Khoo Kay Peng

Is the Pakatan manifesto populist or reformist?

Is the Pakatan manifesto populist or reformist?

NONE COMMENT It is a political document designed to please important constituents, but it can hardly be considered transformational.
Mat Indera and Mat Silam

Mat Indera and Mat Silam

COMMENT Instead of idolising the past, PAS and Umno should engage in a more poignant debate on the state of the nation.
Curse of power in Penang Gerakan

Curse of power in Penang Gerakan

The EGM will be the final nail in Gerakan’s coffin.
The myth of reform and March 8

The myth of reform and March 8

NONE MARCH 8 If it wants real change, the electorate has to shout louder during the 13th general election since most politicians have a hearing problem.
Shared dilemma for BN and Pakatan

Shared dilemma for BN and Pakatan

NONE This country is at a crossroads. This is a crossroads which we cannot afford to pause for too long to decide.
Can BN reform itself?

Can BN reform itself?

NONE Sincerity and a political will to end institutional racism is a must before any kind of genuine change can be effected.
An uneasy road to Putrajaya for Pakatan

An uneasy road to Putrajaya for Pakatan

NONE There is no indication yet that the Pakatan political culture is anything different from the Barisan Nasional's.
Stumbling blocks to nation's progress

Stumbling blocks to nation's progress

Pakatan fast losing momentum

Pakatan fast losing momentum

comment khoo kay peng Pakatan’s stunning victories in the last general elections do not belong to them solely. The battle was won because of the collective resolve of Malaysians to seek real change.
Najib not going to win brownie points

Najib not going to win brownie points

comment Some of Najib’s announcements are noteworthy but most of them are not going to bring any significant changes to the social, economic and political landscape.
Wanted: Comprehensive economic strategy

Wanted: Comprehensive economic strategy

comment khoo kay peng Stop making piecemeal policy announcements. What the people and nation need is a comprehensive plan and strategy to help us catch up with the leaders of the pack.
Will makeover work for Najib?

Will makeover work for Najib?

najib petaling street visit comment An expert team is advising him on the right moves to dissipate the dark cloud under which his premiership was born.
He limps out with a whimper

He limps out with a whimper

comment khoo kay peng In 2006, writing about Abdullah's mid-term review, I asked if his leadership which started with a bang might end with a whimper. Today, this question has been answered.
MCA on road to recovery or oblivion?

MCA on road to recovery or oblivion?

comment khoo kay peng What actions should the embattled MCA leadership take in response to the crucial issues confronting the party as it celebrates its 60th anniversary?
Lessons from Obama for Malaysia

Lessons from Obama for Malaysia

DAP's personality disorder

DAP's personality disorder

comment Voters in Penang took the leap of faith but not without great expectations. It is fair to argue that they voted out BN but not really voted in DAP/Pakatan Rakyat.
Dreaming American dreams

Dreaming American dreams

barack obama campaign change comment Barack Obama has his work cut out for him: tackling a debilitating recession and uniting Americans who have been divided along racial and political lines.

Focus on the real 'killers' in Penang

Focus on the real 'killers' in Penang

Abdullah may yet have the last laugh

Abdullah may yet have the last laugh

The administration of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi may not have much to show off. No big legacy, except for some potentially huge white elephants if the regional corridors economic development are allowed to go on.
Who cares if Anwar is just another Pinocchio?

Who cares if Anwar is just another Pinocchio?

Sept 16: Is Anwar a failure?

Sept 16: Is Anwar a failure?

Focus on the movement for change

Focus on the movement for change

Is Our Future Bleak?

Is Our Future Bleak?

Is Anwar Ibrahim a reformist?

Is Anwar Ibrahim a reformist?

No other politician has ever come as close as Anwar in challenging the ruling coalition. But if he wins, will he really be able to change the status-quo? The nation will have to wait and see.