Kim Quek

More righteous voices please

More righteous voices please

Former IGP Tun Hanif Omar's public call on present IGP Musa Hassan to take action against Internet allegations of corruption by the latter is rather unusual.
Untangling the knotty Lina Joy case

Untangling the knotty Lina Joy case

The final judgment on the Lina Joy case has brought to head the increasingly controversial and divisive issue of religious freedom in Malaysia.
The dirtiest by-election in history

The dirtiest by-election in history

In so doing, BN has ironically achieved the opposite of what it set out to do to prove that Anwar is a spent force.
Ijok and the PKR dilemma

Ijok and the PKR dilemma

The opposition party has to make a wise choice of candidate for the Ijok by-election.
Exaggerated claims of Petronas govt contributions

Exaggerated claims of Petronas govt contributions

Najib runaway train or Pak Lah Express changes route?

Najib runaway train or Pak Lah Express changes route?

The revival of the double tracking project prompts the questions as to why the premier has changed his mind and if he has lost control of the government?
Booming FDI - far from true

Booming FDI - far from true

Against a bleak backdrop of declining business opportunities and poor quality of life, the goverment attempts to paint a rosy picture.
And now folks, yes, yet another committee!

And now folks, yes, yet another committee!

The PM has expressed optimism that the newly-formed Pemudah task force will improve the business environment and encourage more investment. Is his optimism justified?
A potential time bomb?

A potential time bomb?

Unanswered questions in the murder of a Mongolian national have led to aspersions being cast on the Malaysian government's integrity.
Contractors RM600 mil windfall blatant corruption

Contractors RM600 mil windfall blatant corruption

Did Pak Lah commit an act of corruption when he announced the impromptu decision to Umno delegates on the eve of the Umno general assembly to award RM3 million of small contracts...
Endgame for Umno?

Endgame for Umno?

When the economic noose tightens, Malay Malaysians may find themselves the biggest losers.
The palace and the premier

The palace and the premier

Yet another scandal, yet another non-response from a say-nothing, do-nothing prime minister.
Bite the bullet, Malaysia

Bite the bullet, Malaysia

Set aside race-based policies, given the extent of abuse and serious consequences for the country.
Judges appointment: Too much temptation for PM

Judges appointment: Too much temptation for PM

Chief Justice Fairuz Sheikh Halim has used dubious logic to refute allegations that the government has appointed bad judges. He said judges were appointed and promoted according to...
Mahathir fades, but Mahathirism thrives

Mahathir fades, but Mahathirism thrives

Mahathir may have lost the battle for power, but he can certainly find comfort in the thought that his system of governance continues. All's well that ends well!
Pak Lah should put down Dr Ms insurgence

Pak Lah should put down Dr Ms insurgence

The recent spate of hardliner statements reversing Pak Lah's reform pledges are witness to the effect of the recent London rendezvous between Najib Razak and Dr M.
Najib may be gathering his forces

Najib may be gathering his forces

I am not so sure that Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak wouldn't mount a challenge to Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's leadership. In fact, the moment of decision for Najib...
Be more honest please, Petronas

Be more honest please, Petronas

BNs power sharing exposed as fake

BNs power sharing exposed as fake

Whom do the police serve?

Whom do the police serve?

Shouldn't a better police force be welcome by the electorate and thus enhances instead or eroding the ruling party's popularity?
The half bridge of scandals

The half bridge of scandals

The dubious reasoning and ridiculous compensation must be probed by the ACA to return credibility to the government.
Stop nonsense over half-bridge (Part 2)

Stop nonsense over half-bridge (Part 2)

The saga of the project is reflective of a flawed system of governance that has transcended intact from one premier to another'
Stop nonsense over half-bridge (Part 1)

Stop nonsense over half-bridge (Part 1)

The brouhaha over the half-bridge should not deflect attention from some serious questions that need to be answered.
Formula 'M': All bike builders make good cars

Formula 'M': All bike builders make good cars

There is no justification for Proton to acquire loss-making motorcycle manufacturer Agusta. And former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad's logic lacks horsepower.