S Thayaparan

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Vote PSM for Semenyih

COMMENT | PSM works for the grassroots; winning an electoral contest is not the point of their struggle.

2019-02-18 07:06:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Does Harapan really want to control Mahathir?

The reality is that the Malay establishment never relied on elections to maintain power.

2019-02-16 06:42:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Siti Kasim: An inconvenient woman

COMMENT | Siti Kassim gives the finger to religious bigots and fascist racists.

2019-02-13 08:48:02+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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That familiar Malay tune in Semenyih

COMMENT | Harapan has to play the race and religion card in Semenyih.

2019-02-11 07:08:26+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Fake degrees and fake reforms

COMMENT | Why is Kian Ming not asking the PM for Marzuki's resignation?

2019-02-09 08:47:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Wang Kelian – into the heart of darkness

COMMENT | I think nobody really wants to uncover the truths behind these mass killings near the Thai border.

2019-02-06 08:02:01+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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A Malay Malaysia

COMMENT | Class divisions and conflict in Malay society.

2019-02-04 07:29:40+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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The Icerd-supporting hypocrites

COMMENT | The political class benefit when people condone certain forms of racism.

2019-02-02 09:25:27+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Is wooing PAS a good idea?

COMMENT | PAS' indifference to moderation as a means to federal power has become a powerful symbol of racial and religious unity.

2019-01-30 08:32:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Najib's victory in Cameron Highlands

COMMENT | Say what you want, the former PM is back in play.

2019-01-28 07:50:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Malaysia is in no position to lecture Israel

COMMENT | Does anyone believe the Malay political elite makes a distinction between Zionism and Jews?

2019-01-26 07:02:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Does DAP condone litigation against a farmer?

COMMENT | Why didn't Sivanesan just deny the allegation if false and seek clarification?

2019-01-23 12:09:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Are PAS and Umno implying the acting Agong met with the 'enemies of Islam?'

COMMENT | This time, they have not only attacked the party, but also the royal institution.

2019-01-21 06:38:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Do non-Malay politicians really want 'difficult' conversations?

COMMENT | They like to talk big about religious freedoms but do nothing about it.

2019-01-19 10:54:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Are you disappointed in Harapan?

COMMENT | It need not worry about letting its supporters down because they temper their expectations.

2019-01-16 09:18:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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It's a mistake to disregard Abdul Hadi Awang

COMMENT | By Hadi’s reasoning, all Muslims in the West are going to hell.

2019-01-14 12:33:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Harapan’s dangerous bait and switch

COMMENT | It appears that the new government wants to add new laws to protect the sanctity of the monarchy.

2019-01-12 09:16:36+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Rashid's strategy is so wrong, but it is all right

COMMENT | 'By hook or by crook' is viable so long as the systemic dysfunction isn't addressed.

2019-01-09 08:51:46+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Looking back on Malaya’s first year at the United Nations

BOOK REVIEW | Ismail Abdul Rahman’s notes give a glimpse into what nation-building actually entails.

2019-01-07 06:58:04+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Why is Harapan continuing to use BN’s muzzle?

COMMENT | These laws are made for the convenience of the ruling elite to instil fear.

2019-01-05 08:00:29+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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PKR's infighting will be the downfall of Harapan

COMMENT | Can Anwar keep the peace and appease both camps in the party?

2019-01-02 07:26:21+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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A neo-BN New Year

COMMENT | Dr M always knew how to play the political game better than his comrades in Umno.

2018-12-31 07:48:57+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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The ugly propagandisation of Adib's death

COMMENT | Do those who use Adib’s name to further their racist agenda really care about our firefighters?

2018-12-29 09:59:41+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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My picks for top 5 news stories of the year

COMMENT | These stories deal with marginalised communities or issues that provoke strong reactions.

2018-12-26 07:16:42+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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My picks for the top 5 newsmakers of 2018

COMMENT | These five newsmakers remind us of who, and more importantly, where we are as a country.

2018-12-24 06:58:41+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Scapegoating Waytha is another temple riot crime

COMMENT | The question people should be asking is why are some political operatives calling for the resignation of Waytha.

2018-12-21 08:36:52+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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There's something about Nurul Izzah and Latheefa

COMMENT | The two leaders are part of the solution, not the problem.

2018-12-19 08:23:00+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Amanah’s sound and fury

COMMENT | The big question: can the sound and fury coming from Amanah translate to action?

2018-12-17 08:14:53+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Good ones stay in Umno, bad ones take a leap of faith

COMMENT | This the game we’re committed to play. If you voted for Harapan, you must have known this would happen.

2018-12-15 09:41:06+08:00 by S Thayaparan
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Is the government afraid of local council elections?

COMMENT | By claiming local council elections can lead to racial strife, Dr M is using the same grounds of Hadi Awang.

2018-12-12 08:37:54+08:00 by S Thayaparan