Storm brewing beneath the surface
On the surface, Umno is all calm and stable. But beneath the seeming tranquillity, discontent is simmering – and sending the jitters down...
Concrete plan to make MACC truly independent
When Tun Abdullah was Prime Minister, the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) became Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). This was a step in the right direction. But,...
Malaysia’s Najib and the Crony Culture
- The government backs down on a tycoon's sports betting planThe Malaysian government has portrayed its recent decision not to legalize sports gambling as...
Cabinet or Umno: Who calls the shots?
PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak ’s recent announcement of the government’s most recent u-turn on legalising sports betting raises questions,...
Rosli Dungun political empire
I am not finish yet with Dungun Umno chief Rosli Mat Hassan, whose deputy chief is MP Matulidi Jusoh, the person he chided 'kalau...
The corruption game cannot last forever
//By Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah
COMMENT The word “corruption” comes from a Latin word meaning “to break” or “to destroy”. Corruption is...
PAS needs to solve underlying issues to realise ambition
KOTA BHARU: The confidence that PAS displays of its ability to attract more non-Muslim support hides underlying tensions that continue to plague...
‘Islam for all’ the new battle cry
KOTA BARU: They may wear turbans, skull caps and flowing robes which make them stand out in an urbanised setting. However, one should...
Obama, Bush alike when it comes to Israel
Tel Aviv knows it can always count on unwavering US support despite its flagrant disregard for human rightsBy Abdullah Al Shayji, Special to...