A lousy sequel

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…

Who will lead Pakatan after Anwar?

The Malaysian Times The Federal Court will hear the appeal of Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy case next week. Political analysts are of the opinion that PKR and Pakatan Rakyat need to map out new…

It’s Azmin, not Rafizi, who will rule PKR

Those in the know say that Rafizi is not as accomplished a strategist as he thinks of himself; his failure to outdo Azmin’s bid to be retained as PKR deputy president in the party’s election is an…

The 2 leaders Najib must be rid of

Ku Nan and Ahmad Maslan are problems that the Umno President can't afford to ignore. Roslan Bistamam, Free Malaysia Today An Umno leader has told FMT that Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak…

The puzzling new Exco line-up

Is PAS being punished for its alleged recalcitrance during the MB crisis? Roslan Bistamam, Free Malaysia Today The 2008 and 2013 formula for Pakatan Rakyat was 4:4:4 based on the 15, 15 and…

Bitterness over Azmin

There was not even a congratulatory message tweeted to Azmin from other top Pakatan leaders (NST) - Newly-minted Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali has his work cut out for him, which…

What if Wan Azizah becomes MB?

The repercussions would be so great as to change the course of Malaysian politics permanently Iskandar Dzulkarnain, Free Malaysia Today Malaysians, and not just Selangorians, are waiting…

Gambling the No. 1 issue for police

A certain tycoon with high connections owns 70% of slot machines. Roslan Bistamam, Free Malaysia Today Police say gambling has become the number one problem in Malaysia. They are not talking…