Nathaniel Tan

I considered spoiling my vote, but...

I considered spoiling my vote, but...

COMMENT | A Harapan win would shatter the myth that only one party can govern M'sia.

Are unexpected tsunamis the biggest?

Are unexpected tsunamis the biggest?

COMMENT | Reduced GE14 hype doesn't necessarily mean reduced votes for the opposition.

Defacing Mahathir: A move to take unity out of the picture

Defacing Mahathir: A move to take unity out of the picture

COMMENT | Removing Dr M's face from billboards is merely part of a decades-long effort to divide M'sians.

Let nomination day gaffes be the last of their kind

Let nomination day gaffes be the last of their kind

COMMENT | The opposition must practice the organisational discipline and standards expected of a future gov't.

PKR needs to focus on unity and stability

PKR needs to focus on unity and stability

COMMENT | PKR’s prominent and potentially historic position in GE14 means it will be closely watched.

It’s not a crime to remove illegal flags

It’s not a crime to remove illegal flags

COMMENT | How can it be illegal for residents to remove trash in their neighbourhood?

The dark side of election handouts

The dark side of election handouts

COMMENT | Giving out cash and goods in exchange for votes is an extension of feudalism.

BN's last-minute insidious attacks on democracy

BN's last-minute insidious attacks on democracy

COMMENT | 'BN is banking on these changes not generating much public outcry in the long term.'

Fake news, Facebook and fanning emotions

Fake news, Facebook and fanning emotions

COMMENT | Dismissal by labelling something as ‘fake news’ is used by both sides.

We need a maximum ratio for constituency size

We need a maximum ratio for constituency size

COMMENT | Our current provision of 'approximately equal' really isn't working out.

Why exempt Guan Eng and Azmin from term limits?

Why exempt Guan Eng and Azmin from term limits?

COMMENT | It's arbitrary, self-serving and nonsensical to argue two-term limits are good but not for some.

Kuching archbishop’s grace under fire

Kuching archbishop’s grace under fire

COMMENT | Simon Poh's conciliatory attitude in response to Kuching courthouse incident is to be commended.

#UndiRosak - do's and don'ts in responding

#UndiRosak - do's and don'ts in responding

When engaging with #UndiRosak, perhaps it is not unhealthy to at least acknowledge the truth.

UndiRosak - the limits of a black and white democracy

UndiRosak - the limits of a black and white democracy

All you can do is cast a vote, and hope for the best for the next five years or so.

Advocating for Azmin Ali, Umno-style?

Advocating for Azmin Ali, Umno-style?

COMMENT | I think it’s fair to say that Azmin cannot capture the imagination of rural Malaysia in the way Mahathir can.

Beyond Dr M: What of Bersatu and Harapan?

Beyond Dr M: What of Bersatu and Harapan?

COMMENT | Mahathir is a unique individual in a unique position but…

Mahathir: Approve or disapprove?

Mahathir: Approve or disapprove?

COMMENT | Does he still have that killer instinct and appetite for authority?

Mahathir: The man BN fears the most

Mahathir: The man BN fears the most

The attacks on Dr M may indicate that he is having an impact on the electorate.

Getting the Harapan house in order

Getting the Harapan house in order

Stability is important when putting forth a PM candidate. 

How introducing non-constituency seats will help M'sia

How introducing non-constituency seats will help M'sia

COMMENT | Bersih's proposal to modify state electoral systems will help ensure every vote truly counts.

What punishment does Zaid Ibrahim deserve?

What punishment does Zaid Ibrahim deserve?

COMMENT | Whatever one's feelings on what Zaid said, threats of violence cross a moral line.

Constitutional monarchy: The dignified and the efficient

Constitutional monarchy: The dignified and the efficient

COMMENT | Ideally, the crown and the government are institutions meant to balance and strengthen one another.

Should celebrities comment on politics?

Should celebrities comment on politics?

COMMENT | Celebs should be allowed a say, subject to the same consequences as another ordinary member of the public. 

A sad parting of ways

A sad parting of ways

COMMENT | A lament for once mighty Khalid Ibrahim, now lurching tragically towards Umno.