Phlip Rodrigues

COMMENT | America has decided: Mr President, you're fired!

COMMENT | America has decided: Mr President, you're fired!

In the days and weeks to come, there will be a surge in analyses about what went wrong with Trump's strategy.

COMMENT | 'Sleepy' Joe getting the upper hand on 'Superman' Trump

COMMENT | 'Sleepy' Joe getting the upper hand on 'Superman' Trump

The incumbent president is facing an uphill battle for the White House.

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.