Kua Kia Soong

Corruption in Harapan's political appointments

Corruption in Harapan's political appointments

COMMENT | It's time for Malaysians to call for merit-based appointments in all state institutions.

F1 not relevant to the needs of the nation

F1 not relevant to the needs of the nation

LETTER | The prime minister's attempted revival of his failed projects should not be taken lightly.

Fighting fake degrees, fraud and corruption is not a witch hunt

Fighting fake degrees, fraud and corruption is not a witch hunt

LETTER | I wasn’t going to write about the fake degree scandal until a Harapan leader said it is a 'witch hunt' against gov't leaders.
NEAC 2.0 must also review the PM's pet projects

NEAC 2.0 must also review the PM's pet projects

COMMENT | Will the new council also review the third national car and the privatisation of Khazanah?

It is time Dr M differentiates Jews from Zionists

It is time Dr M differentiates Jews from Zionists

COMMENT | Not all Jews identify with Zionism and it is mischievous to conflate Jews with Israelis and Zionists.

Finally, politicians have discovered our indigenous peoples' plight

Finally, politicians have discovered our indigenous peoples' plight

COMMENT | Violations of the rights of indigenous people remain a major concern.
We cannot have a referendum to undermine a human right

We cannot have a referendum to undermine a human right

COMMENT |  If we had a referendum on the death penalty, can the penalty be allowed to proceed, on the minority vote of the electorate?

Blind spots over Agong's resignation

Blind spots over Agong's resignation

LETTER | Unless you are an obsolete robot you will engage in speculation about why the Agong stepped down.

Never-ending bumi policy dashes hope for 'New Malaysia'

Never-ending bumi policy dashes hope for 'New Malaysia'

COMMENT | Malaysians again being treated to the same ludicrous doublespeak on bumiputera agenda.

How can local gov't elections be detrimental to race relations?

How can local gov't elections be detrimental to race relations?

COMMENT | The real reason: It's easier to appoint party cronies as councillors, rather than risk the uncertainties of democratic elections.

Enough distractions Harapan, show us your new plan

Enough distractions Harapan, show us your new plan

COMMENT | The new government is not providing us with a plan different from BN's.
Third national car - insane use of taxpayers' money

Third national car - insane use of taxpayers' money

COMMENT | There is no doubt that the gov't will have to 'protect' the third national car, as it did with Proton.

When is it ever time for human rights in Malaysia?

When is it ever time for human rights in Malaysia?

COMMENT | Suaram has six questions for the Harapan government that's been flip-flopping over human rights issues.
Taking down multilingual signs: Selangor must explain rationale

Taking down multilingual signs: Selangor must explain rationale

COMMENT | Multilingualism serves to open minds, stimulate intellectual agility as well as expand cultural horizons.
Ratifying Icerd will depend on political will, not the constitution

Ratifying Icerd will depend on political will, not the constitution

COMMENT | PM saying that an amendment is needed before ratification does a disservice to the founding text.

Declare full assets, not just incomes!

Declare full assets, not just incomes!

COMMENT | Public officials should declare all their assets, including their spouses' and children's, to prevent corruption in politics.

Integrity requires Mustapa to resign as MP

Integrity requires Mustapa to resign as MP

COMMENT | Harapan should also make it a priority to legislate an anti-defection law at the next parliamentary seating.

Solving the stateless problem in 1,500 years?

Solving the stateless problem in 1,500 years?

LETTER | The issue of stateless Malaysians affects more than one ethnic group – it is a nationwide problem.

Debate on Article 153 and UN anti-racism treaty misses the point

Debate on Article 153 and UN anti-racism treaty misses the point

COMMENT | What we should be asking is if we are really free of racially discriminatory policies and practices.

An opportune time to seek justice for Altantuya

An opportune time to seek justice for Altantuya

COMMENT | Good of gov’t to move to abolish the death penalty - but first, let justice be done for her murder.

This land is our land, not for privatisation

This land is our land, not for privatisation

COMMENT | Harapan government, show us better economic vision that is different from that of the previous government.

Anwar needs to reveal his national vision

Anwar needs to reveal his national vision

COMMENT | Unless he does this, the 'PD move' is just a frivolous exercise to test the patience of taxpayers and voters.

New Malaysia: A haven for plastic waste?

New Malaysia: A haven for plastic waste?

COMMENT | Instead of importing what China has rejected, Malaysia should ban imports of plastic waste, close all illegal factories immediately.

MPs should vacate seats when they leave their party

MPs should vacate seats when they leave their party

LETTER | They have an ethical obligation to vacate their seats because they were elected based on their coalition affiliation.