P Ramasamy

Tanjung Piai debacle, lessons to be learnt and pitfalls to be avoided

Tanjung Piai debacle, lessons to be learnt and pitfalls to be avoided

COMMENT | The results are a clear indication of voters' pent-up anger and frustration Pakatan Harapan.

Much ado about nothing over Azmin's non-invitation

Much ado about nothing over Azmin's non-invitation

The non-invitation to Azmin is not a big blow to democracy, governance or even the credibility of Anwar as PM in waiting.

Racial, religious politics can't be reduced by electoral reform alone

Racial, religious politics can't be reduced by electoral reform alone

ADUN SPEAKS | Reforms to the electoral system must be based on the country’s unique history and experience.

The need to honestly and fairly engage with labour

The need to honestly and fairly engage with labour

ADUN SPEAKS | For unions to be effective in M'sia, fundamental concerns of labour associated with freedom of association must be addressed.

MTUC is needed in the country

MTUC is needed in the country

ADUN SPEAKS | Reform NLAC to ensure MTUC has bigger and more effective role of endorsement rather than consultation.

MPN was subservient to BN gov't, should play critical role now

MPN was subservient to BN gov't, should play critical role now

ADUN SPEAKS | The body was on the verge of being struck off and its blind support of Zainal Kling raises more questions.

Laws must synchronise with human dignity

Laws must synchronise with human dignity

ADUN SPEAKS | The arrests of 12 persons for alleged LTTE links highlight whether we are making any progress in the realm of human rights or human dignity.

Charge those detained for links with LTTE in open court

Charge those detained for links with LTTE in open court

ADUN SPEAKS | If there is evidence, charge those arrested right away, instead of detaining them under Sosma.

Malay congress to thwart Harapan’s succession plan

Malay congress to thwart Harapan’s succession plan

ADUN SPEAKS | It is meant to shore up political support for Dr M to continue as PM and not to give up power to Anwar.

Regulating the changing nature of workers-employers ties

Regulating the changing nature of workers-employers ties

ADUN SPEAKS | Improving the conditions of the workers should be relative to the production process.
Freedom of speech is a myth

Freedom of speech is a myth

ADUN SPEAKS | For, there is no such thing as unrestricted freedom of speech.

It's mischievous to play on succession issue

It's mischievous to play on succession issue

ADUN SPEAKS | Kadir should accept that Mahathir will hand over power to Anwar within a reasonable timeframe.

Who am I, peacemaker or terrorist?

Who am I, peacemaker or terrorist?

ADUN SPEAKS | I will not allow all the deliberate hindrances to prevent me from discharging my duties.  

What is so special about fugitive Naik?

What is so special about fugitive Naik?

LETTER | The government still wants to bend over backwards to protect him.

Pakatan Harapan comes to the rescue of Sabah and Sarawak

Pakatan Harapan comes to the rescue of Sabah and Sarawak

COMMENT | The proposed MA63 amendment will restore both states to their rightful place in the Federation of Malaysia.

New government, but same old police force

New government, but same old police force

ADUN SPEAKS | The Batu Arang shootings to death of three men are not the first - and certainly not going to be the last.

Race to the bottom: Politics of the Umno-PAS charter

Race to the bottom: Politics of the Umno-PAS charter

ADUN SPEAKS | Can Harapan surmount this challenge of race and religion - or are we all together in this tragic race to the bottom?

Higher retirement age not the only way to protect worker welfare

Higher retirement age not the only way to protect worker welfare

ADUN SPEAKS | Surely the gov't can think of other ways to increase employees' purchasing power.

Poverty of analysis or analysis of poverty?

Poverty of analysis or analysis of poverty?

ADUN SPEAKS | ‘I don’t know why Azmin is so defensive of the government’s figures.’
Naik should stop his diabolical game of hatred against non-Muslims in M'sia

Naik should stop his diabolical game of hatred against non-Muslims in M'sia

ADUN SPEAKS | Since he is a fugitive running from the Indian law, he wants to drag the local Hindus into his game.

Is khat worth it, after all?

Is khat worth it, after all?

ADUN SPEAKS | The gov't's victory in terms of the khat policy might turn out to be pyrrhic.

Mandatory khat policy brings out worst imagined fears of non-Malays

Mandatory khat policy brings out worst imagined fears of non-Malays

ADUN SPEAKS | 'It isn't so much the fear of khat per se, but what might follow if such an education policy takes root.'

Issue not khat or fears of non-Malays, it's everything viewed racially, religiously

Issue not khat or fears of non-Malays, it's everything viewed racially, religiously

ADUN SPEAKS | M'sians should not think and act along the lines of who gains and who loses.

Why should Kit Siang leave the country?

Why should Kit Siang leave the country?

LETTER | He has an inalienable right to stay in this country because he is a citizen.