Khoo Kay Peng

NEPs implementation the real issue

NEPs implementation the real issue

Let history judge Mahathir, Abdullah

Let history judge Mahathir, Abdullah

Economists basis of calculation erroneous

Economists basis of calculation erroneous

new Dr Zainal Aznam Yusoff's skepticism of Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute's view that the bumiputera equity ownership is 45% was not supported by convincing counter arguments.
Umno marginalises BN partners

Umno marginalises BN partners

Umno's recent brickbats against both Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Ong Tee Keat have shaken the foundation of the Barisan Nasional political...
Khairy should focus on personal crisis

Khairy should focus on personal crisis

Allow forums to continue

Allow forums to continue

Value efforts of all M'sians in building nation

Value efforts of all M'sians in building nation

Government or lifestyle?

Government or lifestyle?

The ruling elites want to mould a hybrid mental model which combines the elements of political subordination...
Shahrir walked his talk

Shahrir walked his talk

Between upholding parliamentary integrity and maintaining partisanship, it is a sad but predictable fact that most parliamentarians will abide by the latter. However, when integrity matters most...
Oil hike move bold, but not wise

Oil hike move bold, but not wise

In his letter to The Star , Michael Yeoh argues that the prime minister's decision to cut oil subsidy by further 30 cents is the bravest and best decision Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has taken...
Malaysians have no courage

Malaysians have no courage

National unity cant be decreed by policy

National unity cant be decreed by policy

Two years later, Abdullah fails to impress

Two years later, Abdullah fails to impress

The premier started with a bang, but there are no explosive changes. Will his reign end with a whimper?
Quality of delivery system vital for language switch

Quality of delivery system vital for language switch

BN a model? US should think again

BN a model? US should think again

Karen Hughes, the United States under secretary for public diplomacy and public affairs, hailed the Malaysian power-sharing government as an outstanding model for Iraq...
Unproductive Merdeka slugfest

Unproductive Merdeka slugfest

Social contracts must adjust to developments

Social contracts must adjust to developments

The process of history is central to the understanding of social construction and development of a society. As a student, I was keenly interested in the study of history.
Penang - a fading pearl

Penang - a fading pearl

The 'Pearl of the Orient' is losing its lustre. From the manufacturing to tourism sector, the state is entombed in problems. It is time for the powers-to-be to act.
Consult public on religion in national schools

Consult public on religion in national schools

Emotions run deep whenever there is an attempt to discuss the shortcomings of the national schools. Utusan Malaysia's orchestrated reaction to Gerakan president Dr Lim Keng Yaik's statement...
Lets have referendum on Chinese schools

Lets have referendum on Chinese schools

Interfaith talks - identify platform first

Interfaith talks - identify platform first

There are two very disturbing trends which have enveloped the whole debate on forging greater religious harmony and understanding in the country. Both the trends are contrary...
Penang - who should stop the rot?

Penang - who should stop the rot?

Both The Star and the New Straits Times , two leading newspapers in the country, have launched their respective campaigns to mobilise and rally the public...
Penang needs to shine its own pearl

Penang needs to shine its own pearl

Pak Lah legitimated, time to move forward

Pak Lah legitimated, time to move forward