Khoo Kay Peng

Is there Malay disunity?

Is there Malay disunity?

Rough justice again for Anwar?

Rough justice again for Anwar?

When asked about Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy allegation, I was tempted to rule out any political motive initially...
Pakatan's teething weakness

Pakatan's teething weakness

Azizan’s stubbornness may be a good indicator and a warning bell for Pakatan. Can the coalition stem its desire and lust of power and focus on putting its house in order or risk its own undoing?
Undemocratic to force PM to quit

Undemocratic to force PM to quit

BN and PR will just have to cooperate

BN and PR will just have to cooperate

BN and PR should readjust their political language. Being communal or autocratic is no longer sexy. Both coalitions must put unity as the main priority and not political squabbling.
Can the DAP govern as well as it can oppose?

Can the DAP govern as well as it can oppose?

2008 equals 1986?

2008 equals 1986?

Instead of deciding with your feet, perhaps you might want to let your vote do the talking this time.
Petrol subsidy: Don't blame public

Petrol subsidy: Don't blame public

Pak Lah, we fear for our security

Pak Lah, we fear for our security

BN, listen to the voices of discontent

BN, listen to the voices of discontent

Don't put too much hope on political parties

Don't put too much hope on political parties

Is there still economic hope for Malaysia?

Is there still economic hope for Malaysia?

With the emergence of a multiracial civil society, there is yet a glimmer of hope but the light at the other end of the tunnel is dimming.
Singing in his pain

Singing in his pain

A young Chinese Malaysian has encapsulated his community's cry for equality in a song that is deemed to 'mock' the national anthem.
NCER and its prospects

NCER and its prospects

This article aims to dissect some of the NCER characteristics and to discuss some of its targets which are impressive on the outset but appeared to be quite lofty if properly analyzed.
Beware intra-community income disparity

Beware intra-community income disparity

The present government remained recalcitrant over its intention to continue with the NEP in its current distorted form.
Mission 2057, a delayed Vision 2020?

Mission 2057, a delayed Vision 2020?

With slightly more than two months before the announcement of the Mission 2057 blueprint, the prime minister should launch an extensive dialogue with all stakeholders.
IDR and real reform

IDR and real reform

In a nutshell, the success of the IDR rests on several key decisions which may contradict the current administration's stand.
Stop rattling bloggers Zam, embrace New Media

Stop rattling bloggers Zam, embrace New Media

Death knell for democracy and morality

Death knell for democracy and morality

Members of a society who are willing to tolerate, preserve and coexist with a bunch of morally deficit politicians are equally to be blamed.
Machap - same lame and stale contest

Machap - same lame and stale contest

Stock market not a yardstick for economic performance

Stock market not a yardstick for economic performance

Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Ng Lip Yong reacted last week to a press interview I gave with regards to the economic figures provided by the government...
Another battle royale in Penang?

Another battle royale in Penang?

Penang voters are a sophisticated lot and have shown their pragmatism in the last few general elections.
Ailing nation with a 'flip-flop' PM

Ailing nation with a 'flip-flop' PM

A premier prone to paradigm shifts heads a backward-looking government. Whither Malaysia?
Umno becoming road block to nation building

Umno becoming road block to nation building