Stuart Grudgings

US women targeted as M’sia becomes Net scam haven

US women targeted as M’sia becomes Net scam haven

The US embassy estimates that US victims are losing several million dollars a year.
Malaysia, Inmarsat release data on missing flight

Malaysia, Inmarsat release data on missing flight

MH370 The data’s release had become a rallying cry for many of the families.
Brunei adopts sharia law, others in region consider it

Brunei adopts sharia law, others in region consider it

The sultan announces the introduction of sharia as a 'great achievement'.
Plane still missing, M'sia's credibility nosedives

Plane still missing, M'sia's credibility nosedives

MH370 The mystery is casting a harsh spotlight on Malaysian gov't.
RMAF denies saying MH370 tracked to Malacca Straits

RMAF denies saying MH370 tracked to Malacca Straits

UPDATED 12.35PM MH370 Its chief denies ever making such a statement.
Trafficking abuse of Rohingya spreads to Malaysia

Trafficking abuse of Rohingya spreads to Malaysia

Accounts suggest that trafficking gangs are shifting their operations into Malaysia.
China’s assertiveness hardens M’sian stance in sea dispute

China’s assertiveness hardens M’sian stance in sea dispute

Beijing’s growing naval assertiveness could also push M'sia closer to the US.
'God' problem erupts, tarnishing moderate image

'God' problem erupts, tarnishing moderate image

A long tussle over who can say ‘Allah’ in Malaysia has flared anew.
Umno tightens embrace of Islam to gain support

Umno tightens embrace of Islam to gain support

Umno is aiming to gain ground among majority Malay voters in a move that could heighten concern over growing religious intolerance.
Toll in typhoon-ravaged Philippines jumps to 4,460

Toll in typhoon-ravaged Philippines jumps to 4,460

The nuclear-powered USS George Washington aircraft carrier and accompanying ships arrived off eastern Samar province yesterday evening.
'Allah' curbs hurting M'sia's moderate Muslim image

'Allah' curbs hurting M'sia's moderate Muslim image

Commentators in countries that practice Islam more strictly than M'sia have decried the ruling saying 'Allah' has been used by different faiths for centuries.

Obama's bold trade plan faces resistance on Asia trip

Obama's bold trade plan faces resistance on Asia trip

The proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is proving highly sensitive in developing countries such as Malaysia.
Gov't faces backlash over push for tough new laws

Gov't faces backlash over push for tough new laws

The proposed amendments appear to mark a reversal of Najib’s steps to repeal draconian security laws.
PM Najib's new move reversal of no-NEP stand?

PM Najib's new move reversal of no-NEP stand?

NONE Najib will announce steps to boost the economic role of Malays, signalling a reversal of earlier vows to roll back NEP policies.
M'sia next in crosshairs as Asian contagion risks grow

M'sia next in crosshairs as Asian contagion risks grow

'There is a lot of resemblance to prior crises like 1997-98. We have had two countries going down, India and Indonesia, and now...'
Race politics may stunt reforms after Sunday polls

Race politics may stunt reforms after Sunday polls

NONE Najib was quick to blame the outcome on the swing by Chinese voters to Pakatan, putting a racial take on the result.
BN faces fight of its life in this general election

BN faces fight of its life in this general election

Malaysians vote in GE13 that could weaken or even end the rule of one of the world's longest-lived coalitions, which faces a stiff challenge from Pakatan.
Caution may be undoing of hesitant reformer Najib

Caution may be undoing of hesitant reformer Najib

But the caretaker PM's reputation for being careful and deliberate could be seen by others as indecision as he delayed calling GE13.
Pakatan sees state model guiding path to power

Pakatan sees state model guiding path to power

Integrity is a central battle cry for the three-party Pakatan  opposition as it pursues its best chance of ending 56 years of rule by the BN.
PM says economy at risk from weak GE result

PM says economy at risk from weak GE result

NONE Najib says a reduced majority can weaken his drive to curb budget deficit and raise investment, and even cost him his job.
Run-up to election puts Malaysia, investors on edge

Run-up to election puts Malaysia, investors on edge

NONE This biggest challenge to BN's rule in 56 years is unnerving some gov't officials and raising risks for investors.
Najib uses Romney defeat to warn divided party

Najib uses Romney defeat to warn divided party

ANALYSIS 'I think he (Najib) is learning from the mistakes of Mitt Romney,' says Saifuddin Abdullah, an MP and leading Umno reformist.
Malaysia economy 'turns the corner', says Idris Jala

Malaysia economy 'turns the corner', says Idris Jala

The economy has passed the turning point in its drive to reach high-income status but fiscal reforms will only be pushed through gradually.
'Cowgate' scandal highlights Najib's faded reforms

'Cowgate' scandal highlights Najib's faded reforms

NONE ANALYSIS ‘Cowgate’ is providing rich fodder for the opposition as it digs up dirt on a publicly funded cattle-rearing project.