Liew Chin Tong

The country will have to think of how the existing economic model will be affected by Covid-19 and make adaptations.

To win back the people’s support, all Harapan Plus parties have learned their lessons and come together for the people.

Lower-income group working in informal sectors are hardest hit by economic crisis, so they are forced to turn to pawn shops if not loan sharks.

The federal government seems to be unable to coordinate vertically with states and local authorities.

Forming a new party can be a brilliant solution to solve the current political woes of Muhyiddin, Azmin and Hishammuddin.

It is about getting everyone to 'dance' in sync when the country moves out of the MCO and into the next phase.

CORONAVIRUS | Gov't machinery must work in sync to save lives and save the economy.

COMMENT | We need a government that is fully attuned, alert and agile in leading from the front.

COMMENT | Scientists say the pandemic will not end for another 12 to 18 months. We are in this for the long haul.

COMMENT | The next 14 days are very crucial - MCO is not meant to be implemented forever.

COMMENT | We must now be prepared for the worst in order to have the best outcome.

COMMENT | The last time the world saw such chaos during World War Two.

COMMENT | Democracies around the world face retreats and reversals, but it is our duty as democrats to continue fighting for a better M'sia.

COMMENT | If Bersatu comes into a coalition with Umno and PAS, it will be eaten up alive by the two Malay parties, especially as Bersatu without Mahathir means very little electorally.

COMMENT | We need more Malaysians, regardless of race and religion, to participate in public affairs and politics.

COMMENT | A historic turning point is reached by the statements of Dr Mahathir and Anwar in the past two days.

COMMENT | Given the current economic climate, it is not necessary for Malaysians to own property or buy cars.

COMMENT | Gov't must create a virtuous cycle of higher pay, higher technological adoption and higher productivity to create a thriving economy.

COMMENT | A 2018 poll found that 30 percent of Malaysians felt that they didn't have enough money for food and 23 percent felt they didn't have enough for shelter.

COMMENT | The 'Bangsa Malaysia' project is the best bet for the nation.

COMMENT | The middle path has no taste, just like coffee without sugar and milk, but it's a better option. 

COMMENT | Dire need to implement long-overdue reforms in the august House.