Tag: Mahathir Mohammad

Seven Years After Najib: The Lessons We Haven’t Learned

Najib Razak’s downfall in 2018 was seen as Malaysia’s great reset. But with Sarawak rising, Sabah drifting, PAS gaining strength, and Madani struggling to win trust, the question lingers: has anything really changed?

Unveiling Uniqueness 2 Returns: Celebrating the Power of Music and Diversity

More than just a concert, Unveiling Uniqueness 2 is a movement — a showcase of resilience and artistry that brings performers with disabilities and celebrated stars onto one stage of inclusion and inspiration
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Sulu Heirs: Malaysia Cautioned On US$15b Award In European Arbitration

Malaysia, taking the cue from the Singapore Separation Act 1965, can end US$15b Award of the Sulu Heirs by granting independence for Sabah, Sarawak free by default!

Najib Cases – Malaysia’s ‘Political Persecution’ At Its Worst

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, based on the three Mantra -- 'Najib curi duit', 'Najib curi duit kerajaan' and 'Najib curi duit rakyat' -- should have filed civil action after GE14. It didn't happen!

English Language Spared From Malaysia’s Divisive Politics Of 3R

English, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Malaysia, Definition of Malay by 'form of identity', and redundant clauses in the Constitution, must be depoliticised once and for all!

Najib Vindicated In Swiss Court’s Finding Of Fact On 1MDB Case

Defence lawyer Shafee Abdullah, explaining that former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak would give judicial notice on 1MDB, cites Swiss case on finding of fact and cautioned the media on editorialising in reporting on and continuing the Trial by Media!

Mahathir Interprets ‘Malay’ As ‘Race’ And ‘Blood’

The public perception remains that former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad isn't "Malay" unlike those with family roots in the Archipelago, originally Indian for some, Malay for others, while some are now Indonesian!

Basic Features Doctrine Risks Being Disregarded In Malaysia

Although Convention -- it's not law -- was about the working of the Constitution, the court of law in Malaysia cannot disregard and/or reject, with or without explanation, the Basic Features Doctrine (BFD) permeating the Constitution!

Freedom Of Speech: A Tale Of Chained Content

The increasing heat on freedom of speech and the plan to regulate social media content has even the supporters of Pakatan Harapan questioning this government’s intent and discontent.

Najib Seeks Judicial Review On Remission And Halving Jail Sentence

There can be no law which states that the Agong must accept the advice of the Pardon's Board on Petition by former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Advice, by its very nature, isn't compulsory.

Blackrock And Malaysia: The Fourth Round Of Colonisation?

The talk that BlackRock is involved in the buying of Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad’s shares got many restless on their posterior. Why the uneasiness?

Sabah ‘Claim’ Hits Brick Wall At Risk Of Colonialism

It's highly unlikely that the Federal Court, bearing colonialism in mind, will rule that the Sabah 40 per cent claim lacks merit. This remains...

Anwar Ibrahim May Find No Acceptance After GE16

Sabah and Sarawak, always against Anwar Ibrahim, would probably find it difficult accepting another Decree by Agong on the prime ministership if the incumbent remains in the saddle!

Incursions: Dealing With Break-ins and Trespassing Malaysian Way

After centuries of colonisation, our nation achieved sovereignty, free from the incursions of foreign powers. But we still have minor incursions, threatening the peace of the nation internally and from the sea. How we deal with it should be a lesson to the international community.