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Najib’s complete meltdown in Al Jazeera interview

Najib’s complete meltdown in Al Jazeera interview

COMMENT | Najib stood up, sat down, lingered on the set, then sat down and stood up again.

Why we shouldn’t get involved with the Middle East

Why we shouldn’t get involved with the Middle East

COMMENT | It is better to be safe than sorry - Jho Low’s dealings are a good example.

‘Monopoly in drug procurement’ - Health Ministry makes wrong diagnosis

‘Monopoly in drug procurement’ - Health Ministry makes wrong diagnosis

COMMENT | Blanket denial of corruption in medicine supply chain belies intent to maintain status quo.

Why Anifah has no right to school Saifuddin in Parliament

Why Anifah has no right to school Saifuddin in Parliament

COMMENT | Foreign minister’s predecessor needs to understand a simple principle - when in a hole, stop digging.

What M’sia must do to withstand a global recession

What M’sia must do to withstand a global recession

COMMENT | Any perturbation in the global economy is bound to have a huge impact on us.

The many firsts of Anwar’s latest Parliament comeback

The many firsts of Anwar’s latest Parliament comeback

COMMENT | His election has created a series of firsts in the country’s political history.

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

COMMENT | One can, perhaps, forgive MMC-Gamuda for going ballistic as fear can germinate in the market.

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

COMMENT | One can, perhaps, forgive MMC-Gamuda for going ballistic as fear can germinate in the market.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which ministry is most corrupt of all?

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which ministry is most corrupt of all?

COMMENT | Tell-tale signs that there is one which could be the cesspit of corruption.

Saiful Bukhari, the incredulous candidate

Saiful Bukhari, the incredulous candidate

COMMENT | He has to take the plot to the logical extreme, precisely because Umno and PAS have lost.

May 9 was only the beginning of the road to M'sia Baru

May 9 was only the beginning of the road to M'sia Baru

COMMENT | Harapan’s transition of PMs must not hit a hitch, as Umno and PAS are hoping it would.

Ensuring food security should be part of the national economic plan

Ensuring food security should be part of the national economic plan

COMMENT | Fortifying the country's agricultural backbone can end rural-to-urban poverty.

In defence of Mat Sabu’s ‘18-wheeler’ diplomacy

In defence of Mat Sabu’s ‘18-wheeler’ diplomacy

COMMENT | His critics say he has been sleeping on the job, but the minister is working hard to keep M’sia safe.

Better to be honest than diplomatic

Better to be honest than diplomatic

COMMENT | Saifuddin Abdullah was not wrong in speaking up about his dislike towards two countries.

‘Billion Dollar Whale’ won’t exonerate Najib – and Shafee knows it

‘Billion Dollar Whale’ won’t exonerate Najib – and Shafee knows it

COMMENT | If the book is entered as evidence, it leaves the door open to more revelations.

‘Own goal’ not the correct analogy for Anwar’s PD move

‘Own goal’ not the correct analogy for Anwar’s PD move

COMMENT | Top players are fielded the moment they attain match fitness, not sidelined.

What can Anwar offer Port Dickson as MP?

What can Anwar offer Port Dickson as MP?

COMMENT | Should Anwar win the seat, he will be expected to develop the coastal town.

Bad politics, bad policy: Revisiting 'The Colour of Inequality'

Bad politics, bad policy: Revisiting 'The Colour of Inequality'

COMMENT | We have to understand the structural reforms needed to save the economy.

Keeping the transition plan on track

Keeping the transition plan on track

COMMENT | Political careerists out to derail this plan should prove their mettle first.

Anwar's enabling by the monarchy and Negeri Sembilan democracy

Anwar's enabling by the monarchy and Negeri Sembilan democracy

COMMENT | Naysayers of the Port Dickson move have missed several key points. 

Low turnouts not a measure of patriotism

Low turnouts not a measure of patriotism

COMMENT | While low numbers were seen for all the three by-elections to date, let us wait for Anwar's.

Istac and the closing of the Malay mind

Istac and the closing of the Malay mind

COMMENT | Should we focus on Islam or the Malay world or both?

The need to do a ‘SPIT’ on Forest City

The need to do a ‘SPIT’ on Forest City

COMMENT | Study on ‘ social political impact too’ (SPIT) is needed before such developments.

Can bumis compete with Chinese nationals?

Can bumis compete with Chinese nationals?

COMMENT | Yes they can, if they work hard and work smart.