Tag: Barisan Nasional

Policing Protest In An Age Of Hypervisible Genocide: Lessons For Settler-Australia

If you’re tired of trying to get people to care about the genocide that your government is complicit in, you’re certainly not alone. Across the world, rallies and marches have occurred in record numbers. In Australia the initial protests were the biggest anti-war demonstrations since the invasion of Iraq in 2003. This said, those of us who have chosen to join the global movement...

Salam Taiwan An Eye Opener For Muslim Travellers

Taiwan Tourism and Salam Taiwan pavilions heat up with presence of ambassador Nabila Razali and influencers Intan Serah and Safwan Nazri during Matta Fair
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Diesel Subsidy is No More

The long speculated end to fuel subsidy is here. Well, almost. The end of blanket diesel subsidy in Peninsular Malaysia comes with trepidation, as the rationalisation is long overdue. Yet, the years of delay in the rationalisation may have structurally weakened the nation's economy. The big-bang approach to rationalise the diesel subsidy too is worrisome, as there may not be adequate room for Malaysian businesses, be they micro-SME or SME, to land on their two legs.

Najib (When Freed), Poised For Helping Unity Government In GE16

Umno and BN (Barisan Nasional) can remain with unity government decreed by Agong but, advised by former Prime Minister Najib Razak, contest in free for all in more than the 30 parliamentary seats conceded by Allies!

Najib Judicial Review On House Arrest To Take Centrestage

Former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has proven, based on strong circumstantial evidence, that Agong's Decree on House Arrest exists and that he merits benefit of the doubt on the matter!

1MDB: Jasmine Loo Denied Striking A Deal To Have Charges Dropped

When questioned, the former 1MDB director said that she was unaware of the charges against her and has left it to her lawyers to look into it

Circus or Parliament? The Alarming Comedy of Malaysian Politics

In the vibrant tapestry of Malaysian politics, an unsettling pattern has emerged, one that blurs the line between solemn governance and theatrical frivolity. A...

Jho Low Threatened Jasmine Loo Not To Return to Malaysia

1MDB trial's star witness Jasmine Loo said Jho Low swore to make her life a living hell if she returned to Malaysia

PKR and The Quitters: Oh, That Sinking Feeling

One can gauge the power of a political party by two means: 1) Their success at elections; 2) The loyalty of the members. PKR seriously has issues with loyalty, if one were to look at the members who took a hike the last few years

Najib Not Out Of Options In Bid For Freedom

Former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak while not receiving the result he wanted from the Pardons Board, is not out of options - yet....

Agong Decree On Halving Najib Sentence No Pardon

Agong could have granted Najib release by Decree, from arbitrary detention, based on miscarriage of justice arising from Tainted Ruling in the High Court on 28 July 2020, but the latest statement from the Pardon Board has created more discord

Sultan Johor As 17th King, Many Expect Interesting Times Ahead

As Sultan Ibrahim of Johor is installed, Malaysia is in a period of relative calm, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the head of the unity government, and millions of supporters of former Prime Minister Najib Razak waiting for news of his release/pardon from prison

Agong Blessing For Malaysia Government Minority In Parliament

Agong remaining above the fray allows Malaysia taking the cue from Commonwealth jurisdiction for stable government not based on numbers game in Parliament!

Anwar Ibrahim Lost 16 September People’s Revolution

Dictatorial former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad may be in the dark, in more ways than one, on the real architect behind the 16 September People's Revolution and the reasons for failure by blaming Anwar!