Phlip Rodrigues

COMMENT | What nasty game will boorish Bung play?

COMMENT | What nasty game will boorish Bung play?

The Sabah Umno man may have some cards up his sleeves to retake the 'goldmine'.

COMMENT | Sabah voters face a stark choice

COMMENT | Sabah voters face a stark choice

COMMENT | They can choose home-grown harmony or peninsular-style politics of race and religion.

COMMENT | Step aside, let young blood lead the way

COMMENT | Step aside, let young blood lead the way

The country's fate no longer lies with the old guard.

COMMENT | Fighting for the soul of America

COMMENT | Fighting for the soul of America

Donald Trump and Joe Biden go head-on in the race for the White House.

COMMENT | 63 years later down the road - whither goes Malaysia?

COMMENT | 63 years later down the road - whither goes Malaysia?

The fruits of independence are turning sour with the rise of religious and racial bigotry.

COMMENT | Sabah battle a crucial litmus test for Bersatu

COMMENT | Sabah battle a crucial litmus test for Bersatu

A Shafie landslide will send an unmistakable signal that Muhyiddin is not a suitable leader for Malaysia.
COMMENT | Tears won't flow for the fallen leader

COMMENT | Tears won't flow for the fallen leader

Najib shows no contrition for the crime he has committed.

COMMENT | Who yearns for the dawn of another Najib era?

COMMENT | Who yearns for the dawn of another Najib era?

The former prime minister might enter the political area yet again.

COMMENT | So many hands on the knife: Who will backstab PN?

COMMENT | So many hands on the knife: Who will backstab PN?

The ruling coalition doesn't know who will deliver the fatal blow.

COMMENT | The state and the press - never-ending story of love and hate

COMMENT | The state and the press - never-ending story of love and hate

Journalists will always be on 'war footing' with the powers that be.

COMMENT | The speaker is the face of Parliament

COMMENT | The speaker is the face of Parliament

It will be a sad day when the presiding officer can be removed for political reasons.

COMMENT | Harapan's risky gamble in picking Shafie

COMMENT | Harapan's risky gamble in picking Shafie

If this is all Harapan can offer to the country, it is entertaining an 'extravagant dream' of reclaiming the high ground.
COMMENT | Political 'toddler' Bersatu flexing weak muscles

COMMENT | Political 'toddler' Bersatu flexing weak muscles

Muhyiddin goes hounding opponents in frantic bid to stay in power.

COMMENT | All's not well in Muhyiddin's land

COMMENT | All's not well in Muhyiddin's land

There's a general unease about the direction the country is taking under a new leader.

COMMENT | Making a mess out of politics

COMMENT | Making a mess out of politics

Endless political brawl gives elected representatives a bad name.

COMMENT | Najib, Zahid put on a show in desperate quest for power

COMMENT | Najib, Zahid put on a show in desperate quest for power

COMMENT | These two Umno soul-mates are trying to dig themselves out of their political graves.

COMMENT | Bersatu - a sturdy pillar or a fast-flying cloud?

COMMENT | Bersatu - a sturdy pillar or a fast-flying cloud?

Only a snap election can decide Muhyiddin's strength.

COMMENT | Turning to the Almighty as a last resort

COMMENT | Turning to the Almighty as a last resort

Najib thinks God is on his side after taking a solemn oath.
COMMENT | Who calls the shots - Putrajaya or states?

COMMENT | Who calls the shots - Putrajaya or states?

For far too long the states in Malaysia have been subservient to the federal government.
COMMENT | Don't use MCO as weapon to disrupt business operations

COMMENT | Don't use MCO as weapon to disrupt business operations

Prolonging the shutdown of companies on grounds of politics or race can have dire consequences.
COMMENT | Don't treat young MCO offenders like hardcore criminals

COMMENT | Don't treat young MCO offenders like hardcore criminals

A stint in prison can have adverse consequences on their susceptible minds.

Let NGOs help those who are most in need

Let NGOs help those who are most in need

COMMENT | These volunteers are also frontliners in the great battle against the pandemic outbreak.

China sees light but the world lives in darkness

China sees light but the world lives in darkness

COMMENT | The communist giant must be transparent on how it defeated Covid-19.

Turning to prayer for its healing power

Turning to prayer for its healing power

COMMENT | In times of great calamity, we pray for deliverance.