When a group is wrapped up in itself, and everyone only agrees with each other, no one bothers to stop and think about other perspectives.  Shafiqah Othman Hamzah, The Malay Mail Online In…

Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa, The Star THERE has been much debate about the proposed amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Juris­diction) Act 1965, more famously known as RUU355. Tensions are…

'A criminal code should be the last item on an Islamist party's agenda instead of the first.' Robin Augustin, Free Malaysia Today The Kuala Lumpur-based Istanbul Network has criticised PAS…

Tay Tian Yan, Sin Chew Daily When lovers break up, they would normally wish the other happiness in hope of leaving behind a legacy of fond memories. When a colleague leaves the job, the…

Wrestling with criticism and what it means to be Malay-Muslim, some worry that the pressure could drive the young into the arms of extremists like ISIS. Kane Cunico reports. Channel News Asia…

It is a mad, mad rush to hammer out an agreement among the Opposition parties so that they do not end up fighting each other in the general election. Joceline Tan, The Star KELANTAN Deputy…

The misunderstandings of Malays towards independent Chinese high schools have been a consequence of lack of communication. Kuik Cheng Kang, Sin Chew Daily Chinese ambassador Huang Huikang…

It cannot be banned just because a group of crazies decided to make it their own. Dorairaj Nadason, The Star LOL. It’s no laughing matter. That three-letter signage was emblazoned across the…

Joceline Tan, The Star A GREAT deal is at stake for PAS at the “purple rally” tomorrow. Politics is very much a numbers game and PAS needs to bring out big numbers to prove its critics…

Intriguing coalition manoeuvres are taking shape in the opposition camp amid talk of an early election Joseph Liow Chin Yong, Straits Times The next general election in Malaysia is not due…

The perception is that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who had done and said worse things about DAP, is getting the star treatment from DAP leaders while former party stalwarts come under attack.…

Adrian Lai, NST Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad once said during a packed hustings event in Serendah, Selangor, on the night of April 22, 2010, that it was dangerous to trust…

There are other examples of Dr Mahathir's political U-turns. First, his rapprochement with Mr Lim Kit Siang, a Democratic Action Party (DAP) leader who has, throughout his political career, fought…

Just as many believe that MCA is beginning to crawl out of the pit, political developments ahead could sink the party deeper into the valley of despair once again. Tay Tian Yan, Sin Chew Daily…

Mahathir is an old-timer at racial politics, and with his incitement, it is likely Umno will struggle to confront the "Chinese invasion" issue. Lim Sue Goan, FMT Market sentiment has been…

With Adenan Satem's powerful voice now dead, it will be harder for other BN components to block the bill proposed by PAS and supported by Umno By Kuik Cheng Kang, Free Malaysia Today We will be…

Everyone has the right to talk about Hadi’s Bill because it is just like any other ordinary piece of legislation. This is not interference in someone else’s religious affairs; it’s about…

In 1984, the limit was increased to three years’ imprisonment, fine of RM5,000, six strokes or any combination thereof. The amendment was a non-issue. Most people did not know about it. Non-Muslims…

Malaysians, especially Chinese Malaysians, are in a truly challenging predicament at this moment. They really need to have some strategic thinking to ensure their future survival. Tay Tian Yan,…

A row between Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and the influential Sultan of Johor has put the issue of foreign influence in the country centre stage Bhavan Jaipragas, South China…

BN today has become a coalition of many irrelevant parties dictated by one supreme overlord and this subservience makes their 'unity' easier. Wan Saiful Wan Jan, Free Malaysia Today In…

A case of "the pot calling the kettle black" when Menteri Besar Azmin Ali calls BR1M a bribe despite Selangor doing much the same with its welfare handouts. Hafidz Baharom, Free Malaysia Today…

A. Azim Idris, Asian Correspondent BY 2030, Malaysia can expect its population structure to see a dramatic shift towards aged nation status, if existing trends in fertility and life expectancy…

New Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg has his work cut out for him but his big test is whether he can match his predecessor in delivering in the general election.…

This is a party election year for PAS, the storm clouds have cleared and it is being courted by both sides as a partner ahead of the general election. Joceline Tan, The Star THE metaphorical…

Pro-opposition writer explains why there is unity in Barisan Nasional but Pakatan Harapan is in a mess Wan Saiful Wan Jan, Malay Mail Online In October 2016 President of the MCA, Datuk Seri Liow…

What losses were incurred? What poor investments were made? What blunders were committed? What non-core businesses were ventured into? TK Chua, Free Malaysia Today Felda Global Ventures…

The Felda incident once again underscores Najib's strategy of rewarding his political loyalists. Lim Sue Goan, Sin Chew Daily Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has appointed the MP…

The year 2017 will, therefore, be a test of 90-year old Dr Mahathir’s popularity and relevance in Malaysian politics. The opposition’s failure could also mean the end of Dr Mahathir’s era. Dr…

Will the rallying cry of Sabah for Sabahans change the political landscape of this unique eastern state where every other politician imagines he is Chief Minister material? Joceline Tan, The…