Rais Hussin

Unethical for politicians to steal athletes' SEA Games limelight

Unethical for politicians to steal athletes' SEA Games limelight

COMMENT | When reality bites, the Sea Games’ gold windfall won't save the PM.

Voting PAS is equal to voting Umno

Voting PAS is equal to voting Umno

COMMENT | There is no need for Harapan to fear three-cornered fights.

Amanat Hadi and the Muawiyah of Malaysia

Amanat Hadi and the Muawiyah of Malaysia

COMMENT | 'Hadi drew a line that separates PAS and Umno - indeed PAS and all other Malaysian'.

Najib's US trip has all the ingredients for a PR disaster

Najib's US trip has all the ingredients for a PR disaster

COMMENT | Several reasons indicate it is a badly advised trip.

Is China colonising Malaysia?

Is China colonising Malaysia?

COMMENT | No, but a strong Chinese influence throughout the country may overwhelm local interests.

The RCI galore: Panic has set into Umno and BN

The RCI galore: Panic has set into Umno and BN

COMMENT | The Umno supreme council members have found themselves backed into the corner.

Wrong move to call Dr M ‘main enemy of Malays’

Wrong move to call Dr M ‘main enemy of Malays’

COMMENT | No one identifies an enemy ahead of time unless he wants one.

'Hadi Awang has lost it'

'Hadi Awang has lost it'

COMMENT | He has shown truth does not matter, only politics do.

Umno not the only party that can represent the Malays

Umno not the only party that can represent the Malays

COMMENT | Malays defend their institutions and way of life best, when they allow democracy to prevail.

A dastardly attempt to exonerate 1MDB

A dastardly attempt to exonerate 1MDB

COMMENT | Ex-Selangor MB now argues in support of 1MDB - and goes on to say it has been ‘politicised’.

ECRL not a game changer

ECRL not a game changer

COMMENT | A true game changer is an economic project plugged into the global economy.

The four Ps of Umno and five Os of Bersatu

The four Ps of Umno and five Os of Bersatu

COMMENT | Umno is obsessed with ranks, their pockets, stomachs and sacking critics while Bersatu has 'old but gold' leaders. 

The winning combination that is Pakatan Harapan

The winning combination that is Pakatan Harapan

COMMENT | If all sides can confine their fights to target BN, Najib’s leadership can face serious damage.

Calculating GE14 - building up to be a cliffhanger?

Calculating GE14 - building up to be a cliffhanger?

COMMENT | Umno is deriving its strength primarily from working with the political parties in Sabah and Sarawak.

Umno's 'childish' tactics are bound to boomerang on it

Umno's 'childish' tactics are bound to boomerang on it

COMMENT | 'When we follow the footsteps of Mahathir and reject tyranny and corruption wholesale, we are all Anak Lelaki Malaysia Jati.'

Is PM Najib Abdul Razak trapped?

Is PM Najib Abdul Razak trapped?

COMMENT | Bersatu's Rais Hussin lists scandals plaguing Najib's administration and says the current opposition line-up is ready to right the wrongs. 

Hadi's flawed understanding of Islamic governance

Hadi's flawed understanding of Islamic governance

COMMENT | Does the PAS president view Islam as a total way of life, or a totalitarian system?

Why Umno is afraid of Pakatan Harapan

Why Umno is afraid of Pakatan Harapan

COMMENT | Malaysians have moved and looked ahead - they want a new government in the 14th general election.

With the old and young pitting their strength, Harapan means business

With the old and young pitting their strength, Harapan means business

COMMENT | This is why every eligible voter - young and old - must vote.

Three captains in Harapan are better than none

Three captains in Harapan are better than none

COMMENT | This ship is doomed only if the captains refuse to yield in front of an iceberg.

Rejecting Najib’s overtures towards Indian Muslims

Rejecting Najib’s overtures towards Indian Muslims

COMMENT | Indian Muslims must be smart enough to know: God helps those who help themselves.

Questions about Najib's China policy

Questions about Najib's China policy

COMMENT | Bandar M’sia partner Wanda Group’s recent activities raise doubts about Najib’s judgment.

Muhyiddin is right on the impending Malay tsunami

Muhyiddin is right on the impending Malay tsunami

COMMENT |  It's foolish to exaggerate, but all the signs have been there and are growing.

M’sia facing double jeopardy in ties with Saudi Arabia

M’sia facing double jeopardy in ties with Saudi Arabia

COMMENT | Is the relationship genuine, or is this merely a facade of goodwill?