Mariam Mokhtar

The defence of engagement reveals an inconsistency in how M'sia treats dissent.

Scandal leaves questions over accountability, due diligence, institutional failures.

Terms of ex-PM's house arrest remain unclear, while DAP ministers stay put.

Should we risk endangering our fragile democracy because of one man?

Ministerial office brings power, authority, it must also bring accountability.

Speak up and sound the alarm when it matters, not after the fact.

No theft does not mean no wrongdoing; accountability must still be pursued.

Be careful about normalising principle that could one day be turned against Malaysia.

We have seen such failures, lack of accountability too many times.

She inherited a legacy, but questions abound on whether she created one.

Beyond financial losses, the bigger casualty is public confidence.

The recent debacle undermines investor confidence in Malaysia.

After voter trust, now comes the difficult task.

Justice delayed is justice denied; delayed long enough, and people lose faith.

Ultimately, fiscal discipline must be prioritised when making decisions.

The monarchy's role in governance and politics was never fully resolved.

Multi-stream education existed before the nation's founding, but politicians refuse to acknowledge it.

When explanations are repeated year after year, they are just excuses for failure.

Corruption is a betrayal of public trust, and everyone is observing govt's response.

Blurred boundaries between institutions risk weakening constitutional order.

Ex-minister's response does not answer key constitutional questions.

Debate often gets stuck on race and votes.

Stepping too far outside accepted framing feels unnecessary, professionally unwise.

Coalition politics complicates things, with constant negotiation, more public scrutiny.