Politics
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May 13 Comes and Go; Ahmad Said Resigns and Returns
This past week has been notable for two events. Firstly the anniversary of May 13 came and went without much fuss. The...
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Scholarship Award Reform: How to Ensure the Poor Have Their Fair Share
Since my retirement, I have been concerned with how we can solve the problem of the poor through educational mobility. This has...
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Obama’s Visit: Any Value and Is Anyone Listening?
President Obama has come and gone. His visit to KL has generated much feedback. Analysts concerned with the political direction of the...
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Malaysian Judiciary: How Low Can It Go?
Malaysian Judiciary: How Low Can It Go? Koon Yew Yin The independence and integrity of Malaysian Judiciary are now at the tipping...
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United States Department of State’s concerns of Malaysia’s judiciary and democracy
Kajang By Election and Recent Court Case Decisions: First Shots in Bringing About Political Change Recently I was honoured to be asked...
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MH 370 Tragedy: The Ugly and the Good
As the mystery and drama over the disappearance of MAS MH 370 continues, it is difficult to find any consolation or solace....
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Malaysia’s Education Disaster
The BN Government has ruined our educational system and put us back at least one generation in our educational standards and standing. When...
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Can the non-Malays be blamed for Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir’s Low Position in Wealthiest Malaysians List?
Every few days or so, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, our former Prime Minister, comes out with a new story lamenting the loss of...
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The Great Malaysian Brain Drain (Revised)
(First published on 4 May 2011) Many people including I have written about this subject before, but our Government just ignored what...
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MCA: How Long Can the Party Go?
I am sure, many millions of Malaysians, especially Chinese, will have shared my acute discomfort and embarrassment after hearing the news that...