Andrew Khoo

COMMENT | Re-opening Parliament: Who really gets to decide?

COMMENT | Re-opening Parliament: Who really gets to decide?

The future of our parliamentary democracy lies in the hands of the Independent Special Committee members.

COMMENT | The fake news ordinance is more draconian than we think

COMMENT | The fake news ordinance is more draconian than we think

Here are 10 things about the fake news ordinance that we should be concerned about.

COMMENT | What is Malaysia’s human rights message to the world?

COMMENT | What is Malaysia’s human rights message to the world?

Given its record, the country should justify why it wants a seat on UN's Human Rights Council.

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt 2)

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt 2)

Why didn't the gov't use the NSC Act instead of declaring an emergency?

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt I)

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt I)

Existing legislation already provides the government with wide powers.

COMMENT | No need for emergency to avoid Borneo polls

COMMENT | No need for emergency to avoid Borneo polls

COMMENT | All it requires is to find an acceptable solution that upholds the constitution and the rule of law.

COMMENT | 'Black Lives Matter' is a clarion call to correct injustice

COMMENT | 'Black Lives Matter' is a clarion call to correct injustice

'It is a call for equal justice for all, with accountability and transparency by everyone.'

COMMENT | Why tomorrow's parliamentary meet is legally flawed

COMMENT | Why tomorrow's parliamentary meet is legally flawed

The sitting suffers from a much more fundamental wrong - it has not been correctly called.

If human rights aren't universal, why should we care what happens elsewhere?

If human rights aren't universal, why should we care what happens elsewhere?

COMMENT | It is a fundamental fallacy to argue that our country's situation doesn't allow for equality and dignity for all. 

Article 153 compatible with UN treaty - even without reservations

Article 153 compatible with UN treaty - even without reservations

COMMENT | The drafters of Icerd were not oblivious to the disparities left behind by colonial rule. 

NSC Bill misguided, will not solve problems but create more

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.
Tipping the scales - have our courts lost the balance?

Tipping the scales - have our courts lost the balance?

COMMENT | Five cases suggest reluctance to play proper role as guardians of fundamental liberties.
Post-Bersih 4, human rights still a long way to go

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.

In true defence of parliamentary democracy

In true defence of parliamentary democracy

COMMENT Key answers needed to what activity is detrimental.
10-point solution akin to a 'bounced' cheque

10-point solution akin to a 'bounced' cheque

COMMENT Najib has shown the trust bank is empty and his account lacks credit.
Bible raid - federal gov't must not bow to state

Bible raid - federal gov't must not bow to state

COMMENT States must not encroach must into areas handled by federal constitution.
Time for gov't to come clean on 'Allah' issue

Time for gov't to come clean on 'Allah' issue

COMMENT The 10-point solution does not only apply to Sabah and S'wak.
Custodial deaths - a tale of indecision and indifference

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.
Please get your facts right, home minister

Please get your facts right, home minister

NONE To consider other possible voting systems is not to be disloyal, and is certainly not a reason to migrate from Malaysia.
A US vs Malaysian perspective on identifying voters

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.'
In defence of good neighbours

In defence of good neighbours

NONE COMMENT It's fair game for an Australian politician to speak on Malaysian issue when a M'sian PM has engaged with...
Gov't's tired strategy: Blame the foreigners

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.
Rela in limbo two days in June

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.
Such a relief to inhale 'safe' tear gas

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.