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Politics - a game in which your vote means very little

Politics - a game in which your vote means very little

COMMENT | The Sabahan model in which party loyalties are non-existent is on the verge of infecting the Malay-majority parties.

'Unsustainable' media freedom can be taken away anytime, reminds academic

'Unsustainable' media freedom can be taken away anytime, reminds academic

This is because the main structures supporting the status quo are still in place, says V Gayathry.

Yoursay: A real leader accepts responsibility for one’s failings

Yoursay: A real leader accepts responsibility for one’s failings

YOURSAY | ‘Dr M, are you the solution to a strong Harapan or the problem leading to its downfall?’
Petronas denies ‘association’ with Cambridge Analytica

Petronas denies ‘association’ with Cambridge Analytica

Merdeka Papers claim the latter pitched communications deal to Petronas and wanted to use the data for its GE14 campaign for BN.
Local firm denies role in Cambridge Analytica’s GE14 campaign for BN

Local firm denies role in Cambridge Analytica’s GE14 campaign for BN

Berkshire Media says it was approached by SCL in 2014 about Petronas contract but the deal never materialised.

Yoursay: Harapan rudderless by infighting among coalition partners

Yoursay: Harapan rudderless by infighting among coalition partners

YOURSAY | ‘We are expecting the very people who killed our progressive nation to repair the situation.’
SB cited as data source for Cambridge Analytica campaign for BN, latest leak shows

SB cited as data source for Cambridge Analytica campaign for BN, latest leak shows

UPDATED 3.30PM | Data released by whistleblower Brittany Kaiser confirms proposal by controversial company to help BN in 40 seats.

Time to call a spade a spade: Harapan no different from BN

Time to call a spade a spade: Harapan no different from BN

LETTER | Patience has become a disappointment, frustration, and now annoyance.

Finding the positive - Malaysia's last decade, Pt II

Finding the positive - Malaysia's last decade, Pt II

COMMENT | The past decade reaffirmed the power of ordinary citizens – to kick out those seen to violate the nation’s ideals.

Getting caught in the negative - Malaysia 2019, Pt I

Getting caught in the negative - Malaysia 2019, Pt I

COMMENT | Race relations are worryingly worsening and spawned a baneful sentiment of cynicism and acrimony.

High hopes post-GE14 replaced by pessimism, Ipsos survey finds

High hopes post-GE14 replaced by pessimism, Ipsos survey finds

Most are less comfortable making big purchases, indicating pessimism for the future, the research house says.
Why didn't Zahid blame his boss for stealing and losing GE14, asks Dr M

Why didn't Zahid blame his boss for stealing and losing GE14, asks Dr M

UPDATED 5.41PM | PM says the Umno chief should focus on previous election defeat instead of harping on Tommy Thomas.

Court - Tian Chua can contest future polls, GE14 disqualification null

Court - Tian Chua can contest future polls, GE14 disqualification null

UPDATED 4.53PM | Speaking to the media later, the former Batu MP calls on public institutions to abide by the constitutional spirit. 

GE15 in 2023: How a democracy must defeat a klepto-theocracy

GE15 in 2023: How a democracy must defeat a klepto-theocracy

COMMENT | Automatic registration of youth is indeed a new Malaysia to be decided by a young Malaysia.

Kit Siang: Time for Harapan to review unfulfilled manifesto pledges

Kit Siang: Time for Harapan to review unfulfilled manifesto pledges

UPDATED 3.32PM | Review needed to regain public confidence and ensure M'sia is moving in right direction, says DAP veteran. 

Ramasamy should read Ideas' report card on Harapan manifesto in full

Ramasamy should read Ideas' report card on Harapan manifesto in full

MP SPEAKS | Think tank's study shows 30 pct of 224 sub-promises have been implemented or are on track.

Anwar losing tussle with Dr M on power transition

Anwar losing tussle with Dr M on power transition

COMMENT | Unlike Mahathir, Anwar does not have ‘negative capability’.

PAS’ post-GE14 waiting game

PAS’ post-GE14 waiting game

COMMENT | The party did not hold onto as much of the electorate as it hoped.
'Work for DAP' DG's fate in hands of Yapeim board - Fuziah

'Work for DAP' DG's fate in hands of Yapeim board - Fuziah

The government's stand is that 'the buck stops with the board', she says.

Umno's 'wear black tomorrow' call symbolises freedom under Harapan – activist

Umno's 'wear black tomorrow' call symbolises freedom under Harapan – activist

Wong Chin Huat recalls how he was detained for making a similar call to protest the Perak coup in 2009.

Yoursay: Harapan, focus on economy and stop dancing to '3R' tune

Yoursay: Harapan, focus on economy and stop dancing to '3R' tune

YOURSAY | 'A hungry and jobless person is a political devil's haven.'
New Malaysia: One year on

New Malaysia: One year on

COMMENT | Looking back on that fateful night in May, I must confess that I am totally underwhelmed.

Harapan’s one-year assessment: Good record, but could be much better

Harapan’s one-year assessment: Good record, but could be much better

COMMENT | Where there is unfair resistance to change for the better, the gov't has to be tougher and forge ahead.

New M'sia still looks like old version, says academic

New M'sia still looks like old version, says academic

William Case says authoritarianism remains visible under Harapan, points to continued use of Sedition Act.