The current Malaysian dilemma

There is an old joke about dealing with underperformers in the public service (or at least I think it is an old joke) - you promote them so they do less damage. What happens, however, if they…

When is freedom not freedom?

So you see, once we debate the subject of freedom we need to take so many issues into consideration. But if we just debate your notion of freedom then that is not democracy because in such a…

Allah issue threatening racial unity

The unity and harmony Malaysians of different faiths enjoyed is under threat with Najib's handling of the Allah issue. Jeswan Kaur, FMT Prime Minister Najib Razak is struggling to put things…

From hero to zero and vice versa

Today, Ku Li is a hero. However, 23 years ago, he was a pariah. But what he said 23 years ago is what he is still saying today. Hmm….the Malaysian mind, in particular the Chinese mind, is most…

Liberalism is Islam’s real enemy

Abu Ameen, The Malaysian Insider Hafiz Ahmad wrote (see Corruption, not liberalism, is Malays’ real enemy) that some Malays are probably out of their mind being concerned about something that…

Between rights and privileges

So, do I have a solution to this problem? I’m afraid that other than lining up all the politicians against the wall and shooting them all dead I do not have the solution to this problem. And that…

Pushing the envelope

The title of this article is ‘Pushing the envelope’ and this is what I am doing here, pushing the envelope. But it is a debate that we need to have because once you declare war against extremism…

Selamat Hari Natal: My message of peace

Mujahid Yusof Rawa, The Malaysian Insider The multifaceted aspects of our society have made our social fabric a unique one, one that depicts a diverse yet united society. We have lived with…

Will BN reform?

Lim Sue Goen, Sin Chew Daily All the main BN component parties have completed their party elections, but it makes people wonder whether the BN's leadership, with mainly old faces in it, will be…

I felt the heat long before The Heat

First learn what freedom of speech actually means before you talk about it. Then learn how to allow others freedom of speech before you demand that the government allows you freedom of speech.…

It’s a long time coming

I strongly believed that Malaysia’s education system should be English-based. I did not support the idea of Chinese or Indian schools, or even Bahasa Malaysia for national schools. I was not just…

Phantasmagoria of Pakatan Rakyat

Pakatan Rakyat leaders think they are mightier and know it all, all the time. Nevertheless the reality speaks otherwise Narinder Singh, FMT Phantasmagoria: phan·tas·ma·go·ria. noun…

Season of goodwill

Raja Zarith Idris, The Star If Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Isa (Jesus), a prophet respected and revered in Islam, is it so wrong to wish a blessed day for those who celebrate…

First they came for old media, then …

A. Asohan, Digital News Asia Shocking suspension of weekly business newsmagazine The Heat has dire consequences for all citizens Still, it’s merely the latest in a series of attempts by…

Is MCA back in business?

In short, DAP’s problem is because of its internal party problem (just like what happened to Umno, which resulted in the party being deregistered). But will the Chinese blame the RoS or blame DAP…

PETRONAS’ Venture in Canada

Mat Rodi YB Rafizi Ramli- arguably Malaysia’s whistle-blower icon has recently come up with a fantastic analysis on the recent venture by his former employer- Petronas in Canadian shale gas…

Price Of Rice Cheaper In Singapore?

OutSyed The Box Latest I heard there are rumours that the Prime Minister will be "asked" to retire by March of 2014. (Err I usually hang out with pro BN, pro UMNO types ok. This is our side…

Rosmah, Najib’s backbone

Is it wrong to be the pillar of your husband? Narinder Singh, FMT ‘I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.’ Mahatma Gandhi On that lines, why…