Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj

COMMENT | Some poorly appreciated dangers of the CPTPP

COMMENT | Some poorly appreciated dangers of the CPTPP

Malaysia should exit the trade agreement and commission a proper study. 

COMMENT | Urgent proactive steps needed to manage Covid-19 surge

COMMENT | Urgent proactive steps needed to manage Covid-19 surge

A change in strategy is needed to minimise the risk of serious illness and death to patients.

COMMENT | Suggest pragmatic steps in handling Covid-19 nightmare

COMMENT | Suggest pragmatic steps in handling Covid-19 nightmare

Simply running down the government won't help matters.

COMMENT | The vaccine, migrant workers and herd immunity

COMMENT | The vaccine, migrant workers and herd immunity

Vaccinating migrant workers and refugees will help achieve herd immunity, enabling us to reopen our economy.

COMMENT | Perak MB's ouster - are we supposed to be thrilled?

COMMENT | Perak MB's ouster - are we supposed to be thrilled?

It appears Faizal Azumu didn't do enough for groups in need, but will his replacement be any better?

COMMENT | Should the budget be defeated?

COMMENT | Should the budget be defeated?

Let’s think as Malaysians and start advocating for the solution of problems faced by other ethnic groups.
COMMENT | Has the virus found Malaysia’s Achilles’ heel?

COMMENT | Has the virus found Malaysia’s Achilles’ heel?

COMMENT | The authorities need to change their coercive and punitive stance towards the Pati.

COMMENT | Budget 2021: Missing the forest for the trees?

COMMENT | Budget 2021: Missing the forest for the trees?

Sadly, the finance minister's presentation focused on a myriad of programmes but did not broach the major issues.
COMMENT | Budget 2021: Fresh ideas needed to handle Covid-19 recession

COMMENT | Budget 2021: Fresh ideas needed to handle Covid-19 recession

We need a clear understanding of the situation we are in so that we can plan coherently for the coming year.
Economic stimulus package is on the right track

Economic stimulus package is on the right track

COMMENT | The steps taken to address the three-faceted crisis are in the right direction, but there still are many points to be addressed.

Thoughts on clinical management of Covid 19 patients

Thoughts on clinical management of Covid 19 patients

COMMENT | There is a need for international collaboration on the development of a good protocol for treating patients.

The meltdown of Pakatan Harapan

The meltdown of Pakatan Harapan

COMMENT | The flurry of events last week makes more sense upon studying the interests and intentions of its various players.

Budget 2020: Rakyat's issues still a serious concern

Budget 2020: Rakyat's issues still a serious concern

COMMENT | We appreciate the various efforts taken. However, there are several aspects in the budget that give us serious cause for concern...

Pension scheme: Is Harapan gov't losing the plot?

Pension scheme: Is Harapan gov't losing the plot?

COMMENT | The PSM is against any policies that will undermine social security.

MySalam - RM400m premium for a RM3m payout?

MySalam - RM400m premium for a RM3m payout?

LETTER | Clearly, the rakyat is not getting its money’s worth.

An open letter to Ninian Mogan, CEO, MBF Holdings

An open letter to Ninian Mogan, CEO, MBF Holdings

LETTER | Will you do justice for your estate workers at Padang Meha, Kedah?
Need to define Malay poverty in a more enlightened way

Need to define Malay poverty in a more enlightened way

COMMENT | We all need to think as M'sians if we wish M'sia to move forward as a harmonious nation.

Dr M, check your own handling of Rohingya and refugees

Dr M, check your own handling of Rohingya and refugees

COMMENT | Malaysia still does not officially recognise 'refugees', and routinely harasses them by arresting and detaining them.

Is the  anti-Lynas movement being unreasonable?

Is the anti-Lynas movement being unreasonable?

NONE COMMENT A lot of questions hanging fire over the issue but the answers from the authorities have been less than forthcoming.
Why I'm a socialist and will remain one

Why I'm a socialist and will remain one

NONE COMMENT Writing in detention, he notes that socialism could avert the impending ‘economic-ecological disaster’.
Sri Lankan refugees deserve better

Sri Lankan refugees deserve better

Urgent situation demands urgent measures

Urgent situation demands urgent measures