Stephen Ng

Dr M as PM: Moving on to move forward

Dr M as PM: Moving on to move forward

LETTER | In Ambiga's words, 'Now there is a decision, we must respect it and move forward.'

Yes, Najib, hate politics is bad for society

Yes, Najib, hate politics is bad for society

COMMENT | However, instead of pointing fingers at the opposition, Najib should look at Umno first. 

The Pearl of the Orient is glittering once again

The Pearl of the Orient is glittering once again

LETTER | Penang's rapid revival is largely due to the state's role in facilitating public-private-people (PPP) initiatives.

A renewed sense of ‘Harapan’ with Dr M’s apology

A renewed sense of ‘Harapan’ with Dr M’s apology

COMMENT | M'sians should give the former PM a chance to right his wrongs.

Much ado about Christmas greeting signs

Much ado about Christmas greeting signs

LETTER | Errors in Christmas greetings both at home and in S'pore are causing embarrassment in the neighbour nations.

Dr M and Siti Hasmah set good example by returning awards

Dr M and Siti Hasmah set good example by returning awards

COMMENT | In a time when people are craving titles, the couple have done the right thing.

With too much power in its hands, BN risks complacency

With too much power in its hands, BN risks complacency

COMMENT | 'It baffles me that BN no longer cares about its public image.'

Insensitive words and deeds amid Penang flood aftermath

Insensitive words and deeds amid Penang flood aftermath

COMMENT | 'I am angry that politicians fail to understand the plight of ordinary people.' 

Chong should resign over his Guan Eng remark

Chong should resign over his Guan Eng remark

COMMENT | The MCA Youth chief's latest jibe at the Penang CM shows he lacks political maturity.

PAS should focus on Clare's allegations, not Ambiga

PAS should focus on Clare's allegations, not Ambiga

COMMENT | PAS leaders must defend their own reputations, now that Rewcastle-Brown's allegations are public.

Hamzah needs to learn basic economics

Hamzah needs to learn basic economics

COMMENT | The minister seems unable to acknowledge the country's economic slowdown. 

The huff and puff of Budget 2018

The huff and puff of Budget 2018

COMMENT | There are outstanding questions that the government needs to address. 

Tg Bungah landslide - whose fault is it?

Tg Bungah landslide - whose fault is it?

COMMENT | Measures have to be taken to ensure that no further landslides occur.

Najib, why are gov't hospitals struggling?

Najib, why are gov't hospitals struggling?

COMMENT | It seems public hospitals are finding it hard to provide quality medical services. 

How sincere is the froth over ‘pirate’ remark?

How sincere is the froth over ‘pirate’ remark?

COMMENT | When taking offence becomes a political tool. 

Budget looms, but where is the ombudsman?

Budget looms, but where is the ombudsman?

COMMENT | As Budget 2018 nears, will we finally have a public official tasked to ensure oversights are checked?

Road to moderation and the middle path

Road to moderation and the middle path

COMMENT | Hopefully, with the recent thoughts expressed by the sultans, there will be light in the darkened path.

Teachers are not to be blamed, so who are?

Teachers are not to be blamed, so who are?

COMMENT | Penalising teachers who do a good job get has to come to an end.

Tuanku, how can I be Bangsa Johor?

Tuanku, how can I be Bangsa Johor?

COMMENT | Johor royal family's willingness to champion the rights of all M’sians gains admirers.

Is Umno ceding the middle ground?

Is Umno ceding the middle ground?

The mixed messages from the party may turn out to be its undoing.

Backstabbing of PAS, a prediction come true!

Backstabbing of PAS, a prediction come true!

COMMENT | What I see happening now in the public arena appears to be more like déjà vu.

Education minister should resign over his latest statement

Education minister should resign over his latest statement

COMMENT | What does he mean, saying that Umno flags and song at a primary school are 'neither political nor unusual'?

Confidence in Education Ministry already eroding

Confidence in Education Ministry already eroding

COMMENT | It appears the ministry just does not care about the real issues affecting schools.

Najib, we are regressing as a nation

Najib, we are regressing as a nation

COMMENT | Why have ministers not condemned the segregationist attitude shown by the Muslims-only laundrette?