Andrew Khoo

NSC Bill misguided, will not solve problems but create more

COMMENT | We need a more cogent and coherent national security policy, not a mish-mash of badly-drafted provisions.

2015-12-20 18:40:00
Tipping the scales - have our courts lost the balance?

COMMENT | Five cases suggest reluctance to play proper role as guardians of fundamental liberties.

2015-10-24 08:17:00
Post-Bersih 4, human rights still a long way to go

COMMENT Even among the OIC countries, Malaysia ranks at the bottom in terms of accession to international human rights treaties.

2015-09-09 09:24:00
In true defence of parliamentary democracy

COMMENT Key answers needed to what activity is detrimental.

2015-08-04 14:25:00
10-point solution akin to a 'bounced' cheque

COMMENT Najib has shown the trust bank is empty and his account lacks credit.

2014-01-25 08:14:00
Bible raid - federal gov't must not bow to state

COMMENT States must not encroach must into areas handled by federal constitution.

2014-01-19 12:41:00
Time for gov't to come clean on 'Allah' issue

COMMENT The 10-point solution does not only apply to Sabah and S'wak.

2014-01-18 12:53:00
Custodial deaths - a tale of indecision and indifference

COMMENT 23 people have died in police custody since EAIC existed. All its commissioners must bear responsibility for not stepping in to address this issue.

2013-06-29 11:30:04
Please get your facts right, home minister

To consider other possible voting systems is not to be disloyal, and is certainly not a reason to migrate from Malaysia.

2013-05-18 10:55:27
A US vs Malaysian perspective on identifying voters

COMMENT 'It is time for the next gov't to show that it has both the will and the way to act with solemn duty and transparent integrity.'

2013-04-15 15:38:47
In defence of good neighbours

COMMENT It's fair game for an Australian politician to speak on Malaysian issue when a M'sian PM has engaged with...

2013-02-20 10:54:37
Gov't's tired strategy: Blame the foreigners

COMMENT Making a meal of the three S'pore diplomats who allegedly were in Bersih 3.0, is to distract from the issue of clean and fair elections.

2012-07-03 13:37:21
Rela in limbo two days in June

COMMENT On June 20 and 21, Rela and Rukun Tetangga will not be able to operate as there will be no legal cover for them.

2012-05-30 10:50:31
Such a relief to inhale 'safe' tear gas

COMMENT Congratulations to the Malaysian police force for complying with ‘international standards’ during the Bersih 3.0 rally.

2012-05-09 11:34:11
Judicial independence: Gov't position indefensible

COMMENT The Malaysian government cannot pick and choose which parts of a judgment of a case they will follow, and which they will not.

2011-03-17 13:00:15
Managing expectations of local gov't democracy

COMMENT Below is an excerpt from 'The Road to Reform: Pakatan Rakyat in Selangor', which is to be launched on Sept 27.

2010-09-24 11:25:49
Law reform nowhere in sight

COMMENT How much of a priority is law reform? Not a lot, going by the snail’s pace at which the government is moving.

2010-08-09 12:23:34
International Criminal Court: Sign up and be counted

If Parliament can cite the Rome Statute against Israel, why are we not signatories to it and not a member of ICC?

2010-07-17 13:27:08
Improved human trafficking record - don't celebrate yet

COMMENT Despite Malaysia's upgrade from Tier 3 to the Tier 2 Watch List in the Trafficking In Persons Report, there's a long way to go.

2010-06-17 12:25:44
No freedom flotilla for refugees in M'sia?

COMMENT A twist to the old saying, "people in glass houses should not undress," is appropriate to the humanitarian crisis on home ground.

2010-06-12 12:42:53