M Santhananaban

LETTER | PM at 3 years: Prioritise a path towards truth, togetherness

LETTER | PM at 3 years: Prioritise a path towards truth, togetherness

Anwar faces corruption, bureaucracy, and unity challenges as M'sia enters 2026.
COMMENT | Najib's nonsensical response to grand gesture

COMMENT | Najib's nonsensical response to grand gesture

Ex-PM kicking up a fuss despite govt's generosity.
COMMENT | Give Anwar a chance to steady the ship

COMMENT | Give Anwar a chance to steady the ship

PM has to grapple with a non-negotiable national competitiveness narrative.
COMMENT | Trenchant Tamilian tantrums target PM

COMMENT | Trenchant Tamilian tantrums target PM

They incorrectly imply that the cabinet lacks 'Indian' representation.
COMMENT | Formidable first year: Anwar’s forte and fault lines

COMMENT | Formidable first year: Anwar’s forte and fault lines

PM must deliver to opposition constituents and entire nation.
LETTER | Ramesh Chander’s passing leaves a big void

LETTER | Ramesh Chander’s passing leaves a big void

His life and work are a source of inspiration for all Malaysians.
LETTER | Putrajaya must honour Onn Jaafar

LETTER | Putrajaya must honour Onn Jaafar

What recognition is there that we recognise this legendary leader?

LETTER | Ungku Aziz: A national icon passes on

LETTER | Ungku Aziz: A national icon passes on

He had served as the VC of the country's first and premier university with great ability, acumen and aplomb for 20 years.

LETTER | Covid-19: An urgent solution is needed

LETTER | Covid-19: An urgent solution is needed

The work of our medical and health establishment has to be acknowledged and appreciated, but we also need to think outside of the box...

LETTER | Confidence in a competent and ethical judiciary is critical

LETTER | Confidence in a competent and ethical judiciary is critical

Let us not be disingenuous about the real state of what the judiciary was not so long ago.
COMMENT | The new gov't should be supported

COMMENT | The new gov't should be supported

The current government, whatever its faults, is focussed on the elephant in the room, the Covid-19 pandemic.

No heroics, but humility, humanity and harmony needed

No heroics, but humility, humanity and harmony needed

COMMENT | The poor, impoverished and poorly paid casual workers of the country are lost and at a loose end.

This crisis requires extreme measures but not a military presence

This crisis requires extreme measures but not a military presence

LETTER | There is no need for overkill by inviting the military to enforce a lockdown.

Is the PM on marshy ground?

Is the PM on marshy ground?

LETTER | Mahathir fails to fully realise the erosion of power that the prime minister’s office has suffered.

Respect, reserve and restraint needed

Respect, reserve and restraint needed

LETTER | Disruptive and sensitive issues are being raised in an alarming and precipitate manner.

Videos and weirdos: a new credo?

Videos and weirdos: a new credo?

LETTER | Give us a break from this kind of low-level lewd videos.
Congrats Malaysiakini, on a job well done

Congrats Malaysiakini, on a job well done

COMMENT | The news portal's recognition from SOPA came after its splendid, truthful and spirited coverage of Malaysia’s 14th General Election.

Welcoming the appointment of Latheefa Koya as MACC chief

Welcoming the appointment of Latheefa Koya as MACC chief

LETTER | 'Given the enormous responsibilities she takes on, we must salute Latheefa’s courage in accepting this position.'

A humble tribute to a compassionate ruler

A humble tribute to a compassionate ruler

LETTER | The late Sultan Ahmad Shah was well known for his concern for the well-being of his people, his family and friends.

'Bossku' phenomenon- can betrayal earn a badge of honour?

'Bossku' phenomenon- can betrayal earn a badge of honour?

LETTER | He has quite successfully had the temerity to reinvent himself.

Harapan's disastrous communication deficit

Harapan's disastrous communication deficit

LETTER | Not enough has been done to prepare the rakyat for some of the gov't’s key initiatives.

The 'hidden' saga of Malaysia Building in Hong Kong

The 'hidden' saga of Malaysia Building in Hong Kong

My role in the purchase of the building in 1980.
Dire need for integrity in the Malaysian judiciary

Dire need for integrity in the Malaysian judiciary

LETTER | Let's implement changes within the judicial bureaucracy to reward good practices and punish the transgressors.

Press must report impartially

Press must report impartially

LETTER | It is important that the present climate of freedom to think aloud, write and publish is maintained.