Are the moderates fooling themselves?

We must not forget that moderate Malaysia is indeed extremely young, and we have no idea how many or how few we are. Scott Ng, FMT The appearance of the Group of 25 has been much discussed…

A typical night out in KL

“Selangor impossible. In fact, Selangor is pulling back many datukships. Quite a few already pulled back. Even for Negeri it’s now impossible. In the past it was only RM250,000 for a Negeri…

Promoting Local Artists

Local artists have to go through such hassles to get a chance in Malaysian radio whereas Indians are free to get a chance in Malaysia.  Saravanan, Sec. Gabungan Artist-artist Indian Malaysia.…

The real reason for the Kelantan floods

Both Putrajaya and Kota Bharu are guilty of decades of neglect and under-investment. Mariam Mokhtar The reason for the flooding in Kelantan is not just the extensive logging, nor is it God’s…

Umno: living in denial

Najib has to sack the entire lot and replace them with people who are not only capable but will not stab him in the back as well. Then Najib has to introduce reforms in both Umno and the…

It is not that I love Najib less…

Salleh Said Keruak It is not that I love Najib less but it is that I love Malaysia more. Yes, that is what veteran journalist Kadir Jasin implied in his ‘it is not that I love Caesar less but I…

The enigma called Sabah

One thing they tell me is that Musa Aman has been Chief Minister for too long, more than 11 years. That is their complaint against Musa Aman -- too long in office. But when I ask them, “So what?…

Legislate ― first things first

Hannah Yeoh, Malay Mail Online I consider it a high calling to be an elected representative. Our job scope can be vague, our schedule is demanding and our responsibilities are broad and…

2015: Tempoh semakin singkat buat Umno

Nur Jazlan Mohamed, TMI Hari ini, 1 Januari 2015 tidak seperti kebiasaannya dengan pelbagai pesta sambutan pada malam menyambut tahun baru, tiada sambutan besar-besaran diadakan malam tadi…

What do they really care about?

Tay Tian Yan, Sin Chew Daily I have no doubt of PAS' ruling objective. Son of PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, rising star Pasir Mas MP Nik Abduh Nik Aziz wrote on his …

The year of the Malaysian citizen

Marina Mahathir I WAS afraid that this first column of the year would be a depressing and doleful one. 2014 had been remarkable for its sheer awfulness, with not one but three plane accidents…

How to trigger a renaissance

It cannot be brought about by conservative organisations that would use bogeymen tactics rather than a determination to challenge everything. Hafidz Baharom, Free Malaysia Today It is…

How do you argue with a Muslim?

And that is why it is impossible to argue with some Muslims when it comes to matters of faith and belief. In fact, it is the same with all theists and religionists. They believe, and that is that.…