Ramon Navaratnam

We the majority fully support G25's stand on GE14

We the majority fully support G25's stand on GE14

LETTER | The clarion call to all eligible voters to come in full force is particularly pertinent.

Manifestos are bright but will delivery be right?

Manifestos are bright but will delivery be right?

COMMENT | The two manifestos are not sufficient to meet the rakyat's legitimate expectations.

MACC must join forces with rakyat to fight money politics in GE14

MACC must join forces with rakyat to fight money politics in GE14

LETTER | We have to fight political corruption to protect the electoral process and to ensure progress.

Drop in Corruption Perception Index is disappointing!

Drop in Corruption Perception Index is disappointing!

LETTER | 'All the work done by the MACC to fight corruption has been negated by the inability to do more to contain grand corruption.'

Is #UndiRosak doing the rest of us a disservice?

Is #UndiRosak doing the rest of us a disservice?

LETTER | The campaign is a sad indictment of the state of affairs in the country. 

Some quarters staying too silent on Ismail Mina

Some quarters staying too silent on Ismail Mina

LETTER | Almost all Malaysians were shocked and deeply disappointed by the divisive discussions that took place at the recent “Rise of the Ummah” Convention.

PM’s advice against hate politics should apply to all M’sians

PM’s advice against hate politics should apply to all M’sians

LETTER | Hate politics from any and all political quarters should be equally condemned.

What happened to the 2020 ‘developed nation’ target date?

What happened to the 2020 ‘developed nation’ target date?

LETTER | Economists predict that developed nation status can be achieved by 2024, but only if major reforms are introduced.

Where to and quo vadis, our beloved Malaysia?

Where to and quo vadis, our beloved Malaysia?

LETTER | A heartfelt poem to question where this nation is headed and how its citizens can reset the course.

New hope for the environment at long last

New hope for the environment at long last

LETTER | The proposed Environmental Protection Act gives M'sians new hope for the future.

We should do more than monitor our projects

We should do more than monitor our projects

LETTER | Monitoring project implementation a good step, but we should aim to monitor quality as well.

Moody's raises red flags over Budget 2018

Moody's raises red flags over Budget 2018

LETTER | Rating agency not optimistic that the forecast of 5.5 percent growth will be achieved.

Will Budget 2018 address flailing school system and weak economy?

Will Budget 2018 address flailing school system and weak economy?

Urgent attention is needed on the troubling status of the education system and the economy.

The EC could do more to help East Malaysians vote

The EC could do more to help East Malaysians vote

We should not deny this precious right just because of some outdated regulations.

Please don't burden our children with book loads!

Please don't burden our children with book loads!

Complaints about burdening our children with unnecessarily heavy book loads have been persistent for a long time.

Candidates must be more able and honest and not just likeable to win the GE14

Candidates must be more able and honest and not just likeable to win the GE14

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahir Hamidi is sending an unclear message to BN political leaders about choice of GE14 candidates.

Bumiputera empowerment is impressive, but how much do they gain?

Bumiputera empowerment is impressive, but how much do they gain?

Are tax payers' funds actually equipping bumi contractors with the right skills, capabilities and real experience in sustaining business progress?

Hail to the MACC chief for being bold

Hail to the MACC chief for being bold

COMMENT | This may be our last chance to get out of the ‘corruption trap’.

Don’t just blame the bad advisers, sack them

Don’t just blame the bad advisers, sack them

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated in his speech yesterday at a book launch at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) that, “The formation of a nation does not only depend on the kings and political leaders, but also by the advisers to the leaders.”

Congrats to the PM for following wasatiyyah

Congrats to the PM for following wasatiyyah

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and the government have to be congratulated for not tabling PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s bill to amend the Shariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act or Act 355.

Do we need a happiness minister?

Do we need a happiness minister?

The Fifth World Happiness Report 2017 was released on March 20 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) .

PM, please adopt inclusive policies to prevent a failing state

PM, please adopt inclusive policies to prevent a failing state

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is right to “uplift the bumiputra to a respected level in society”. In fact a great deal has already been achieved by the government over the years especially since 1970.

Can the Election Commission do more for the rakyat?

Can the Election Commission do more for the rakyat?

With the 14th general election (GE14) approaching us so fast, as time moves so quickly, we will ask ourselves whether the Election Commission (EC) is doing enough to serve the rakyat?

How to deal with the bloated civil service?

How to deal with the bloated civil service?

Finally the government itself has described the civil service as bloated.