Bob Teoh

The essence of journalism

The essence of journalism

NONE COMMENT The worst headline that greets us is this: Malaysia records worst-ever ranking on press freedom. Let's face it...
My New Year wish - leave 'Allah' alone

My New Year wish - leave 'Allah' alone

COMMENT 'My New Year wish is that the AG will do the sensible thing by withdrawing the appeal and let the High Court judgment stand.'
An Xmas card to my prime minister

An Xmas card to my prime minister

NONE COMMENT An open letter to PM - allow me to air my views by way of this Christmas card to you and I trust I will have your ear.
Why flay the flag flyers?

Why flay the flag flyers?

COMMENT Rather than kill artistic licence with a sledgehammer, the authorities should revisit Abdul Razak's philosophy.
A love song for our 55th Merdeka

A love song for our 55th Merdeka

NONE COMMENT A wind of change is blowing. My prayer and hope is that it can change our circumstances through renewal of our hearts.
Cry, my beloved country

Cry, my beloved country

COMMENT Don’t expect Malaysian brains to return home when public policies continue to be driven by the severely brain-damaged.
Xenophon should reject NST's apology

Xenophon should reject NST's apology

NONE COMMENT It is Umno which should apologise to both the senator and the papers’ readers for the deception and gross indecency.
Censorship remains despite press law changes

Censorship remains despite press law changes

NONE COMMENT Today is World Press Freedom Day. For M'sia, despite press law changes, it's a case of old poison in a new bottle.
Beware of Bersih 3.0 aftershocks

Beware of Bersih 3.0 aftershocks

NONE COMMENT The rally is over. But its ideals will continue to influence the hearts and minds of Malaysians, not only locally but all over the world.

 

Najib must sack Hisham to restore public order

Najib must sack Hisham to restore public order

COMMENT The home minister is tasked with maintaining public order and peace but is acting the other way round, which is dangerous to national security.
Christian Mandate vs Stolen Mandate

Christian Mandate vs Stolen Mandate

COMMENT Make no mistake - when electoral fraud happens, something also happens in the spiritual realm.
'Curtin doctorate award to Rosmah scandalous'

'Curtin doctorate award to Rosmah scandalous'

Morphing Rela into BN vanguard

Morphing Rela into BN vanguard

It's 25 times bigger than the army and police.
Fair reporting - an idea whose time has come

Fair reporting - an idea whose time has come

COMMENT The journalists themselves can start changing bit by bit. Begin with exercising self restraint, which is not the same as self-censorship.
Judiciary fair? Think again

Judiciary fair? Think again

It needs to do far more than just free Anwar.
No Malay Christians, says latest census

No Malay Christians, says latest census

But what happens if Malay respondents give their religion as anything else other than Islam, or insist they have left Islam?
Jais can't hide behind spurious logic

Jais can't hide behind spurious logic

COMMENT The central principle governing the Jais raid is about being thorough and judicious. It is not about religious policing.
How to steal native land

How to steal native land

COMMENT Natives are victimised by poor government land policies and bad court judgments which are not helpful in preventing land theft.
Sin Chew didn't succeed by sucking up to gov't

Sin Chew didn't succeed by sucking up to gov't

On the road to a failed 'Islamic state'

On the road to a failed 'Islamic state'

COMMENT Jais’ raid on the DUMC is nothing short of a vigilante action and both Muslims and non-Muslims will end up losers.
An open letter to people of the Book

An open letter to people of the Book

Open letter to PM on impounded Bibles

Open letter to PM on impounded Bibles

Readers must support Hata and NUJ

Readers must support Hata and NUJ

NONE COMMENT ‘Utusan Malaysia’ has exceeded the limits of its patronage by Umno and must be taken to task.
Media has violated rights of video clip woman

Media has violated rights of video clip woman