Wong Chin Huat

COMMENT | Some Malaysians prefer autocracy to democracy

COMMENT | Some Malaysians prefer autocracy to democracy

They crave a return to authoritarianism, even if it means a fair amount of corruption.
COMMENT | M'sia's first federal-level CSA – 8 questions to answer

COMMENT | M'sia's first federal-level CSA – 8 questions to answer

The agreement comes after months of negotiations.

COMMENT | Should Anwar step down?

COMMENT | Should Anwar step down?

Yes, but that is not Harapan's only problem.

COMMENT | 10 things Ismail can do to help himself and Malaysia

COMMENT | 10 things Ismail can do to help himself and Malaysia

If the new PM fails right at the start, Malaysia will pay dearly.
COMMENT | Is unity government realistic or desirable?

COMMENT | Is unity government realistic or desirable?

Something must be done to fix our broken political system.

COMMENT | Can Muhyiddin be trusted?

COMMENT | Can Muhyiddin be trusted?

Is the PM sincere about reforms?

COMMENT | A roadmap for political stability after confidence vote

COMMENT | A roadmap for political stability after confidence vote

The Malaysian political system clearly cannot continue as is.

COMMENT | Interim government? Unity government? Mageran?

COMMENT | Interim government? Unity government? Mageran?

How effective and stable will a replacement to the current govt be?

COMMENT | Will Muhyiddin survive?

COMMENT | Will Muhyiddin survive?

PM could make it till GE15 or be replaced by a member of his cabinet, but an opposition leader is unlikely to take over.

COMMENT | Why Umno's pullout cannot unseat Muhyiddin's govt

COMMENT | Why Umno's pullout cannot unseat Muhyiddin's govt

The party's move will only make Muhyiddin's govt officially a minority one.

COMMENT | PM9, what are your pandemic and economic policies?

COMMENT | PM9, what are your pandemic and economic policies?

We must not lower our standard in desperation and pick any challenger.
COMMENT | How long can any new government last?

COMMENT | How long can any new government last?

Let's examine what it will take for parties to unite and if this will bring about a new stable govt.

COMMENT | Malaysian crisis needs structural solutions, not Superman

COMMENT | Malaysian crisis needs structural solutions, not Superman

There's no quick fix for narrow-based policymaking, favouritism, power abuse and election-induced infighting.

COMMENT | Political ceasefire before Parliament reopens - what are the options?

COMMENT | Political ceasefire before Parliament reopens - what are the options?

Let's look at the palace's choices of forming a unity govt or reaching a Confidence and Supply Agreement.

COMMENT | Two solutions to end the political deadlock

COMMENT | Two solutions to end the political deadlock

Both political elites and public need to consider their choices rationally and remove pipe-dreams from the menu.

COMMENT | When will Harapan stop 'hoping' for the number?

COMMENT | When will Harapan stop 'hoping' for the number?

Harapan’s most important question now is to decide what to do while waiting for GE15.
COMMENT | 7 unintended consequences in M'sian politics since March 8, 2008

COMMENT | 7 unintended consequences in M'sian politics since March 8, 2008

'History is a bad motorist. It rarely signals its intentions when it is taking a turn.'

COMMENT | Can two party-hoppers save Muhyiddin after June 29?

COMMENT | Can two party-hoppers save Muhyiddin after June 29?

He can work to get more hoppers from Harapan, Warisan or PSB, but how many can he get to fill the void if Umno pulls out?
COMMENT | Six positive consequences of Sheraton Move

COMMENT | Six positive consequences of Sheraton Move

Look at the unintended and unexpected gains, which might have been overlooked if you indulge in despair or self-righteousness.
COMMENT | Should Umno and Harapan form coalition in Perak?

COMMENT | Should Umno and Harapan form coalition in Perak?

Three options for Umno to plot its course in Perak, for the next general election, and beyond.

COMMENT | Why must parliamentarians vote in the House?

COMMENT | Why must parliamentarians vote in the House?

Because what happens in Parliament is bigger than the opposition leader's quest for power.

COMMENT | How may Budget 2021 be defeated or saved?

COMMENT | How may Budget 2021 be defeated or saved?

Here are some basic facts on what could happen at the budget vote today.
COMMENT | Why do we need non-constituency lawmakers?

COMMENT | Why do we need non-constituency lawmakers?

To start with, it is not universal to have lawmakers representing constituencies.
COMMENT | What are Muhyiddin’s survival options? Will he act rationally?

COMMENT | What are Muhyiddin’s survival options? Will he act rationally?

Political leaders must not be like gamblers and act as if they have no tomorrow.