P Gunasegaram

BOOK REVIEW | More than a thriller: Empire, murder, intrigue in David's debut novel

BOOK REVIEW | More than a thriller: Empire, murder, intrigue in David's debut novel

A historical fantasy blends Sherlock Holmes, romance, and sharp social satire.
BOOK REVIEW | Putting history right

BOOK REVIEW | Putting history right

Ranjit's well-researched book highlights contributions of non-Malays, Orang Asli to Malaysia.
COMMENT | 10 years or more of trials and tribulations for Malaysia

COMMENT | 10 years or more of trials and tribulations for Malaysia

BN and PN seem poised to win the next general election.
COMMENT | Revamp of national trust fund is very late, but welcome

COMMENT | Revamp of national trust fund is very late, but welcome

RM22b fund gains safeguards after decades of missed opportunities, weak controls.
COMMENT | Sombre, sober reflections on Johor election

COMMENT | Sombre, sober reflections on Johor election

Harapan, Umno need to pay attention to public sentiment over certain things.
COMMENT | LRT3 Shah Alam line welcome but questions on costs, delays remain

COMMENT | LRT3 Shah Alam line welcome but questions on costs, delays remain

Many problems relate to the way contracts are awarded to connected companies in Malaysia.
COMMENT | Is Anwar better for non-Malays, Malaysia?

COMMENT | Is Anwar better for non-Malays, Malaysia?

From the looks of it, Anwar may not get a second term.
COMMENT | Fuel subsidies a massive, unsustainable financial burden

COMMENT | Fuel subsidies a massive, unsustainable financial burden

Let people pay market prices, provide grants to the needy.
COMMENT | Why is PKR-led S'gor govt alienating non-Muslims?

COMMENT | Why is PKR-led S'gor govt alienating non-Muslims?

With low Muslim support and increased disillusionment of non-Muslims, this seems counterintuitive.
COMMENT | 1MDB, Najib and the elections

COMMENT | 1MDB, Najib and the elections

Umno should understand by now that ex-PM is a liability.
COMMENT | Is it Anwar's last hurrah?

COMMENT | Is it Anwar's last hurrah?

This is not an election Malaysians are going to sit out.
COMMENT | Does Bersama have a chance?

COMMENT | Does Bersama have a chance?

Party is realistic about short-term gains, plans big for the future.
COMMENT | An expensive lesson for Anwar

COMMENT | An expensive lesson for Anwar

Sticking with friends better than courting enemies; shame PM had to learn the hard way.
COMMENT | Does Bersama need Muda?

COMMENT | Does Bersama need Muda?

The two parties are reportedly exploring an alliance, but is it worth it?
COMMENT | Why Bersama will be a force in GE16

COMMENT | Why Bersama will be a force in GE16

All seats contested in Selangor are a game changer.
COMMENT | Uncertain election timing leaves alliances on knife's edge

COMMENT | Uncertain election timing leaves alliances on knife's edge

Doubts deepening about stability of partnerships in Madani govt.
COMMENT | Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's master move throws GE16 wide open

COMMENT | Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's master move throws GE16 wide open

Bersama a fresh breeze flowing into the Malaysian political arena.
COMMENT | 25 questions over root cause of Malay (and non-Malay) unease

COMMENT | 25 questions over root cause of Malay (and non-Malay) unease

Let's see if Zahid, Umno could provide answers.
COMMENT | MACC's puzzling probe on Rafizi, Chai explained

COMMENT | MACC's puzzling probe on Rafizi, Chai explained

Govt should expect strong public backlash over this.
COMMENT | Budget cuts reflect fixation on elections

COMMENT | Budget cuts reflect fixation on elections

Spineless Madani govt would rather bribe voters indirectly than cut subsidies.
COMMENT | Second insipid appointment for key post

COMMENT | Second insipid appointment for key post

What qualities should an MACC chief have?
COMMENT | Is SC powerless against 'corporate mafia'?

COMMENT | Is SC powerless against 'corporate mafia'?

If the allegations are true, they are tantamount to market manipulation within the SC's purview.
COMMENT | Trump backs out again

COMMENT | Trump backs out again

US president is trying to save face over his decision on Iran.
COMMENT | Taco, the Strait of Hormuz, and Singapore

COMMENT | Taco, the Strait of Hormuz, and Singapore

Island republic should be more careful with its words.