Koon Yew Yin

A tale of two Pakatan menteris besar

A tale of two Pakatan menteris besar

COMMENT One won high regard, the other’s struggling to get out of quagmire.
So, subsidies are for cronies of political elites?

So, subsidies are for cronies of political elites?

COMMENT In this final part, the writer looks at subsidies that are beneath the radar.
Subsidies for the poor or for Umnoputras?

Subsidies for the poor or for Umnoputras?

COMMENT We need to cut back on all categories of gov’t expenditure.
Voters must choose wisely in Teluk Intan polls

Voters must choose wisely in Teluk Intan polls

COMMENT Why has DAP chosen Dyana Sofya, a Malay candidate?
May 13 comes and goes, Ahmad quits and returns

May 13 comes and goes, Ahmad quits and returns

COMMENT It’s sad that Umno sets the standard for Malay political behaviour.
Ensuring the poor get a fair share of scholarships

Ensuring the poor get a fair share of scholarships

COMMENT Helping the many deserving, poor children chasing too few scholarships.
Has Obama’s visit any value, is anyone listening?

Has Obama’s visit any value, is anyone listening?

US President Barack Obama has come and gone. His visit to KL has generated much feedback. Analysts concerned with the political direction of the country have been especially disappointed with his refusal to meet the opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim. It was like him visiting Myanmar and refusing to meet Aung San Suu Kyi.
BN wins in court - but will it lose the war?

BN wins in court - but will it lose the war?

COMMENT By-election a sign that persecution of duo will hasten BN's defeat.
The ugly and the good in the MH370 tragedy

The ugly and the good in the MH370 tragedy

As the mystery and drama over the disappearance of MAS MH370 continues, it is difficult to find any consolation or solace. Two hundred and thirty nine lives have presumably been lost and thousands of friends, relatives and acquaintances are grieving.
How low can the MCA go?

How low can the MCA go?

COMMENT Have the central delegates no sense of shame, honour or dignity?
Huge losses by MAS can’t be tolerated forever

Huge losses by MAS can’t be tolerated forever

COMMENT Why have a business that cannot make a profit, kept alive by public funds?
The 64k-dollar question: Should you migrate?

The 64k-dollar question: Should you migrate?

COMMENT Just on the economics of it, M'sia is a good country to live and die in.
Do Perkasa and Isma really deserve 'applause'?

Do Perkasa and Isma really deserve 'applause'?

COMMENT Umno see them as key to the survival of its supremacy.
Apartheid in Malaysia? Let's get at the truth!

Apartheid in Malaysia? Let's get at the truth!

COMMENT A recent article in New Sunday Times that apartheid is alive and kicking in Malaysia’s private sector should be opened to public discussion.
What's at stake in MCA presidential polls

What's at stake in MCA presidential polls

NONE COMMENT All the public want is for the party to fight for the rights of the minority Malaysians, sacrificed on political opportunism's altar.

NUCC is the last hope for reform of the civil service

NUCC is the last hope for reform of the civil service

COMMENT The present racial composition of the civil service is adversely affecting national unity, social cohesion and economic competitiveness...
Making history a must-pass is worst decision ever

Making history a must-pass is worst decision ever

Koon Yew YinCOMMENT The making of history as the main channel for knowledge to produce patriotic students will be an unmitigated disaster.
Making history must-pass the worst bungle ever?

Making history must-pass the worst bungle ever?

Helping Kim Jong-un is HELP's bad mistake

Helping Kim Jong-un is HELP's bad mistake

What is wrong with Umno?

What is wrong with Umno?

Umno's blunder over Chin Peng's place in history

Umno's blunder over Chin Peng's place in history

Najib's New NEP a step forwards or backwards?

Najib's New NEP a step forwards or backwards?

COMMENT Soon, the ripple effects of Najib’s sucker punch to the nation’s socio-economic development will become clear.