles. Its reform agenda is a joke. Its economic agenda is vague at best. Fighting…

Now it is for Azam Baki to rise to the royal challenge. Should there be any political or other interference, he has the palace backing. M. Bakri Musa In having the Head of the Malaysian…

The story making the rounds was that two Umno ministers collected the Decree from the Agong, after reportedly prevailing on him, and gave it to the Prime Minister. It's surprising the Istana hasn't…

Murray Hunter, Lim Teck Ghee and Carolyn Khor Two recent news items reveal the enormity of the policy challenges that the country faces in dealing with not only domestic issues but also in…

Mariam Mokhtar, Free Malaysia Today Can it be right for one lacklustre politician to defy the king and continue to provoke the public? Is it any wonder that Malaysians feel that the government…

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Lim Teck Ghee, Murray Hunter and Carolyn Khor For years there has been talk of a ‘third force’ to radically change the nature of politics and government in Malaysia. The noble objectives…

“One criticism is that we value the charisma of influencers rather than intellectual discourse, the content of the religious teachings itself” (CNA) - With his casual style of lectures…

Dennis Ignatius One clear message that emanated from the recently concluded Bumiputera Economic Congress is that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has now turned his back on reformasi. The reformer,…

I don't think these other non-Malays writers realise how delusional and confused they must be sounding, for attempting to give advice to the Malays about how the Malays can better themselves, when…

I bet right now there’re many such “heroes” searching, likely in Chinese-owned businesses and organisations, for the next sensational discovery of how Islam is being disrespected. Adzhar Ibrahim,…

GANESHWARAN KANA, THE STAR DATUK Farhash Wafa Salvador, a loyalist of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is the latest rising star of corporate Malaysia. However, scrutiny of the…

Dennis Ignatius This week the whole country was plunged into tumult when a few pairs of socks were discovered in the KK supermarket chain with the world ‘Allah’ on it. It should never have…

Now, with a much weaker prime minister Anwar Ibrahim in power, the rulers are enjoying a renaissance in the powers they hold and can exercise. Power held by the executive is now swinging towards the…

I am pretty sure that all races, not just the Chinese, do this. It is however, quite strange for Teo to notice how the Chinese sometimes look down on the Malays, without noticing how the Malays…

Lim Teck Ghee Many Malaysians have asked: Can PMX Reinvent the Bumiputera Construct? The answer following the latest Bumiputera Economic Congress is not clear but there is some optimism that…

It could be said that these factors, coupled with the appointment of politicians at the helm, created the right environment for irregularities to take place. (The Edge) - The Federal Land…

Dennis Ignatius It was reported that UMNO’s sole assemblyman in Kelantan, Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim, voted along with the rest of the state legislature to support a motion to re-enact provisions…

I am just claiming to know that Raja Petra is neither endorsing Anwar or Muhyiddin, under the “it takes a thief to know a thief” rule, which by extension is also saying that it will take a writer…

PN has been trying to topple the unity government almost from the day it was formed, but though it is Bersatu’s Muhyiddin that is the commander in chief of PN, it is actually PAS that is fighting…

This is just a continuation of a long feud between the leadership of PAS and some of the rulers. Murray Hunter Malaysia is back to Malay-centric government and policies The new…

Many are blaming the government for the ringgit’s poor performance. They’re missing the point. K. Kathirgugan, Free Malaysia Today The ringgit falls; the public outcry starts; the opposition…