Stanley Koh

Umno psyche: Whither the direction?

Umno psyche: Whither the direction?

Like it or not, all Malaysians are stakeholders in the well being of Umno and 'money politics' in Umno is a concern for every Malaysian.
Statistics: Travesty of truth

Statistics: Travesty of truth

Malaysians should think for themselves rather than take as gospel every statistic presented to them.
Political culture of U-turns

Political culture of U-turns

The government cannot fool you all the time, but can fool you enough each election time to rule for a long time.
Doublespeak of rookie politicians

Doublespeak of rookie politicians

Among some aspiring politicians, the desperate quest to reach the top darkens their sense of right and wrong.
It's about freedom...

It's about freedom...

Critical thinking tells us that wars and riots are not caused by bloggers but political leaders in power.
Rat race to madness

Rat race to madness

In five to 10 years, suicide will be the second biggest cause of deaths in this country, after cardiovascular diseases. But this is only the tip of the iceberg.
Politics - where stupidity is no handicap

Politics - where stupidity is no handicap

French conqueror Napolean Bonaparte put his finger on the pulse of politics with his acute observation. Is this true of Malaysia as well?
Betrayal in the dark corridors of power

Betrayal in the dark corridors of power

Universal values like gratitude and friendship are fleeting illusions in politics. Dr M should know that it is 'normal' for those he had helped in the past to betray him now.
M'sians brace for tough times ahead

M'sians brace for tough times ahead

Malaysians have probably learnt by now that the two most common elements in the world are hydrogen and stupidity. But not in that order.
That rare gem called political integrity

That rare gem called political integrity

Mahatma Gandhi had it. But over here, it is like digging a desert with a teaspoon in search of dinosaur fossils.
Malaysian politics and language

Malaysian politics and language

It's time to cleanse the political rhetoric to reflect the realities facing Malaysia and for our leaders to speak plainly, directly and with honesty.
Storm in the teh tarik cup

Storm in the teh tarik cup

Umno Youth's confrontational actions have caused much discomfort and are leading to questions about its real role within the Barisan Nasional.
Mahjong: Boon or bane?

Mahjong: Boon or bane?

For the avid gambler even a golf course can become a casino. He will bet on anything. 'Five bucks says that the mosquito flies right'.
Goodbye rooster, hello dog

Goodbye rooster, hello dog

A SMS message from an old friend flashed on my cell-phone. It read, 'A little bird flying above you. You look up and it poops on your eye...'
War and peace Part 2

War and peace Part 2

Peaceful cooperation and economic development must be part and parcel of new approaches and directions in the Pacific region which supports almost one-half of the world's population.
War and peace Part 1

War and peace Part 1

Human beings are warlike creatures. From ancient days of war horses to modern warheads, inventions are getting better and more effective at mass killing.
Policing without abuse, brutality

Policing without abuse, brutality

Current government efforts to end abuse of police powers should include long term determination to ensure good law enforcement and policing.
Jerai electorate should realise folly

Jerai electorate should realise folly

Prepaid registration move an overreaction

Prepaid registration move an overreaction

Haze: Accept it with positive attitude

Haze: Accept it with positive attitude

April Fool's Day joke a good reminder

April Fool's Day joke a good reminder

I refer to your 'exclusive' news item April Fool's report causes a stir, some rattled . Your April Fool's prank certainly fooled me initially. For seconds, I felt good.
Anwar has forsaken ideals

Anwar has forsaken ideals

Others in the same boat as smokers, too

Others in the same boat as smokers, too

Attack of the blogs

Attack of the blogs