Liew Chin Tong

Deciding the outcome of the 14th general election

Deciding the outcome of the 14th general election

MP SPEAKS | For political parties to win GE14, understanding the semi-urban Malay-majority battleground is crucial.

Prime Minister Najib, the emperor with no clothes

Prime Minister Najib, the emperor with no clothes

MP SPEAKS | Umno will face GE14 impaired by PM himself, frustration from non-Malays and grave economic discontent.

Johor's water crisis needs urgent solutions

Johor's water crisis needs urgent solutions

MP SPEAKS | There needs to be urgent reform in Johor's water management system in order to clean water for the people. 

Budget 2018 is for Najib, not the rakyat

Budget 2018 is for Najib, not the rakyat

MP SPEAKS | Percentage of budget set aside for development is at a historic low of 16pct.

Najib's economic policy: Standing still since 2009

Najib's economic policy: Standing still since 2009

MP SPEAKS | Najib lost the opportunity to rejuvenate the economy by not taking a long-range view. 

What Najibnomics? It's Nothing-nomics

What Najibnomics? It's Nothing-nomics

MP SPEAKS | 'Only time Najib was close to articulating a framework was now defunct NEM.'

Public transport is more than ‘big toy’ infrastructure

Public transport is more than ‘big toy’ infrastructure

MP SPEAKS | It plays a critical role in making cities socially and economically inclusive.

Why Najib's 'bunga mas' to the US is a bad deal for Malaysia

Why Najib's 'bunga mas' to the US is a bad deal for Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | 'Najib's US tribute has to be understood in the context of local economic anxieties.'

 

Malaysia as a middle power

Malaysia as a middle power

MP SPEAKS | Unfortunately, Najib is making Malaysia smaller and more irrelevant than ever.

Three-cornered fights may actually be bad for BN, PAS

Three-cornered fights may actually be bad for BN, PAS

MP SPEAKS | 'All previous assumptions may not be applicable in the new scenario'.

Johor: End of an era for MCA, and BN too

Johor: End of an era for MCA, and BN too

COMMENT | We are sensing a change of mood, particularly in semi-urban areas. 

Johor Umno-BN in panic mode

Johor Umno-BN in panic mode

MP SPEAKS | Kluang MP says Johor MB Khaled Nordin should stop playing Umno's racial script while ignoring the rise of angry Malay voters. 

July 14, 2017 - Malaysia's turning point

July 14, 2017 - Malaysia's turning point

MP SPEAKS | Malaysian political history enters its most unpredictable yet most promising moment.

Johor, from Umno’s stronghold to battleground for survival

Johor, from Umno’s stronghold to battleground for survival

COMMENT | It’s telling, that Umno needs to dish out goodies in strong seats like Sembrong.

20 years later, redemption of a wasted generation

20 years later, redemption of a wasted generation

COMMENT | Two decades ago yesterday, the Thai baht was attacked, sparking the Asian Financial Crisis.

How Najib’s strategic planning has backfired

How Najib’s strategic planning has backfired

MP SPEAKS | Najib's political manoeuvrings and the mishandling of various fiascos have pushed away his supporters. 

'Missing radar makes M'sia vulnerable to arms smuggling'

'Missing radar makes M'sia vulnerable to arms smuggling'

How did the consignment get in and out of the port without proper paperwork and what took so long to notice its disappearance?

Black swan moments - the regime’s options

Black swan moments - the regime’s options

COMMENT | In Part II, Liew Chin Tong examines Najib’s strategies for survival.

Expect more black swans to appear in Malaysian politics

Expect more black swans to appear in Malaysian politics

COMMENT | Who would have expected Dr M to join the ranks of the opposition leaders?

Dewan speaker pressured from top to rein in press?

Dewan speaker pressured from top to rein in press?

MP SPEAKS | Presence of the PM, DPM's aides suggests a move to control media reports on Parliament.

Why we must fight irrational siege mentality over pig-bristle brushes

Why we must fight irrational siege mentality over pig-bristle brushes

MP SPEAKS | 'Propagandists are instilling fear to create mistrust among Muslims and non-Muslims'.

Will PAS be able to retain Kelantan?

Will PAS be able to retain Kelantan?

MP SPEAKS | Never underestimate the political wisdom of Kelantan voters. If the mood changes, PAS and Umno will be forced to form a pact.

Liow's Spad realisation belated, but he can act now

Liow's Spad realisation belated, but he can act now

MP SPEAKS | Transport minister says it is odd to have Spad under Prime Minister's Department.

Liew Chin Tong replies to Liow Tiong Lai

Liew Chin Tong replies to Liow Tiong Lai

MCA is in panic mode. The Chinese party that had failed to win Chinese Malaysian votes in the past two general elections is now under pressure to perform. Its big brother Umno is demanding that MCA deliver the elusive Chinese votes.