Category Archives: Comment

Johor’s crowning glory

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

Cabinet reshuffle: Beyond filling a missing vacancy

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

No easy task for PMX

IN the past five months, I travelled to the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, China and Saudi Arabia, and in each country, I kept hearing a recurring theme – the unbearable cost of living and the inability of their leaders to find […] Continue Reading

Aiming at the wrong targets

THE anger against Israel following its retaliatory attacks on Gaza is still raw among Malaysians, especially Muslims. Don’t expect these sentiments to subside as the number of casualties increases daily, with over 10,000 Palestinians, including babies and women, killed. United […] Continue Reading

New King to be elected tomorrow

In time-honoured tradition, the Conference of Rulers will make their decision. THE country’s nine Rulers will elect the next Yang di-Pertuan Agong during a special meeting of the Conference of Rulers tomorrow. An official announcement of the next king is […] Continue Reading

PM Anwar keeps everyone guessing on Cabinet reshuffle

THE Prime Minister is certainly keeping everyone, including his Cabinet members, guessing when he will announce his new line-up. On the surface, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may not be in a hurry to unveil the list, but the tight window […] Continue Reading

David and Goliath

RENOWNED animal activist Christine Chin and her family have been residing on a 38,000 sq ft piece of land in the northern reaches of Ampang for 11 years in a luxurious Asian-styled villa tailored to her interests and lifestyle. In […] Continue Reading

Despite its flaws, Malaysia Airlines is ours

TRANSPORT Minister Anthony Loke recently posted a picture of his hot meal including the signature satay, which is served on Malaysia Airlines (MH) business class, when he flew to Kuching to attend a Cabinet meeting and the Malaysia Day celebrations. […] Continue Reading

A royal tradition continues

JUST a month from now, the country’s nine Rulers will meet to elect the next Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the only elected constitutional monarch in the world. Come Oct 29, the nation will witness the election of the country’s 17th […] Continue Reading

Learn from error and move on

WHEN taxpayers’ money is given away to schools in the name of a political party, it becomes a matter of public concern. Any doubts over the matter aside, one thing is certain – the money does not come from a […] Continue Reading