Is MCA a subsidiary of Umno?

If MCA is not a subsidiary of Umno, why should the MCA president bring his purported letter (of resignation from his party) when he went to see Umno president cum Prime Minister in the first instance? This was exactly what happened when Chua Soi Lek held a meeting with premier Najib Razak on yesterday morning… Continue reading Is MCA a subsidiary of Umno?

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The Make-a-Wish Buy Election ‘Foundation’

Malaysia is perhaps the only country where the death of an elected representative brings jubilation to the local residents. Is it because elected representatives are generally hated by the people? No. It is because a by-election will take place following the death of the elected representative. Why should that bring joy to the local people?… Continue reading The Make-a-Wish Buy Election ‘Foundation’

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Appointment of Khusrin void without MB’s acceptance

After 10 days of raging controversy, the federal government’s chief secretary Sidek Hassan finally opened his mouth.  And it was as startling as when he let off the bombshell last Dec 27 by making the shocking announcement that the least acceptable candidate – Khusrin Munawi – was appointed the new state secretary of Selangor.  Khusrin… Continue reading Appointment of Khusrin void without MB’s acceptance

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Khusrin’s appointment violates nation’s founding principles

  A bizarre and comical drama is being played out in the running feud between ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) and opposition alliance Pakatan Rakyat (PR). BN is attempting to force an unwelcome top public servant down the throat of a PR-controlled state government, which naturally has fiercely resisted the force-feeding.  The scenario is rendered… Continue reading Khusrin’s appointment violates nation’s founding principles

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Democracy butchered in Malaysian Parliament

Malaysian Parliament suffered a fatal blow when the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) illegally and fraudulently suspended top law-makers from the opposition alliance Pakatan Rakyat (PR) in a chaotic sitting of the House on Dec 16. The opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and three other senior leaders of the alliance were suspended for six months through… Continue reading Democracy butchered in Malaysian Parliament

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WikiLeaks storm hits Malaysian Shores

  In astounding disclosures of US diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks via Australian newspapers touching on controversial Malaysian politics, both the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional and opposition alliance Pakatan Rakyat were rattled.  These leaks, said to be US State Department cables, recorded opinions of Singapore officials on its regional neighbours, particularly Malaysia.  These opinions were blunt,… Continue reading WikiLeaks storm hits Malaysian Shores

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Will Sibu make history?

  Amidst the intense election campaigns of the Sibu parliamentary by-election, there is one way to help the beseeched electorate making a sound decision. And that is by asking the following question: Which political coalition – Barisan Nasional (BN) or Pakatan Rakyat (PR) – is more likely to fulfill the wishes of the Sibu people,… Continue reading Will Sibu make history?

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