Sheridan Mahavera, The Malaysian Insider They are from different families, faiths and ethnic groups but share a common belief – that Malaysian students need to reclaim their role as a third…

Time will tell if Khairy Jamaluddin could one day gain the trust of Malaysia’s penultimate power broker. But he is beginning to make headway among the youth and the moderates, who are slowly…

That’s why when netizens wished that Adenan were prime minister, my inside laughed because they were really saying what I have been saying to myself – that the chief minister is more than the…

It spells trouble for any country when the public loses confidence in the judicial system for it is this system that the citizen turns to for resolution to disputes, including disputes with the…

He will need to be ruthless enough to play the political game, but not lose the support of those who see him as different. In short, he will need to display a mixture of political cunning and…

K.S. Lee It has been revealed by Anwar Ibrahim that Gopal Sri Ram himself approached Anwar requesting to act as defence lawyer. Those in the legal fraternity who know the ex-Judge well would…

Citizen Times On October 22nd, the Gallup 2013 survey conducted by an American research-based and global performance management consulting company released its results, which showed that most…

Dr M says the Quran should be the only guide for Muslims. Roslan Bistamam, Free Malaysia Today Last July, the Selangor government issued a gazette informing the public that a fatwa had been…

(Malay Mail Online) - A fatwa banning Muslims from “celebrating” Halloween is indicative of a growing use in Islamist rhetoric to repackage the racial politics that has blighted the nation for…

It is hard to see how Mr Anwar’s case will benefit Mr Najib even if he thinks him deserving of punishment. (The Economist) - FOR 16 years Anwar Ibrahim, leader of Malaysia’s opposition, has…

The reasons given by the AG is nothing but mitigation for the man whose outburst was a call to Muslims in this country to commit a serious crime under the Penal Code. Dato' Stanley Isaacs, (former…

While a Muslim himself, he is viewed with distrust by some Muslim conservatives who fear his blossoming multiracial opposition movement will open the door to a more liberal, pluralistic Malaysia.…

Pua should do more homework and research to maintain accuracy or his integrity and credibility would be severely dented.  Ng Kee Seng, The Ant Daily 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) today…

Sir Wenger Khairy, The Rakyat Post THERE have been recent attempts to besmirch the good name of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak by alleging impropriety behind the operations of 1 Malaysia…

Salleh Said Keruak Seven months ago, the Bar Council president, Christopher Leong, said that a resolution had been passed to ask the government to prohibit retired judges from litigating in…

While Anwar plotted Khalid’s dismissal, His Royal Highness the Ruler of Selangor, assassinated Anwar’s credibility by favouring Azmin, denying Azizah a ‘throne’. Raggie Jessy Has anyone read…

The contest for the majority in Malaysia is fuelling the deployment of Qur’anic quotes for competing purposes. Amrita Malhi, The Conversation Fuelled by the rise of Islamic State (IS) in…

Salleh Said Keruak Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s statement today that it is not wrong for Ibrahim Ali to suggest that Bahasa Malaysia Bibles be burned and that such a statement is not seditious does…

Citizen Times With the expansion of democratic space in the Internet, one would think citizens would be more enlightened about social and political issues. Current trends, however, show…

Raggie Jessy The road from legitimate suspicion to rampant paranoia is a short one. It was suspicion that led throngs of jarred adherents to Anwar’s residence following his political castration…

Joshua Wu In light of the ongoing Sodomy II trial, the following are some basics of the criminal justice system that we should be informed or even reminded of (i) It is the job of…

Yesterday, I asked why the government was not going after private companies which had failed to service their government loans running into millions of ringgit. Today, I highlight the fact that…

If Umno leaders continue to attack the Chinese community, Gerakan’s action to suspend its own member could backfire on the party. Khoo Kay Peng, The Ant Daily Gerakan’s leadership had taken…

Lim Sue Goan, My Sinchew Remember when the vote counting was still going on at around 7pm on May 5 last year, and how Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim all of a sudden declared that Pakatan Rakyat had…

Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, Malay Mail Online As Malaysia's top court sits today to hear Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's appeal against a controversial second sodomy conviction, the million-ringgit…

It is a case that would have been laughed out of court in any rational justice system.  John Berthelsen, Asia Sentinel ‘Sodomy II’ trial reaches final phase in politicized high court. …

It is therefore not in line with Islamic teaching and must not be celebrated by Muslims. e-fatwa.gov.m Halloween is a western Christian celebration observed yearly on the October 31st. It is…

His influence amongst Pakatan partners has reached its lowest ebb. Perhaps it is time he gentrifies his legacy to the next generation by stepping back, realising that new politics should no longer…

If it is feared that Anwar would influence the students so easily, it is a terrible indictment of the university itself. P. Ramakrishnan  We can understand why Barisan Nasional, particularly…

Imagine coming to a country upon being invited as a deputy head of state, only to give a speech to encourage the people to rise and overthrow the legally elected government of the day.…