Andy Yong

LETTER | Police should not fear being filmed

LETTER | Police should not fear being filmed

LETTER | There is a need to balance between citizens' rights and the public duty of the authorities.

LETTER | What if the PN government fails to replace the speaker?

LETTER | What if the PN government fails to replace the speaker?

Failing to replace the speaker might trigger a vote of no confidence.

Are laws designed to protect consumers or businesses?

Are laws designed to protect consumers or businesses?

LETTER | Government's actions must benefit both sides.
Give MACC the power to prosecute

Give MACC the power to prosecute

COMMENT | It is only with these powers that the MACC will cease to be a 'toothless tiger'.

BN failed to tackle gun smuggling effectively

BN failed to tackle gun smuggling effectively

LETTER | A nationwide spike in shooting incidents signals a worrying trend.

Corruption the real killer behind our fatal accidents

Corruption the real killer behind our fatal accidents

COMMENT | It is not by chance that we have reached an alarming stage in traffic accidents ...

How can we be fair, with separate laws governing different religions?

How can we be fair, with separate laws governing different religions?

Most eyes are on the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355) amendment bill, which is expected to be tabled in this current sitting of Parliament.

What are cops trying to prove in raid on Bersih?

What are cops trying to prove in raid on Bersih?

COMMENT | We must understand that we do not live in a lawless country.

Malaysians, let’s all think for the nation

Malaysians, let’s all think for the nation

COMMENT | Let's stop the nonsense of winning elections via racial polarisation or taking sides for economic advancement.

No proof Chinese schools are a stumbling block to national unity

No proof Chinese schools are a stumbling block to national unity

COMMENT | Gradually moving away from vernacular schools can be the way forward to a more integrated Malaysian society - but quality is crucial.

Hudud will affect all M'sians, not just Muslims

Hudud will affect all M'sians, not just Muslims

COMMENT | What happens when in cases of theft, rape or robbery, Muslims and non-Muslims are involved?

Ismail Sabri, what’s wrong with non-Malay being PM?

Ismail Sabri, what’s wrong with non-Malay being PM?

COMMENT | Najib should be well aware his leaders continue to sow racial and communal division among us.

Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 needs to be amended

Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 needs to be amended

If it can happen to The Malaysian Insider ( TMI ), it can be used against all including Malaysiakini .
High time to regulate political funding

High time to regulate political funding

Undoubtedly funding is an essential part of any political parties in Malaysia. Over the years we know both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Rakyat parties have resorted to contribution and donation by individuals or corporations. However, such political funding has always remained shrouded in secrecy.
Malaysia's Fitch rating upgraded, so what?

Malaysia's Fitch rating upgraded, so what?

COMMENT Many M’sians who have a job can’t find a decent quality of living.
Prioritise in fighting corruption instead

Prioritise in fighting corruption instead

There has been much talk on matters related to the the Sedition Act and even proposals of bringing back the Internal Security Act (ISA) recently in order to combat racism and extremism. While I do not deny the significant of such issues, what is more important for us is to tackle the scourge of corruption in the country.
Court has no power to protect?

Court has no power to protect?

The dilemma of Tian Chua's conviction

The dilemma of Tian Chua's conviction

Is the ISA that unjust?

Is the ISA that unjust?