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This is why DAP will likely fail again in Sabah during GE14

This is why DAP will likely fail again in Sabah during GE14

LETTER | It is because Sabahans do not value race-based politics.

Why are we afraid of America?

Why are we afraid of America?

Five weeks in the States cannot be penned here. The trip was overwhelming, and I am still digesting, but there are certain pertinent points I would love to share:

Stop celebrating ‘Hari Merdeka Malaysia’

Stop celebrating ‘Hari Merdeka Malaysia’

In August every year, the date Malaysia became ‘Merdeka’ will become a debating point. It bothers many as well, when the term ‘Hari Kemerdekaan’ is used to signify Malaysia’s independence.

Why you should not be bothered about TangkapMO1

Why you should not be bothered about TangkapMO1

First of all, the 1MDB scandals are non-existent. Attacks against 1MDB are a conspiracy, and the opposition is working with foreign powers to topple the BN government.

Who is next, after Lee Chong Wei?

Who is next, after Lee Chong Wei?

We cheered for our athletes in the Rio Olympics, but if there is one thing to pick up from the Olympics, it is the necessity to improve and churn out potential title contenders, quickly.

Challenger: When will Najib be arrested?

Challenger: When will Najib be arrested?

Student group Challenger is shocked at the manner Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was arrested. He was charged this morning.

New PM, not new cabinet to #SaveMalaysia

New PM, not new cabinet to #SaveMalaysia

In the cabinet reshuffle, Member of Parliament for Jerlun, Othman Aziz, was appointed Deputy Finance Minister, whereas Member of Parliament for Silam, Nasrun Datu Mansur, was appointed Deputy Minister in charge of Commodities and Industries.

BN and the ‘hudud’ wayang

BN and the ‘hudud’ wayang

I read with much cynicism the objections raised by Barisan Nasional component parties, namely MCA, MIC, Gerakan, PBRS, Upko and SUPP towards the ‘amendments to Section 2' Bill.

We need more Karpal Singhs and Eric Paulsens

We need more Karpal Singhs and Eric Paulsens

I have always had a soft spot for helpless strays entering my house when I was young. Mum would take a rotan and chase them out, and we would end up arguing. Being the persistent me, I would then take food from the kitchen and feed the strays.
Najib must be made accountable for promises

Najib must be made accountable for promises

Mahasiswa Ganyang Akta Hasutan is astonished by the prime minister’s sudden decision at the Umno general assembly to renege on his pledge to repeal the Sedition Act. This undesirable U-turn is made worse by his decision to ‘fortify and strengthen’ the Act instead.
Handling racists and such without the Sedition Act

Handling racists and such without the Sedition Act

COMMENT Why cling to an archaic law when the Penal Code can do the same?
If your FB’s hacked, it may be sedition charges for you

If your FB’s hacked, it may be sedition charges for you

The right to freedom of speech and expression is enshrined in the federal constitution under Article 10 (1). This freedom however, is not an absolute right, as Parliament under certain circumstances may impose restrictions as provided under Article 10 (2).
Who really benefits from boilerplate legal papers?

Who really benefits from boilerplate legal papers?

Is a standard template or app the key to bringing down legal fees? Would there be setbacks? Would the law become more accessible and understandable? These are questions both lawyers and the public must weigh and consider before liberating the legal profession to non-legally trained Malaysians.
The law does not really say what is seditious

The law does not really say what is seditious

The Sedition Act has very vague definition of what is seditious and has minimal defence.
A Malaysia Day greeting

A Malaysia Day greeting

To sing or not to sing the Negaraku at cinemas?

To sing or not to sing the Negaraku at cinemas?