Kim Quek

Altantuya's killing: Who gave the order?

Altantuya's killing: Who gave the order?

Is Najib another Dr M in the making?

Is Najib another Dr M in the making?

"Najib does not look like Mahathir, but he sounds like Mahathir."
Mahathir still untouchable by the law?

Mahathir still untouchable by the law?

When a PM is accused by his top corruption buster in court of having stopped an investigation on the PM’s top aide, and the PM steadfastly refused to take the stand in the same court to refute the accusation, what conclusion can we draw other than the PM is guilty as charged?
Disaster looms for Malaysia's 'Titanic'

Disaster looms for Malaysia's 'Titanic'

If Umno’s so-called reforms mean only a revamp of an antiquated racist formula without genuine rehabilitation of impaired democratic institutions, then it is on course to meet that fateful iceberg.
Opposition's first step - declare assets

Opposition's first step - declare assets

An opportunity to treasure for the opposition

An opportunity to treasure for the opposition

comment For the opposition parties, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to demonstrate their competence to take over the helm of the entire country by doing a good job of running the five states.
Umnoputraism: are you for or against?

Umnoputraism: are you for or against?

Media turns election into a killing field

Media turns election into a killing field

comment The disparity in treatment is particularly conspicuous in the Chinese press, where DAP has been given considerable publicity, while PKR has been virtually shut out.
No electoral reform - no election!

No electoral reform - no election!

If the King wants to see this getting underway, he only needs to have a firm, but friendly word with the premier and buttress this with powers under Article 40(2) if need be.
Agong and the dissolution of Parliament

Agong and the dissolution of Parliament

In the event the PM loses majority support in Parliament, the Agong has the prerogative to decide on how the political crisis is to be resolved - either by appointing a new Prime Minister or by holding a new election.
The constitution and Malay rights

The constitution and Malay rights

The center of controversy is Article 153 of the Constitution which provides for what is popularly known as Malay “privileges”.

Why revive double-tracking project?

Why revive double-tracking project?

Finding no compelling economic or social rationale, what conclusion can we draw other than to attribute the motivation to base greed

Tour of Pak Lah's police state

Tour of Pak Lah's police state

new The prime minister would be well advised to honour his oath of allegiance to the country and the constitution.

Judicial rot: From one nightmare to another?

Judicial rot: From one nightmare to another?

new Just as the nation is heaving a sigh of relief at the exit of the scandal-ridden Ahmad Fairuz as chief justice, in comes another dubious candidate poised to take his place.

Constitutional amendment by stealth

Constitutional amendment by stealth

The government's haste to extend the age of retirement of the Election Commission head smacks of further manipulation.
A history-making judge

A history-making judge

The Hishamudin judgment has already opened our eyes to the immense benefits that a just judiciary can bring to the nation.
Irrelevant, irrelevant, irrelevant!

Irrelevant, irrelevant, irrelevant!

The Lingam tape When the government indirectly acknowledges the truth of the 'Lingam tape', the need for an investigation defies logic.
Lingam tape: Najibs panel unacceptable

Lingam tape: Najibs panel unacceptable

The probe into the 'Lingam tape' should also restore confidence to the judiciary and the government, but this will be beyond the panel's ability.
Time to cleanse our judiciary

Time to cleanse our judiciary

If you are the alleged culprit, and the video is a fake, wouldn't you have jumped up to declare your innocence in the first instance and reported the fraud to the police?
Naval scandal: Najib must explain or quit

Naval scandal: Najib must explain or quit

There is no doubt that the defence minister must bear the brunt of the present disaster concerning RM6.75 billion patrol vessel scandal.
Why I joined PKR

Why I joined PKR

Monarch to the rescue?

Monarch to the rescue?

The Rulers have made their presence felt in Malaysia's governance, giving the King the opportunity to intervene in matters of public interest.
Is this a cover-up?

Is this a cover-up?

The absolution of three high-profile personalities over corruption allegations has not laid doubts to rest.
Altantuya case: Justice on trial?

Altantuya case: Justice on trial?

What does the deputy prime minister got to say now that his denial is directly contradicted by a witness in the trial?