Koon Yew Yin

After 'annus horribilis', can M'sians look forward to a better year?

After 'annus horribilis', can M'sians look forward to a better year?

COMMENT | Prayer is not enough. We need to kick the government in the backside.
How the opposition can win the next election

How the opposition can win the next election

COMMENT | Without a unified opposition and with three-cornered fights taking place, the BN will invariably win.
Correcting Najib’s fatal mistakes

Correcting Najib’s fatal mistakes

COMMENT | Doing this will require an extraordinary leader and extraordinary politics.
Who’s the real culprit for the LRT project delay?

Who’s the real culprit for the LRT project delay?

I refer to the front-page article ‘Who’s to blame for the delay in LRT job?’ in one of the leading newspapers on Sunday, Oct 11, 2015. In that article, all the figures were pointing at George Kent, which specialises in the manufacturing of water meters, and which was awarded the billion ringgit LRT contract. George Kent has absolutely no experience in LRT construction.
Some answers on my RM50m donation for hostels

Some answers on my RM50m donation for hostels

COMMENT | People will find great happiness if they can create happiness.

Cleansing Malaysia and cleaning out Malaysia

Cleansing Malaysia and cleaning out Malaysia

Two big issues have taken up the national attention during the past few weeks. One is the Bersih 4 rally or what can be called the cleaning of Malaysia organised by civil society activists. The second is the 1MDB scandal which can be called the cleaning out of Malaysia organised by Putrajaya.
What can ensure a real political breakthrough?

What can ensure a real political breakthrough?

COMMENT To win power, it is equally important to have the right leaders.
GHB a long-awaited political breakthrough

GHB a long-awaited political breakthrough

COMMENT The people want a real alternative and we must give it to them.
Which is in worse shape, BN or opposition?

Which is in worse shape, BN or opposition?

COMMENT While Pakatan split in the news, BN breaks up before our eyes.
MAS needs a complete overhaul

MAS needs a complete overhaul

COMMENT Will new CEO get freedom to chart airline's tough route to recovery?
SOS: Is there a plan in 11th Malaysia Plan?

SOS: Is there a plan in 11th Malaysia Plan?

COMMENT Whether call for help or 'same old stuff', 11MP a red alert sign.
Disaster in our educational system

Disaster in our educational system

COMMENT After 50 years, BN has put our educational system in the 'longkang'.
Use Singapore as a model, not a punching bag

Use Singapore as a model, not a punching bag

COMMENT In a real sense, the island republic’s prosperity is also ours.
MCA’s hudud stand - the mouse that squeaked

MCA’s hudud stand - the mouse that squeaked

COMMENT BN parties should stop blaming PAS and be the first to say 'no'.
PAS moderates should break away now

PAS moderates should break away now

COMMENT They should form a new group as their future in PAS looks dim.
Who is Ismail Sabri Yaakob?

Who is Ismail Sabri Yaakob?

COMMENT Let everyone know the true qualities of the leaders we have.
GST - the cost of BN's financial sins and follies

GST - the cost of BN's financial sins and follies

COMMENT Gov’t concluded prices will come down through 'tipunomics'...
After the floods, where to put the money?

After the floods, where to put the money?

COMMENT Prevention better than cure, but will flood budget go there?
Wake up and fight the Islamic state

Wake up and fight the Islamic state

COMMENT Racism is also another enemy of Malaysia's democratic system.
Dr M is biggest winner at Umno general assembly

Dr M is biggest winner at Umno general assembly

COMMENT Malay rights group Perkasa is now the tail wagging the dog.
Who are the bullies and who are the bullied?

Who are the bullies and who are the bullied?

COMMENT Let's do national study if minorities can actually bully the majority.
Khalid's departure and the two indelible black marks

Khalid's departure and the two indelible black marks

COMMENT So marks the end of a turbulent, sorry phase in our political history.
Beng Hock verdict a turning point for judiciary?

Beng Hock verdict a turning point for judiciary?

COMMENT Stand firm so that there is no interference with the judicial process.
Close ranks around Wan Azizah as Selangor MB

Close ranks around Wan Azizah as Selangor MB

COMMENT it is not only the PKR president whose mettle is being tested.