Jaya Prakash

Of the many slanted premises global affirmative action policies spring from, they commit an unmatched disservice to our real intentions behind those policies.

It may not always be possible to apply 'free for all' democratic principles in every country.

Those trying to back Iran into a corner over nuclear energy should take a look back in time.

For 47 years, the ruling Peoples Action Party (PAP) has defined the rules of engagement. The Workers Party's deputy secretary-general is no exception to them.

The policy now adopts the metaphor of 'holy water' with those involved not feeling an obligation to stop partaking in the state-sponsored aid coming their way.

Freedom is just not about what it literally means. The responsibility that goes with it, along with an appreciation of what may irk or endear some; is something that comes with a statement associated with maturity.

Does it really deter crime? The age-old debate has been revived in the wake of Singapore's execution of a drug trafficker.

For all its campaigns to discredit him, Umno may actually turn the former deputy premier into a power broker.

Repeated calls for sanctions against Burma only prove that there is no understanding of the political situation there.

If the victory over the Soviets is any clue, the United States should engage in more cultural, sporting and academic exchanges with Muslims.

As amusing as it is to watch two grown men argue and quarrel about past grievances, it does not bode well for Malaysia as a whole.

To start an old argument afresh, there really is no alternative to a language that commands a wide vocabulary base and easily manageable syntax.

They say what goes around comes around. Will President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo fall by the very sword she wielded against her predecessor?

With destiny now on his side, is it any wonder if he chooses to declare his aspirations to be prime minister one day.

Blogs are the new phenomenon in Singapore. They have been bolting its citizens blue with information and news that could hardly be imaginable several years ago.

Tears are an effective public relations stunt used by many politicians, past and present. Rafidah Aziz is the latest addition to the list.

If Malay competitiveness is what is needed, remedial action should begin first with a very hard look at education.

Though urging MPs, ministers and civil servants to make a yearly declarations is indeed a good idea, it is not something that could be tried in Singapore because of two factors.

With sky-high support from the public and party, the premier must now do what is expected of him. If he squanders this opportunity, he will lose his place in history.

With a UN seat, Japan may just have added reasons to keep her distorted history books the way they are; and be America's lap dog in the grand scheme of things.

Squeaky-clean Singapore has pushed through an economic decision to open up two casinos over worries about the social fallout.

The premier stamped his support for India but the foreign minister backs Japan. Now Malaysia must decide which of the two would be able to lead and understand the complexities of the world.

Asia's new powerhouse has entered into a collision course with its old powerhouse - the recent sound and fury had much to do with insecurities all round.

Thanks largely to America we live in a happy and free world because unlike former European powers, she is benevolent and makes plain that she wishes no territorial grab.