Tag: GE14

South China Sea: Putting Malaysia’s Interests First

In Part 1, we examined why the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award continues to raise legitimate legal questions. In Part 2, we shift the focus to a more fundamental issue: how Malaysia should advance its own interests in the South China Sea. From the historical legacy of the "Malayan Sea" to recent developments at Pulau Layang-Layang, Lawyer Nor Hisham Mohd Nor argues that Malaysia must articulate a distinctly Malaysian narrative rooted in sovereignty, history and national interest.

Rosmah Fresh Evidence Bid Set For 1 September Hearing

The Court of Appeal has fixed timelines for Rosmah Mansor’s application to adduce fresh evidence in her solar hybrid project appeal, with the motion tentatively set to be heard on 1 September — the date previously reserved for the start of her substantive appeal.
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...