Zaid Ibrahim

Time for Muhyiddin to show his leadership mettle

Time for Muhyiddin to show his leadership mettle

COMMENT | 'I hope the ministers from Umno will be from amongst those who have no criminal cases in the courts.'

There are just not enough good guys to form government

There are just not enough good guys to form government

COMMENT | 'Why can't the means justify the ends continue as Pakatan Harapan's guiding philosophy?'

The most selfish man

The most selfish man

COMMENT | Mahathir knew he wanted to be PM again after resigning, he should not use his caretaker position for his own interest.

Will this Friday be a good Friday?

Will this Friday be a good Friday?

COMMENT | This Friday will determine if democracy will prevail or see the end of Harapan.

Our parliamentary model won't allow PM to act as he wants

Our parliamentary model won't allow PM to act as he wants

COMMENT | Under the Westminster model, the mandate of the people was given to Pakatan Harapan and not directly to Dr M.

Why Vision 2020 has failed

Why Vision 2020 has failed

COMMENT | 'Because the principles and the nine challenges of 2020 were never fully understood by the leaders who championed them.'

The matter of education

The matter of education

COMMENT | As long as religious politics take precedence, our education will not be much different.

Those threatening violence and instigating riots have won

Those threatening violence and instigating riots have won

COMMENT | Dong Zong meeting cancellation means rights can be trampled by threats of violence.

Make introduction of Jawi optional

Make introduction of Jawi optional

COMMENT | No compelling reason why Jawi must be made mandatory in Chinese schools at the cost of further breaking up our community.

Malay hegemony is still alive and well

Malay hegemony is still alive and well

COMMENT | Unity and racial harmony, according to some Malay leaders, are predicated on "sufferance" by the non-Malays.

Malaysia is sliding back, and directionless

Malaysia is sliding back, and directionless

COMMENT | I’m not saying this because of the Tanjung Piai polls. What Malaysia needs is a new leader who can keep the country to the right path.
I salute Wong Yan Ke

I salute Wong Yan Ke

COMMENT | 'It takes real strength of character to stand up to racists and bigots in our country.'

Jakim has too much money

Jakim has too much money

LETTER | This big allocation is just another confirmation that religious politics are here to stay.

If Anwar is not going to be PM, say it! Dignity means speaking sincerely

If Anwar is not going to be PM, say it! Dignity means speaking sincerely

COMMENT| Dignity is not a label to be attached to a particular ethnic group. It is about self-respect, pride and nobility of character.

Malays are not racist, nor are Chinese, Indians and others

Malays are not racist, nor are Chinese, Indians and others

COMMENT | Malaysians become racists because of the gross failure of leaders to give fairness and justice to people of all races.

'Don't be too obedient' - A Malaysia Day lesson

'Don't be too obedient' - A Malaysia Day lesson

COMMENT | Vision 2020 failed because we did not speak up enough - we must be transparent and brave.                   

Setting up of the new political 'Alliance'

Setting up of the new political 'Alliance'

COMMENT | Our real strength is the collective strength of all, which The Alliance needs to acknowledge.

A nation yearning for moral leadership

A nation yearning for moral leadership

COMMENT | Moral leadership needs to exist and exhibited from day one, otherwise, we have committed fraud on the people.

No difference between a 'free' and 'full' pardon

No difference between a 'free' and 'full' pardon

COMMENT | A free or full pardon is an occasion when someone who has committed a crime is officially forgiven.

I want to  be PM – to end the hate of LGBTs

I want to be PM – to end the hate of LGBTs

COMMENT | It is evident that many people are simply ignorant of basic science and physiology.

A letter to the PM on caning, marriage, and science

A letter to the PM on caning, marriage, and science

COMMENT | 'It’s about time political parties' Islamic agenda focus more on economic well-being and people's welfare.'

Restore pride and dignity of Malays

Restore pride and dignity of Malays

COMMENT | Our sacred duty in this coming election is to redeem the face of Malays.  

Another law to imprison us?

Another law to imprison us?

COMMENT | The proposed law on fake news must be opposed by all Malaysians.

A meaningful manifesto for Harapan

A meaningful manifesto for Harapan

COMMENT | 'The only meaningful manifesto is one that deals with kleptocracy and how to prevent its recurrence.'