Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad

Anwar's uncanny ability to prove cynics wrong

Anwar's uncanny ability to prove cynics wrong

MP SPEAKS | He understands how complex Malaysia’s diversity is, and the difficulties ordinary Malaysians face.

The Parliament New Malaysia needs

The Parliament New Malaysia needs

MP SPEAKS | The arrogating of power to the executive in the past decades must be reversed.

Reform BR1M/Bantuan Sara Rakyat to solve urban poverty

Reform BR1M/Bantuan Sara Rakyat to solve urban poverty

MP SPEAKS | We need to get the longer term structural policies relating to education and social safety nets right.

What has been achieved in Selangor since 2008?

What has been achieved in Selangor since 2008?

ADUN SPEAKS | The S’gor of 2018 is definitely a better, fairer and more dynamic place than 10 years ago.

Education loses out again in Budget 2017

Education loses out again in Budget 2017

ADUN SPEAKS | Surely a solid higher education is the best way to help the B40s and M40s?

Cops, MCMC damage Malaysia’s image in raiding M’kini, The Star

Cops, MCMC damage Malaysia’s image in raiding M’kini, The Star

PKR Youth condemns the recent raids by the authorities on the premises of Malaysiakini and The Star Online.
Leadership vacuum in Malaysia led to China's meddling

Leadership vacuum in Malaysia led to China's meddling

COMMENT | Denials aside, envoy Huang's remarks is interference. This only happened because Najib's weak.

MAS' woes a reflection of what's wrong with M'sia

MAS' woes a reflection of what's wrong with M'sia

The newly-revamped national carrier Malaysia Airlines Berhad’s termination and rehiring exercise is currently under way. Six thousand people woke up unemployed this week.
Idris Jusoh must stake job on edu system

Idris Jusoh must stake job on edu system

Nik Nazmi responds to Edu Minister II who says he will quit if Malaysia doesn't improve in Timms and Pisa.
PKR rempits? Struggle for change is never perfect

PKR rempits? Struggle for change is never perfect

Breakdown of law and order

Breakdown of law and order

Welcome to Malaysia, after 50 years of independence. Things are falling apart. Law and order have broken down.
Why do terrible MPs get elected?

Why do terrible MPs get elected?

The recent 'bocor' statement by two MPs understandably caused an uproar. Indeed, it was silly for certain quarters in the government to argue that the opposition was trying to gain political mileage ...
Dr M's claim entirely baseless

Dr M's claim entirely baseless

Cultivating the love of books

Cultivating the love of books

new Nik Nazmi writes about his love of books and why this habit should be inculcated in everyone
Loving books and pursuing knowledge

Loving books and pursuing knowledge

new Nik Nazmi writes about his love of books and why this love should be instilled in everyone
Cultivating the love of books

Cultivating the love of books

new Nik Nazmi, a frequent contributor writes about his love of books.
Cultivating the love of books

Cultivating the love of books

new Nik Nazmi, a frequent contributor to malaysiakini and rentakini writes about his love of books.
The Debate on Islam amidst the diversity of Farish Noors writings

The Debate on Islam amidst the diversity of Farish Noors writings

new From Majapahit to Putrajaya has left the reviewer enthralled and at the same time, questioning the Muslim situation.

Islam Hadhari: Melangkaui retorik

Islam Hadhari: Melangkaui retorik

Nik Nazmi reviews 'Islam Hadhari: Satu Penilaian Semula'.
The left, right and centre of Labour

The left, right and centre of Labour

Who is left to save us?

Who is left to save us?

When the judiciary fails to strike down 'hideous and offensive' laws, to whom can litigants turn for protection?
The Sheikh and the England Flag

The Sheikh and the England Flag

new Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad is a guest columnist this week. He talks about being a young Malay Muslim, and coming home upon graduation.
The idiocy of invading Iran

The idiocy of invading Iran

Disregarding international law in going to war in Iraq has set a dangerous precedent. And Bush should not continue the mistake by moving across the borders to Iran. The reasons stack up against his macho talk.
Dealing with the new chattering classes

Dealing with the new chattering classes

With the MSC, more Malaysians become part of the new chattering classes and they can decide what to read and rely on; without help from the government.