Planning of Mahathir’s new party

Zheng Bo Fu, Oriental Daily These two weeks could be Mahathir’s toughest time in preparing for his new party. Based on evolving changes, it is not difficult to see that Mahathir has been trying to…

Mahathir is 40 years too late

Malaysia is a paradise lost, and the former PM is the one who must take the blame. Mariam Mokhtar, Free Malaysia Today It’s a shame that former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad did not do 40…

I am no moron, says Kadir Jasin

Mahathir, as usual, refused to listen to advice and wanted it done his way. But his way was not workable and was wrought with danger of leaks. But it has to be his way or no way. So Kadir had not…

The rise of Azmin Ali

(Malaysian Chinese News) - Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali’s political influence and status have been on the rise since he took over the post. If I’m not mistaken, Azmin, who is at his prime at…

Guan Eng’s failed gamble

The Penang government had better re-examine its priorities if it wants to prevent BN from making inroads in the state. Scott Ng, Free Malaysia Today It is puzzling that DAP should cite…

The paradox named Mahathir

Mahathir is the guru of parody in Malaysia. With a straight face and without blinking an eye, he can tell you the opposite of what he said at another point in time. And the most ironical thing…

Still pushing for snap polls

The lack of consensus over whether Penang should go for an early state election has caused a deep rift in Pakatan Harapan with DAP and PKR leaders sniping at each other. Joceline Tan, The Star…

We welcome Mahathir’s new party

Salleh Said Keruak Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has finally admitted that the only way to change the government is in a general election. Of course, Mahathir will not admit that he is trying to…

What kind of friend is DAP?

Sin Chew Daily Nurul Izzah says Umno is set to gain in a Penang snap election. She can't be more right. Let's first start with the numbers. DAP won all the 19 contested seats last time,…

When you believe you believe

And this is why we live in perpetual ignorance. Once we believe we believe and we will refuse to listen to any contradictions to these beliefs. We only want to hear the truth, which means what we…

Malaysia’s mess is Mahathir-made

Dan Slater, University of Chicago, East Asia Forum At least embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is right about one thing. The current mess in Malaysian politics is the making of his…