Archive for February, 2013

Pakatan to announce election manifesto on Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, 19th February: In a historic first offensive by a federal opposition coalition, Pakatan Rakyat (PR) will launch …

Malaysian journalism’s fall from grace

by Bob Teoh The worst headline that can greet a journalist is this: Malaysia records worst-ever ranking on press freedom. …

The real enemy of the state

By S Vell Paari When I arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Perth two days ago, the first SMS that …

Top three leaders will decide on seat negotiations

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 February: DAP Secretary General Lim Guan Eng today moved to quell speculation about seat negotiations in …

“I love new PM Anwar” banners held up at Dong Zong event

KAJANG, 17 Feb – During what could be Malaysia’s most politically charged Chinese New Year festivities — observed on …

Can bribery win the elections?

by P. Ramakrishnan Never ever did we have an occasion when the Barisan Nasional government had indulged in such …

Australian Senator’s deportation proves BN frightened, paranoid

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 February: In the latest national embarrassment, Malaysia has been subjected to international ridicule with words such …

What Najib must do to win…

Dear PM Najib, If you want to win big in this coming 13th General Election, all you have to …

PSY, show business and politics

by Lim Mun Fah, translated by Dominic Loh The controversies surrounding Psy’s appearance at Barisan Nasional’s CNY gathering continue, …

Desperate BN conspiracy to deregister DAP?

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 FEB: The latest UMNO lie has been exposed when the Registrar of Societies (ROS) apologised for …