Charles Santiago

Lessons on the missing plane for us, from Australia

Lessons on the missing plane for us, from Australia

MH370 We fumbled from Day One, while our neighbours were reluctant to share...
Federal gov’t must show integrity in water deal

Federal gov’t must show integrity in water deal

MP SPEAKS It must persuade the water concessionaires to accept S'gor's offer.
We've lost the plot on freedom of information

We've lost the plot on freedom of information

FREE MP SPEAKS 'The court didn't even consider arguments on FOI.'
Is 'Allah' furore Umno’s survival strategy?

Is 'Allah' furore Umno’s survival strategy?

Will Sikhs and Bahai who use ‘Allah’ for God become pawns for Umno’s survival?
Mandela - embracing everybody's values

Mandela - embracing everybody's values

COMMENT A saint-like person, Nelson Mandela was a symbol of integrity and peace, with no hidden agenda to seek political power or glory.
Playing God, the Umno way?

Playing God, the Umno way?

charles santiago mp speaksThe ruling on ‘Allah’ allows religion to be used to threaten Muslims into remaining Umno’s power base.
We must not fall prey to corporate lobbying

We must not fall prey to corporate lobbying

charles santiago mp speaks The gov't has to be aware of implications of Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanism under the TPPA...
Key to a safer Malaysia

Key to a safer Malaysia

charles santiago mp speaks Political will, enforcement and curbs on cross-border arms smuggling would bring down the crime rate, says Klang MP.
Forced conversion and rights of the child

Forced conversion and rights of the child

charles santiago mp speaks The government must grow a political spine to ensure that these rights are not crushed by religion and parental ego.
Haze shows Asean's paralysis and Najib's sluggishness?

Haze shows Asean's paralysis and Najib's sluggishness?

charles santiago mp speaks The crucial thing missing is any workable solution from any Asean gov’t. Our gov’t has a score that reads ‘Epic Fail’.
Access to affordable medicine under threat with TPPA?

Access to affordable medicine under threat with TPPA?

charles santiago mp speaks The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement would especially affect families that cannot afford patented medicine.
Why the covert approach in the TPPA negotiations?

Why the covert approach in the TPPA negotiations?

charles santiago mp speaks It is still not too late for Najib and his government to make good on their promises of transparency and accountability.
Regulating portals would further delegitimise the gov't

Regulating portals would further delegitimise the gov't

NONE COMMENT Online portals, social media and blogs are playing a crucial role in disseminating info and fortifying dissent.
Is Najib under siege?

Is Najib under siege?

NONE COMMENT Najib has to do the bidding of the real powers in Umno to satisfy the corrupt, the orthodox and former PM Mahathir.
Hindraf, we are not at war with you

Hindraf, we are not at war with you

NONE COMMENT Given what Hindraf claims to represent, its natural ally would be Pakatan. So they should stop acting like children.
Ibrahim Ali has gone too far this time

Ibrahim Ali has gone too far this time

charles santiago mp speaks The attorney-general should stop giving excuses and investigate the Perkasa head for telling Malays to burn the Malay language Bible.
RCI to probe 'citizenship-for-votes' in the peninsula?

RCI to probe 'citizenship-for-votes' in the peninsula?

MP SPEAKS Rather than call for a RCI on Tunku giving out ICs, Mahathir should call for one on the existing problem in the mainland.
Malaysia's Tahrir Square - the rise of ordinary folk

Malaysia's Tahrir Square - the rise of ordinary folk

MP SPEAKS KL112 was a historic moment when the rakyat declared their freedom to assemble, express and demand their rights as citizens of M'sia.
Will next year mark the end of the BN calendar?

Will next year mark the end of the BN calendar?

COMMENT The people of Malaysia can bid Barisan Nasional a Mayan farewell by voting for Pakatan Rakyat in the next general election.
How low can Najib go over the stateless in M'sia?

How low can Najib go over the stateless in M'sia?

charles santiago mp speaks The premier’s smile and sweet words at the MIC annual general meeting were just a ploy to further hoodwink Indian Malaysians.
Weekend of resistance to Najib

Weekend of resistance to Najib

charles santiago mp speaks The protests were against a corrupt and morally bankrupt federal government which has ignored their rights.
Najib's GTP: All talk and no action?

Najib's GTP: All talk and no action?

charles santiago mp speaks Nothing's changed. The Auditor-General's Report continues to feature rampant corruption and billions of ringgit wasted.

'Buying GE13' -  the Najib way

'Buying GE13' - the Najib way

MP SPEAKS The budget, says the Klang MP, focuses on securing votes by ‘throwing money at poor households, civil servants and young people’.
Budget 2013 - do or die for Najib?

Budget 2013 - do or die for Najib?

charles santiago mp speaks We wouldn’t be far wrong to predict tomorrow will be all about goodies and handouts with no regard for rising national debt.