Premesh Chandran

COMMENT | From Davos to Putrajaya: Sovereignty not optional

COMMENT | From Davos to Putrajaya: Sovereignty not optional

It must be designed, defended and deployed.
BOOK REVIEW | Top banker gives rare candid view of 7 missed opportunities

BOOK REVIEW | Top banker gives rare candid view of 7 missed opportunities

It is a thought-provoking read and a challenge to break the cycle.
11.11.99 - When Mahathir gave us 9 days to launch Malaysiakini

11.11.99 - When Mahathir gave us 9 days to launch Malaysiakini

Next Saturday, Nov 20, marks Malaysiakini’s 22nd anniversary.

COMMENT | The business of the media industry - can it survive?

COMMENT | The business of the media industry - can it survive?

Digital disruption closing more print media, online sites hit too.

Obama banks on TPPA as leverage for better governance

Obama banks on TPPA as leverage for better governance

Highlights of a one-hour discussion between President Obama and civil society.
'The Game Changer' makes it to Cannes festival

'The Game Changer' makes it to Cannes festival

Ex-Malaysiakini TV producer Indrani Kopal's documentary is to be screened.
Breaking the link between power and graft

Breaking the link between power and graft

FREE A panel discussion on Thursday focuses on this key challenge.
Attacks on Malaysiakini, here we go again

Attacks on Malaysiakini, here we go again

NONE COMMENT The attacks against Malaysiakini signal that the gov't is getting desperate. Let’s dissect the accusations one by one.
Brisbane airport drama for AirAsia passengers

Brisbane airport drama for AirAsia passengers

Passengers kept in plane for over 18 hours after repeated failed landings due to poor visibility.
MPSJ revokes development order on utility land

MPSJ revokes development order on utility land

The Subang Jaya town council revokes its order granting permission to Telekom to build a nine-storey commercial building on land designated for public utilities.
USJ folks battle-ready against development of TM land

USJ folks battle-ready against development of TM land

Can land for public utilities be used for commercial purposes? With authorities giving the green light, residents around the country face a new threat to their neighbourhoods. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR leader begins uncertain journey to Putrajaya

PKR leader begins uncertain journey to Putrajaya

analysis Having won in Permatang Pauh, Anwar Ibrahim has taken the first steps on his journey to Putrajaya. But can he get there?
Should Malaysiakini go free?

Should Malaysiakini go free?

Anwar gains late swing among Malays

Anwar gains late swing among Malays

anwar ibrahim and pkr speech If last night’s turnout at Lembah Pantai is any indication, undecided Malay voters may yet be prepared to back the opposition.
Malay votes decisive for PKR

Malay votes decisive for PKR

analysis The key to PKR’s victory will be Malay voters. A swing among these voters will ensure that the party will remain ‘relevant’.
Umno may lose up to 10 seats

Umno may lose up to 10 seats

analysis After four years of ineffectual leadership by Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, we expect a slight swing against the government among Malay voters this time.
Kelana Jaya: A duel with unlikely foes

Kelana Jaya: A duel with unlikely foes

Seasoned MCA politician Lee Hwa Beng will be facing a cameraman who recently catapulted to fame and an author for the parliamentary seat.
General election: The hidden battles

General election: The hidden battles

analysis While election campaigns will focus on the battle between the incumbents and the challengers, silent battles are being waged within parties and within respective alliances.
Who's the best PKR candidate?

Who's the best PKR candidate?

opinion There are strong grounds to show that a Malay candidate will not be able to achieve the crucial victory PKR needs in the by-election.
Blogs and boundaries of responsibility

Blogs and boundaries of responsibility

Despite the dangers, Rocky and Jeff Ooi did not hide behind the protection of anonymity. They choose to publicly associate with their blogs.
Q&A: I did not short-sell the ringgit

Q&A: I did not short-sell the ringgit

We were not sellers of the currency during or several months before the crisis; on the contrary, we were buyers when the currencies began to decline, George Soros tells Malaysiakini.
Soros to visit Msia, may meet Mahathir

Soros to visit Msia, may meet Mahathir

exclusive George Soros will be making his maiden visit to Malaysia this week and has hinted that he may meet his nemesis, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Soros open to meeting Mahathir

Soros open to meeting Mahathir

exclusive Renowned financial investor George Soros and the former Malaysian premier could find out they have more in common than they realise.
Q&A: Soros on opening up closed societies

Q&A: Soros on opening up closed societies

exclusive Renowned financier George Soros explains what drives him in supporting the global movement for an 'open society'.