Martin Vengadesan

Tawau MP's dispute resolution experience a necessary skill in Sabah politics

Tawau MP's dispute resolution experience a necessary skill in Sabah politics

There's still a lot of fight left in the ex-Sabah deputy CM.

Why recall elections could work better than anti-hopping law in Malaysia

Why recall elections could work better than anti-hopping law in Malaysia

Critics say several issues on anti-hopping law remain unaddressed.

How did paedophile evade detection for so long, Bandar Kuching MP asks cops

How did paedophile evade detection for so long, Bandar Kuching MP asks cops

The suspect operated in just a small town, says Yii.

COMMENT | Appointing 'hide and seek' ex-PM a blunder by Ismail Sabri

COMMENT | Appointing 'hide and seek' ex-PM a blunder by Ismail Sabri

Pagoh MP left us with shattered economy and escalating Covid-19 crisis.
Check out Kawtim - the rock album opposing police brutality, misconduct

Check out Kawtim - the rock album opposing police brutality, misconduct

The title also refers to rampant corruption in law enforcement.

OA artist Shaq upset over derogatory use of 'Jakun' by news portal

OA artist Shaq upset over derogatory use of 'Jakun' by news portal

He urges all to stop insulting the Orang Asli community.

Syed Husin: Muhyiddin is just about the worst PM we've had

Syed Husin: Muhyiddin is just about the worst PM we've had

Unstable majority meant he was constantly trying to secure support, says PKR man.

COMMENT | We look on helplessly because we let politics be a spectator sport

COMMENT | We look on helplessly because we let politics be a spectator sport

Many complain but expect hard work and sacrifices to come from others.
Paediatric expert renews call to vaccinate children before schools reopen

Paediatric expert renews call to vaccinate children before schools reopen

However, Musa cautions that not all vaccines are suitable.

COMMENT | Let’s not let our freedoms backslide

COMMENT | Let’s not let our freedoms backslide

On Monday, junior doctors walked off their jobs. They deserved our support.
Klang launches 3 new vaccination centres to counter rising cases

Klang launches 3 new vaccination centres to counter rising cases

Charles Santiago optimistic over public partnership between Klang Hokkien Hall and National Cancer Society.

COMMENT | Don't speak ill of the dead

COMMENT | Don't speak ill of the dead

But does this principle mean that there is to be no critical assessment of the legacies of important figures?

A chirpy chat with the Queen’s Counsel

A chirpy chat with the Queen’s Counsel

MALAYSIANSKINI | Ng Jern-Fei made waves in 2018 as one of the youngest ever appointees to elite group of lawyers.

'Don't threaten doctors, listen to their concerns' -  Bandar Kuching MP

'Don't threaten doctors, listen to their concerns' - Bandar Kuching MP

Kelvin Yii calls the investigations against healthcare workers for highlighting their plight 'disgraceful'.

COMMENT | Families of murdered boys have gotten payment, but still denied justice

COMMENT | Families of murdered boys have gotten payment, but still denied justice

Not one police officer has been convicted in criminal court over suspicious shootings.

'They were shot dead, execution style' - Surendran recalls grim Glenmarie killings

'They were shot dead, execution style' - Surendran recalls grim Glenmarie killings

Lawyer says he can't remember police ever being successfully prosecuted for wrongful shootings.

Former Suhakam commissioner Mehrun Siraj passes away

Former Suhakam commissioner Mehrun Siraj passes away

She died peacefully this morning at her home due to illness at the age of 75.

Refugee aid distributor heartbroken over having to choose which family to help

Refugee aid distributor heartbroken over having to choose which family to help

'How do you decide who gets to eat for the week? I don't know how,' says Heidy Quah.
Sack or keep? Bersih to stage mock recall election using Tebrau as model

Sack or keep? Bersih to stage mock recall election using Tebrau as model

We saw the frustration of voters and decided to develop an e-voting platform, says the Bersih chairperson.

Four years after his death, Nhaveen's mother calls for anti-bullying day

Four years after his death, Nhaveen's mother calls for anti-bullying day

Let this day be a reminder of changes needed, says Shanti in a heart-rending plea.

Douglas Lim - from teenage singer-songwriter to cutting edge king of parody

Douglas Lim - from teenage singer-songwriter to cutting edge king of parody

MALAYSIANSKINI | Comedian says we can’t be too controlling over what we laugh at as humour will always have a victim.

Klang MP: Let EAIC and Suhakam probe deaths in custody for now

Klang MP: Let EAIC and Suhakam probe deaths in custody for now

This is the first test for new IGP Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, says Charles Santiago.

Pahang Jakoa director chided over post 'warning' those who don't register for vaccine

Pahang Jakoa director chided over post 'warning' those who don't register for vaccine

State directive may place the Orang Asli in difficulties if they do not go for the vaccination, adds Jakoa chief Johari Alwi.

Period spot checks: So many complaints, so little response

Period spot checks: So many complaints, so little response

The Education Ministry has yet to take any apparent action over the issue a month on.