Opinion

For Malaysian journalists, unpredictability now hurts more than outright bans, bringing rise to the age-old question: Whither Press Freedom?

Malaysia moved swiftly — and at cost — to pursue Murray Hunter. Years on, Jho Low remains beyond reach — even as new questions emerge.

Anwar’s relationship with Mahathir cannot be restored, betrayal even if forgiven, was never forgotten based on lack of loyalty (Part 1).

With the alleged mastermind still at large, granting clemency to fugitive Jho Low would leave Malaysia’s most consequential trial half-tried

The pending Arm Holdings charges will measure public trust in the MACC more than they will test the guilt of those named.

The new labour package would incorporate direct migrant labour recruitment, and formally recognise the stateless in Sabah, as providing direct 'migrant' workers!

The government can, alternatively, gazette new regulation permitting association‑led recruitment of direct migrant worker! (Part 2)

Malaysia’s present recruitment system, form of corruption, does not benefit the migrant worker! (Part 1)

Delays in issuing written grounds of judgment are not uncommon in complex cases. But when such delays extend well beyond established timelines, do they begin to affect an accused person’s ability to exercise a meaningful right of appeal?

⁠In Malaysia, the phrases "kangaroo court" and "hanging judge" have taken on a chilling significance in the wake of controversial legal proceedings involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak.

The Royal Pardon is not about erasing guilt or defying the courts, but about mercy. The rejection of the King’s Addendum raises troubling questions about the Agong’s constitutional role, the silence of the Rulers, and UMNO’s place in a unity government that now appears comfortable celebrating humiliation.

Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s response to the authorities’ press statement goes beyond defending Najib Razak. It underscores wider concerns about constitutional rights, judicial independence, and Malaysia’s global credibility at a time when political pressures risk shaping public perception of justice.