Tag: GE14

Eight Years After We ‘Saved Malaysia’: Same Circus, New Tent

Eight years, and then some. GE14 toppled one government. Since then, we’ve had four prime ministers, BN is back in Cabinet, and reforms are stuck in committee.
Analysis

Is MACC Enforcement Impartial? Azam Baki’s Timing Raises Doubts

The pending Arm Holdings charges will measure public trust in the MACC more than they will test the guilt of those named.
Opinion
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Gov’t Should Not Direct Social Media Platforms On Content

There's case for review of media 'community standards' for compliance with law There's the belief among cynics that "the media, being an unthinking animal, prevents...
Opinion

Najib-Anwar Debate May Herald Realignment Of Political Cards

BN-PKR leaders Najib and Anwar speaking different languages, find commonalities on Mahathir Administration during heated debate Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim may have publicly blessed "prodigal...
Analysis

Mahathir Fears Being Dragged To Justice If Anwar Becomes PM

Mahathir and family risk civil action for allegedly money laundering activities In Part 1 we saw that the Agong advised Wan Azizah that she...
Analysis

Najib Needs ‘Perfect’ Appeal in Federal Court On SRC Case

Appeal hinges on key initiatives including from sacked AG Apandi Ali. Former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, besides engaging QCs from the Commonwealth, can further...
Analysis

Farmer’s Case Illustrates Najib Isn’t Getting ‘Special Treatment’

In the rule of law, basis of the Constitution, no one above the law, all equal before law, rights come with remedies. First, in connecting...
Analysis

Najib Can ‘Adduce’ Fresh Evidence For New RM42m SRC Trial

The former Prime Minister can initiate developments via 'letter of representation'. There may be a case for Najib Abdul Razak to submit a "letter of...
Analysis

Big Ego Of Leaders In Full Glare

By Francis Paul Siah To Mahathir and Muhyiddin, the majority of Malaysians are not interested in your tit-fot-tat over a meeting. We have enough of...
Analysis

GE15: Will There Be A Straight Fight Between Two Giant Coalitions?

The writing's on the wall already. GE15 will see a head on collision between Barisan Nasional on one side and the Opposition on the...
Analysis

Johor Polls: Voters Turn In Early Taking Advantage Of The Fine Weather

Among the early birds spotted were two former Johor Menteri Besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Dr Sahruddin Jamal JOHOR BARU - Voters in the Johor...
Johor Polls

Mahathir And The Malaise In M’sian Politics – Part II

When UMNO realised too late that they should have listened to Najib Razak! This is the continuation story of Mahathir’s ‘failure’ to honour ‘Agreement with...
Analysis

Mahathir Can’t Escape Blame For Malaise In M’sian Politics

Mahathir's 'failure' to honour 'Agreement with Anwar' bedevils M'sia - Part 1 It's not rocket science why Malaysia's politics and government continue to be in...
Analysis

Pressures Mount For Arrest Of Former Central Bank Governor

Kuala Lumpur – Some 2,000 people gathered at the World Trade Center here today to mount pressure for the arrest of former Malaysian Central...
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