P Ramasamy

A tragedy and a farce

A tragedy and a farce

ADUN SPEAKS | Let us wait and see if this government made up of different elements can work together and govern the nation.

Battles might be lost and won, but the war goes on

Battles might be lost and won, but the war goes on

ADUN SPEAKS | A secret plot in the guise of a Malay only government was hatched some time back.

Stick to agreement, no need red carpet for Anwar

Stick to agreement, no need red carpet for Anwar

COMMENT | Why one agreement before the general election and another one now?

Trump and Modi might disappoint Hitler

Trump and Modi might disappoint Hitler

LETTER | A comparison between the two cannot just be based on the fact that both of them share a similar contempt towards Muslims.

India, US - consider political systems, not individual leaders

India, US - consider political systems, not individual leaders

COMMENT | The American and Indian democracies have in-built checks and balances to check on power abuses.

Imran’s sweet words no match for Malaysia’s trade with India

Imran’s sweet words no match for Malaysia’s trade with India

ADUN SPEAKS | Pakistan does not have the population capacity to generate demand for palm oil like India.

The devil is in the details of PPSMI implementation

The devil is in the details of PPSMI implementation

COMMENT | The opposition against PPSMI is dead against its revival simply on the grounds of nationalism.

Is Harapan government willing to condone obnoxious laws?

Is Harapan government willing to condone obnoxious laws?

ADUN SPEAKS | If not, then what has happened to its election manifesto pledge to remove such laws?

Harapan needs to re-embrace Malaysians with genuine reforms

Harapan needs to re-embrace Malaysians with genuine reforms

COMMENT | The five by-election losses to BN show that the former ruling party is consolidating its political position.

In the face of eviction, families hope for some form of intervention

In the face of eviction, families hope for some form of intervention

ADUN SPEAKS | Workers have been staying in Ladang Sungai Kecil plantation quarters in Penang for generations.

Education portfolio should be entrusted to an elected rep

Education portfolio should be entrusted to an elected rep

COMMENT | There is a mistaken notion that only professionals should be appointed to ministerial positions.

Hannah Yeoh should check her own eyes

Hannah Yeoh should check her own eyes

LETTER | Is she peeved by Maszlee Malik's resignation or my article on his resignation?

Maszlee’s resignation - education minister a tough job with high expectations

Maszlee’s resignation - education minister a tough job with high expectations

ADUN SPEAKS | It is the most politicised job compared with other ministerial positions

How come 'spokesperson' of India was banned earlier?

How come 'spokesperson' of India was banned earlier?

LETTER | 'Hafiz was revealing his shallowness by saying that I acted like a spokesperson for India, just because I was critical of Mahathir.'

Dr M backs secular principles only when Muslims are minorities

Dr M backs secular principles only when Muslims are minorities

ADUN SPEAKS | He wants to act as a spokesperson of Muslim matters in the global arena.

Abim's dialogue with Dong Zong must be encouraged

Abim's dialogue with Dong Zong must be encouraged

ADUN SPEAKS | The Muslim youth organisation certainly understands the challenges faced by the Dong Zong.

Chinese educationist group has democratic right to organise congress

Chinese educationist group has democratic right to organise congress

ADUN SPEAKS | The congress seeks to present views to the gov't in implementing Jawi script in vernacular schools.

A broad concept of humanity is needed to bring about unity

A broad concept of humanity is needed to bring about unity

COMMENT | The Muslims and non-Muslims worlds are deeply intertwined and cannot be easily separated, if at all.

AG needs to withdraw terrorist charges against those arrested for LTTE links

AG needs to withdraw terrorist charges against those arrested for LTTE links

ADUN SPEAKS | Sosma might have replaced the Internal Security Act but it is still a draconian legislation that provides a long period of remand.

Anwar-Azmin rapprochement strengthens multi-racialism

Anwar-Azmin rapprochement strengthens multi-racialism

ADUN SPEAKS | There is too much at stake for both to part ways on issues not cardinal to the struggle of the party.

Waytha is mistaken, Hindus won't forgive Tajuddin easily

Waytha is mistaken, Hindus won't forgive Tajuddin easily

ADUN SPEAKS | This was a deliberate act by Tajuddin, intended to insult not only Rayer but the entire Hindu community in M'sia.

The succession issue: An 'albatross around the neck' of Harapan

The succession issue: An 'albatross around the neck' of Harapan

ADUN SPEAKS | The ruling coalition will suffer, the longer the succession plan for the post of prime minister is dragged on.

The politics of Chin Peng’s ashes

The politics of Chin Peng’s ashes

COMMENT | Politicians should not be insecure with Chin Peng's ashes, allow him to rest in peace.             

Will things get worse before they get better?

Will things get worse before they get better?

COMMENT | It was not only a by-election defeat but bad omen of things to come for Harapan if reasons for defeat are not analysed.