Archive for June, 2012

Closing the gap

Since 2008, Pakatan Rakyat’s team of newly-minted representatives have worked hard to close the gap between Penangites and their …

“Are we anti-Islam? We are anti-corruption”.

Penang state presents a unique demographic with a majority Chinese voter population and Malays following closely behind. A state …

Penang, Here and Now

Earning its maverick label, Penang voters have dared to go against the political tide even before the 2008 political …

Where’s the Fairness?

Over the years, the ruling government has racked up numerous scandals involving billions of ringgit. From cabinet ministers to …

“Legal Persecution”

Call it intimidation to silence political foes, or strong-armed tactics to stifle dissent. Pundits are seeing political motivation in …

Threats, Racism and Lies: A Regime Hanging on to Power?

by Charles Santiago Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr said “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous …

Mahathir Still Living in the Past

by Gobind Singh Deo Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed has only himself to blame for building a nation which he believes is …

Scorpene Submarine Scandal

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Navantia and DCNI to purchase two Scorpene submarines in 2002. The …

Lest We Forget: The Forex Scandal

by Lim Guan Eng Scandals are fast becoming synonymous with Malaysia. Hardly a few months go by that a …

The Malay middle ground: Pakatan most to gain

By Liew Chin Tong Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib Razak is writing Barisan Nasional’s political obituary by focusing on …