Lim Teck Ghee

Bad start, Mr Chief Secretary

Bad start, Mr Chief Secretary

COMMENT Another in a lacklustre lineage of BN bedfellows, it is telling Ali Hamsa in his maiden interview was silent on corruption.
Chandra Muzaffar's lambasting of Bersih

Chandra Muzaffar's lambasting of Bersih

COMMENT Who are those he describes as hypocrites? It is unethical to hide under the cover of generalisation in making these allegations.
Transition of power: Open letter to political parties

Transition of power: Open letter to political parties

NONE COMMENT Will the BN ensure a peaceful transfer of power? This sensitive question lurks in the minds of many concerned Malaysians.
Ridding wealth concentration

Ridding wealth concentration

Economics is also about morality.
Border smuggling: Another way of looking at it

Border smuggling: Another way of looking at it

lim teck ghee comment 'Now that colonialism has gone, if we can help our Thai and Indonesian kin have access to cheaper goods, why not?'
Sodomy acquittal a new chapter

Sodomy acquittal a new chapter

Anwar's political fortune is now re-energised.
Is Felda venture listing in the interest of settlers?

Is Felda venture listing in the interest of settlers?

COMMENT There should be no clampdown on public discourse on the highly questionable move to list Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd.
BN's early election plan in disarray

BN's early election plan in disarray

COMMENT Two recent developments now appear to have derailed the ruling coalition’s plans for an early general election.

 

Civil service: Fixed deposit or game changer?

Civil service: Fixed deposit or game changer?

putrajaya government office COMMENT Will the generous pay rise make a difference in voting patterns of civil servants in the country?
Umno assembly: Beating the drums for another May 13

Umno assembly: Beating the drums for another May 13

COMMENT The vicious attacks against PAS, PKR and DAP have only just begun. And this has been the norm of Umno leaders in election campaigns. 
The hands behind Malaysia's false spring

The hands behind Malaysia's false spring

lim teck ghee comment The public has been taken for a ride on the Malaysia Day promise of political liberalisation and reform from the prime minister.
Our school children are sacrificial lambs

Our school children are sacrificial lambs

COMMENT Three issues raise the question of whether the future of our younger generation is being sacrificed for narrow political and bureaucratic interests.
National Council of Professors has lost its voice

National Council of Professors has lost its voice

NONE COMMENT Where is the voice of the National Council of Professors on the controversy involving UIA professor Aziz Bari?   
Media lynching and academic collaborators

Media lynching and academic collaborators

mat sabu and pas COMMENT Some in media and academia have no qualms to publicly lynch individuals challenging Umno-scripted truths.
Illegal worker figures: Home minister an ignoramus?

Illegal worker figures: Home minister an ignoramus?

hishammuddin hussien COMMENT Perhaps Hisham hasn't had time to understand the situation, given the many other distractions.
Why the silence over Hindraf lawyer's deportation?

Why the silence over Hindraf lawyer's deportation?

COMMENT Imran Khan, the solicitor appointed for the Hindraf suit in Britain was recently sent back to Britain from KLIA. But does anybody care?

 

Hindraf lawsuit to correct historical wrongs

Hindraf lawsuit to correct historical wrongs

COMMENT A UK-based solicitor and lawyer - appointed by Hindraf - is scheduled to meet with members of the Malaysian public this Sunday.
Consensus on unfair polls backs case for Bersih march

Consensus on unfair polls backs case for Bersih march

bersih istana negara memo 150208 COMMENT Social scientists have concluded that the country’s record on free and fair elections has been abysmal.
Can bloggers be in solidarity with the media?

Can bloggers be in solidarity with the media?

COMMENT Bloggers can provide fair and objective analysis of today's superheated political environment because they are their own masters.
History education: Deep roots of disgruntlement

History education: Deep roots of disgruntlement

NONE COMMENT A narrow religious and ethno-nationalistic approach has come to dominate history education.
Monitoring the dirtiest elections ever

Monitoring the dirtiest elections ever

NONE COMMENT The gov't is afraid of - and will prevent - independent observers from monitoring the S'wak polls.
DPM, Interlok neither a political nor racial issue

DPM, Interlok neither a political nor racial issue

Interlok: Time to make a stand

Interlok: Time to make a stand

interlok COMMENT The concession to delete the word ‘pariah’ is like slicing off one tentacle from a hundred-headed hydra.
Open letter to the Cabinet on Interlok as school text

Open letter to the Cabinet on Interlok as school text