Martin Vengadesan

Aziz Bari: 'Born-again nationalist' Rais Yatim should ask Umno to change name

Aziz Bari: 'Born-again nationalist' Rais Yatim should ask Umno to change name

Rais should do so if he's passionate about Malay names, says Aziz.

COMMENT | The Palestine that’s on our doorstep

COMMENT | The Palestine that’s on our doorstep

West Papuans are indigenous to their island but have an occupier - Indonesia.

Regional socialist conference kicks off this weekend

Regional socialist conference kicks off this weekend

Two-weekend session organised by regional and Australian socialist parties.

COMMENT | Kit Siang, change of mindset also needed in DAP

COMMENT | Kit Siang, change of mindset also needed in DAP

On paper, DAP is a multiracial, social-democratic party, but not in reality.

COMMENT | Sorry Anwar but it's time for you to step aside

COMMENT | Sorry Anwar but it's time for you to step aside

Anwar must be jettisoned so the best of his ideas may triumph.

SIS blasts minister for deflecting blame to students on period spot checks

SIS blasts minister for deflecting blame to students on period spot checks

'Why is this disgusting culture practised in schools?'

COMMENT | Deeply disgusted by dictator's daughter's drivel

COMMENT | Deeply disgusted by dictator's daughter's drivel

Appears to be attempt by Mahathir camp to rewrite history.

COMMENT | While defending suppression of minority rights, PAS leaders bully reporter

COMMENT | While defending suppression of minority rights, PAS leaders bully reporter

It's a patriarchal reaction by those used to making stupid statements.

Period spot checks: Awam calls for clarity on punitive action, survivor redress

Period spot checks: Awam calls for clarity on punitive action, survivor redress

Ministry's circular doesn't specify types of penalties, rehabilitative actions.
Medical marijuana: Laws need amending, pending cases need reviewing

Medical marijuana: Laws need amending, pending cases need reviewing

'Review charges against those who use cannabis for health problems.'

Education Ministry orders end to period spot checks - source

Education Ministry orders end to period spot checks - source

MOE has issued a circular to this effect to all state education departments.

High percentage of Malaysian Indians on Singapore's death row questioned

High percentage of Malaysian Indians on Singapore's death row questioned

Rights group asks: Is this a result of institutional racism, or…?

After brutal death at rehab centre, group reminds govt of law reform urgency

After brutal death at rehab centre, group reminds govt of law reform urgency

'Patients are still being treated as criminals.'

Radzi should have acted earlier on period spot checks, say reps

Radzi should have acted earlier on period spot checks, say reps

UPDATED 1.20PM | Minister is being reminded of his 100-day KPI.

MPs fume at sports minister for undermining Pandelela with his remarks

MPs fume at sports minister for undermining Pandelela with his remarks

UPDATED 10.12AM | 'He's being permissive and failing to understand the situation.'

War on drugs became war on poor and marginalised - Global Fund expert

War on drugs became war on poor and marginalised - Global Fund expert

MALAYSIANSKINI | Palani Narayanan urges govt to reform harsh drug laws.

Experts alarmed by entertainer treating rape scene as amusing anecdote

Experts alarmed by entertainer treating rape scene as amusing anecdote

It creates an unsafe environment for girls and women, says Lai.

Activist: Use 'special draw' income for Orang Asli development instead

Activist: Use 'special draw' income for Orang Asli development instead

OA villages are far from schools, the interior has many bad roads.

Khalid Samad: No violation on my part in supporting affordable homes

Khalid Samad: No violation on my part in supporting affordable homes

'A political agenda to portray me in a negative light.'

COMMENT | Why minorities did an eye-roll over Umno PM's 'apartheid' remark

COMMENT | Why minorities did an eye-roll over Umno PM's 'apartheid' remark

Ismail speaks of Palestinian oppression yet what is happening in his backyard?

Syed Husin remembers #3 – Overcoming 1974 arrests and Ops Lalang

Syed Husin remembers #3 – Overcoming 1974 arrests and Ops Lalang

INTERVIEW | He recalls those who fought for a more progressive Malaysia.

Syed Husin remembers #2: Konfrontasi and the early days of Malaysia

Syed Husin remembers #2: Konfrontasi and the early days of Malaysia

INTERVIEW | Veteran leader recalls the activists lost to ISA detention.

Syed Husin remembers #1: Merdeka-era leaders lost to the nation

Syed Husin remembers #1: Merdeka-era leaders lost to the nation

INTERVIEW | He was drawn to grassroots leaders who championed the poor.

What's happening to drug law changes, ask Nurul Izzah and ex-health minister

What's happening to drug law changes, ask Nurul Izzah and ex-health minister

This comes after couple's arrest over cannabis cookies.