Sim Kwang Yang

Another insult to our parliamentary democracy?

Another insult to our parliamentary democracy?

If the YB from Port Klang is honourable, he should quit.
Gated community, or not?

Gated community, or not?

sim kwang yang comments As the debate rages on, a convincing argument can made in favour of such communities with the potential to become vibrant neighbourhood.
S'wak and Sabah adopted children in M'sian family

S'wak and Sabah adopted children in M'sian family

sim kwang yang comments A mere public holiday on Sept 16 will do nothing to right the wrongs of 46 years of federal neglect over Sarawak and Sabah.
Will Najib succeed where others have failed?

Will Najib succeed where others have failed?

The three-headed hydra

The three-headed hydra

sim kwang yang comments COMMENT It's time for Pakatan parties to abandon individual ego trips in favour of a common goal before they fall apart.
Beyonce, PAS, and biopower

Beyonce, PAS, and biopower

sim kwang yang comments The controversy over the US entertainer's concert in Malaysia is a miniature reflection of a global fight between two discourses
China - the silent giant miracle

China - the silent giant miracle

I cannot help but be amazed at the economic miracle that has silently taken place in that vast and troubled land over the past 30 years.
China: The awakened giant

China: The awakened giant

sim kwang yang comments In about a week, on Oct 1, China will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the birth of this new Chinese nation-state.
Indonesian ninjas and Malaysian sub

Indonesian ninjas and Malaysian sub

Our new super submarine can protect us from invading boatloads of Indonesian samurais and their ninja darts.
S'wak, Sabah - beautiful states wrecked by bad politics

S'wak, Sabah - beautiful states wrecked by bad politics

sim kwang yang comments Corrupt politics are ruining the closest thing to Eden but the resilience of its people and the land will see it through.
Justice now for Penan rape victims

Justice now for Penan rape victims

Finally, it is officially confirmed - Penan girls in the interiors have been raped by timber camp workers.
MCMC on the wrong side of history

MCMC on the wrong side of history

COMMENT The incident of the cow-head protest and the home minister's response are indeed very "offensive" to Malaysians of all races.
2 Malaysia in health services

2 Malaysia in health services

As we approach Sept 16, the date on which Sarawak achieved independence through by joing Malaysia 46 years ago, my thought turns to the progress made in developing my home state.
One mountain, two warring tigers

One mountain, two warring tigers

sim kwang yang comments The Ong-Chua fight has all the elements of an unfolding drama much more exciting to watch than soap opera on TV.
Merdeka memories and dreams

Merdeka memories and dreams

sim kwang yang comments It was a time when the simple joys of an era gone by brought so much pleasure and life was uncomplicated by race, religion or culture.
The decline of Chinese newspapers

The decline of Chinese newspapers

sim kwang yang comments The original glue of the Chinese community - newspapers - is becoming unstuck ignominiously;their standing eroded by the rising number of Internet news portal that are proving to be more credible.
Whistle-blower's letter puts MACC on trial

Whistle-blower's letter puts MACC on trial

sim kwang yang comments The letter is so believable to many netizens because its content answers many of the puzzling questions hanging in the air. It explains why...
A crippled Umno campaign in Pasir

A crippled Umno campaign in Pasir

sim kwang yang comments Umno's choice of candidate is rebounding on it with a vengeance forcing it to adopt damage control measures instead of focusing on the campaign.
The spectre of  H1N1

The spectre of H1N1

sim kwang yang comments Perhaps BN and the Pakatan coalition should declare a moratorium in their over-heated politicking and urgently discuss a by-partisan effort to combat the H1N1 menace.
Morality and faith cannot be legislated

Morality and faith cannot be legislated

NONE Indeed this is not merely an issue about 'Islamic principles', it is also an issue about good governance, jurisprudence, and prudence in legislation.
Police and biopower

Police and biopower

COMMENT The difference between a truly developed nation and a developing third world country is that the people make a difference.
The Umno dilemma

The Umno dilemma

sim kwang yang comments Umno-owed Utusan Malaysia's racial tirade is revealing. It shows the inability of Umno to create a new narrative to meet the changing reality of Malaysia.
Currents of change in the river of history

Currents of change in the river of history

sim kwang yang comments As you read this, tens of thousands of Malaysians are marching the streets against the ISA. Such public demonstrations would be unthinkable 30 years ago.
Sex, videotape and the underworld

Sex, videotape and the underworld

sim kwang yang comments Unlike the last time, when Chua resigned from his ministerial office meekly, he is now all ruffled up, prepared to take the fight to its bitter end.