Category Archives: Comment

I CAN’T imagine my colleagues refusing to take my calls or text messages after 5pm or during weekends. But that’s because I have worked in the media all my life. Working in the newsroom is exciting because the unexpected always […] Continue Reading

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) — Seeking a formal membership to join BRICS, the largest and most influential geo-political grouping, is certainly the right thing for Malaysia to do as the global landscape changes. The group was founded by its core […] Continue Reading

There is profound significance as Malaysia and China celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this week, marking a special friendship between the two nations. Just three decades ago, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made his official visit to China […] Continue Reading

AMERICAN academic Bruce Gilley is no stranger to controversies, but the political scientist has crossed the line. Surely fabrication, exaggeration and conspiracy theories are not the hallmarks of any respectable academic. He may have his opinion of how Malaysia handles […] Continue Reading

IT’S understandably a decision that has angered Malaysians, with many expressing their discontent on social media. This follows the Pardons Board’s decision to shorten Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s jail sentence from 12 to six years as well as reduce his […] Continue Reading

BETTER late than never, goes the adage, so I’m relieved that I’ve finally watched Malaysia’s much-acclaimed first crowdfunded film, Pendatang, which has emphatically won my admiration. The movie’s makers certainly deserve all the accolades for their willingness in tackling the […] Continue Reading

IT doesn’t matter where the move to topple the Unity Government is made – Dubai, Chow Kit or Timbuktu. And if it’s real, then Malaysia doesn’t need it. Such talk gives rise to the perception that Malaysia is not politically […] Continue Reading

THE main message for Christmas is very simple – joy to the world and let there be peace on earth. That’s all. It’s probably only in Malaysia that each time we celebrate this happy festival that we have an unnecessary […] Continue Reading

THERE’S a buzz in Johor Baru these days. After all, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar is set to assume the throne as the new king next month. His Majesty will be determined to set things right for Malaysia and certainly, […] Continue Reading

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet reshuffle, expected to take place today, will go beyond filling a missing vacancy. Several changes are expected in the substantial revamp. Speculation is that one key ministry will be filled by a former minister who is said […] Continue Reading