Politics
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25 Moderate Malays: A One Hit Wonder or The Tip of the Iceberg?
Just before UMNO held its recent general assembly, I had written the following lines: But I, and many other Malaysians, have not...
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Tun Dr. Mahathir: Biggest Winner at UMNO General Assembly
Syabas Dr. Mahathir – you were undoubtedly the biggest winner at the UMNO assembly meeting. Although some observers have dismissed your influence...
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What to Expect from UMNO’s “Sound and Fury” Show
Students of English literature, a subject which has unfortunately been abandoned by our Malay-centric schools, will remember these lines from Shakespeare’s famous...
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Dr. Mahathir’s Latest Gaffe on Bible Burning
As the former Prime Minister of the country, Dr. Mahathir – as with former heads of state all over the world –...
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Who can be labelled as ‘Pendatang’ in Malaysia: Gerakan’s Wayang
At Gerakan’s recently concluded national conference, the Malaysian public was treated to a lonely voice of the party in the way of...
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Who are the Bullies and Who are the Bullied: Time to Do a National Study
Not satisfied with labelling the non-Malays, especially Chinese, as “intruders” brought over by the British to oppress Malays, Isma is now putting...
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Khalid’s Departure and The Two Indelible Black Marks
The inevitable exit of Khalid Ibrahim from the mentri besarship of Selangor marks the end of a turbulent and sorry phase in...
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Zaid Ibrahim: Lone Voice for Common Sense and Moderation Among UMNO Politicians?
Since the beginning of September, four opinion articles have emerged from the pen of Zaid Ibrahim that need to be compulsory reading...
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Malaysia’s Judiciary: Teoh Beng Hock Appeal Verdict – A Turning Point?
In the last few years, the reputation of Malaysia’s judiciary for fairness and adherence to do justice strictly according to the law...
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Close Ranks Around Wan Azizah as Selangor Mentri Besar
The debate around Wan Azizah’s suitability as Mentri Besar Selangor has gone on too long. It has gone on too long because...