Francis Paul

Tribute to Wan Azizah, 'rock of PKR'

Tribute to Wan Azizah, 'rock of PKR'

Anwar showered accolades on his wife, describing her as the backbone of the party and that she worked harder than him at times.
The elusive Olympics gold

The elusive Olympics gold

malaysia china badminton olympic final li dan and lee chong wei match 180808 updated 11.10pm So near yet so far! Another long wait for the Jalur Gemilang to be hoisted and the Malaysian anthem to be played at the Olympics as Lee Chong Wei fell tamely to China's Lin Dan in Beijing tonight.

Those elected, please get down to work tomorrow

Those elected, please get down to work tomorrow

Comment Congrats YB on your victory tonight. Now, you better get down to work, beginning tomorrow even and fulfill your promises to the people. And hey, don't spend the next five year to cari kangtow ah!

My 'ten commandments' - Who I will not vote for on Saturday

My 'ten commandments' - Who I will not vote for on Saturday

comment My list for those I will not vote for is long but I am still optimistic and believe that there are still a few good men and women left in the political arena.
Two Bidayuh doctors and cousins in Round 3: Why?

Two Bidayuh doctors and cousins in Round 3: Why?

It appears that an unseen hand in power and position wants to see these two Bidayuh cousins continue to fight each other - a familiar case of ‘divide-and-rule’?
Two Bidayuh doctors and cousins in Round 3

Two Bidayuh doctors and cousins in Round 3

It appears that someone in power and position wants to see these two Bidayuh relatives to continue fighting each other - a clear cut case of ‘divide-and-rule’.
'Misunderstood' Bintulu incumbent earns respect of foes

'Misunderstood' Bintulu incumbent earns respect of foes

It appears that the once ‘misunderstood’ MP has now become a popular and acceptable candidate on both sides of the political divide... in Bintulu, at least.

Okay lah, quit smoking the next Ramadan

Okay lah, quit smoking the next Ramadan

free Ramadan is almost over and Hari Raya is upon us again. Well, there is always the next Ramadan to stub it out.
Why? Its only football!

Why? Its only football!

free Anyone keen on stepping into the big shoes of Sultan Ahmad Shah as FAM chief must realise that football is too big for the unwilling, the uncommitted and the unfaithful.
Advice from Pak Cik

Advice from Pak Cik

free In his spare time, Pak Cik likes to give advice, solicited or not. This one is of a political nature to, well, one he considers an immature politician.
Give ACA more 'teeth'

Give ACA more 'teeth'

free New ACA boss Ahmad Said Hamdan has a thankless task ahead of him - he must clean up the long-tainted image of the agency.
Reality TV shows: Just be entertained, full stop!

Reality TV shows: Just be entertained, full stop!

free Such shows are basically meant for sheer entertainment and if we consider them as such, we wouldn't be so caught up in them.
What they will say after the votes are counted

What they will say after the votes are counted

free Taking humour with a serious twist, I believe this is what the main Ijok players will say (perhaps in their hearts, if not aloud) after the results are known.
No harm in saying Sorry lah, Pak Lah

No harm in saying Sorry lah, Pak Lah

free If Dr Mahathir Mohamad insisted that he did not apologise to the prime minister last Wednesday, then who did he say sorry to?
May peace find its place again in Bukit Aman

May peace find its place again in Bukit Aman

free Poor Musa Hassan! How he must have longed for Bukit Aman to live up to its name of tranquility, peace and respect again.
Stop Ah Long! No more money-lending licences

Stop Ah Long! No more money-lending licences

free You issue licences to 3,000 money-lenders and then you tell people not to borrow from them. That doesn't make sense, or does it?
Dont cry for me, Maradona

Dont cry for me, Maradona

free The Diego of Argentina is reportedly keen to set up a football academy in Malaysia. Perhaps, a better idea is to establish a drug rehabilitation centre in his name - to help addicts here stay off drugs for good.
NS must cry for Ili Ameera

NS must cry for Ili Ameera

free Two weeks ago, 17-year-old Ili Ameera Azlan packed her bags to join the NS training at the Ayer Keroh camp in Malacca. She never came back. Neither did 17 others before her.
Common man, common ward, common hospital

Common man, common ward, common hospital

free A memorable and enriching experience of being a common man in the common ward of a common hospital.
My name is Lee, Bruce Lee

My name is Lee, Bruce Lee

free Why Lee Hsiao Loong, the Little Dragon, is still the most idolised kung fu star today, more than three decades after his death.
So sick of Mat Rempit!

So sick of Mat Rempit!

free If they were lined up to face the firing squad, I don't mind to volunteer to pull the trigger. After all, they are a criminal of sort.
How to be a Datuk, eh!

How to be a Datuk, eh!

free If you are salivating to become a Datuk, chances are you will not get the title from Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Anything but politics: Azmin Ali a one-woman man

Anything but politics: Azmin Ali a one-woman man

free All those who know Azmin can now hold him true to his words, "I'm loyal and faithful to my only wife and I am happy to remain so". Well said, Azmin!
Zam, rethink your No to live Parliament broadcasts

Zam, rethink your No to live Parliament broadcasts

free The information minister's statement yesterday was such a disappointment. Worse, it is just short of saying that Malaysians are so gullible and stupid!