vox populi small thumbnail ‘How much have we achieved in the 46 years? We remain East and West, we remain Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, Dayak, Kadazan. Are we one? Or are we just talk?'

For better or for worse, Happy Birthday Malaysia

Brij Jayaram Kathiravelu : Sabahans and Sawarakians best epitomise the very values we wish all Malaysians would. I feel sorry to read all the negative headlines from Borneo. They are laden with numerous issues including illegal immigrants, poverty and indigenous polarisation.

The BN federal government owes it to the East Malaysians to address all these issues as its very survival depends on East Malaysians. East Malaysians, please pressure your politicians to address all issues pertaining to your states. Selamat Hari Malaysia!

Lim Chong Leong : The divide-and-rule policy of the great BN ... only to keep themselves in power and milk its citizens dry. How much have we achieved in the 46 years? We remain East and West, we remain Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, Dayak, Kadazan. Are we one? Or are we just talk?

Kgen : Sabah is boiling, Sarawak is dissatisfied. Will they still vote obediently as BN's fixed deposit of parliamentary seats? Now that there is an alternative, will they give Pakatan a chance or stick with the devil they know? You deserve the government you vote for.

Badrul Omar : 1Malaysia? Why do West Malaysians still need to pass through immigration when visiting Sabah or Sarawak and produce their MyKads or passports? Aren't we in the same country?

Satria Asia : I've been to the other side of the South China Sea only once and that was so long ago. Speaking casually to some of the folks, I did feel some animosity towards the 'west' and wondered when some attempt at independence was going to take place.

But I guess for Sabah and Sarawak, joining Malaysia was a choice between two evils. Fortunately or unfortunately, they chose Malaya.

Gk : This article is a 'wake-up' call for BN government to be more 'inclusive'. Malaysia Day should be the National Day, not Merdeka Day on Aug 31. Let's celebrate Malaysia Day from now on.

Borneoman : I fully subscribe to the same view. Similarly the situation in Sarawak is exactly the same as Sabah. Many East Malaysians would agree that we were better off under the British than the "Malay" government.

At least under the British we had the best education in the region, an efficient mixed race civil service and an independent judiciary. And there never were any race or religious problems. So pray tell us why are we treated like second-class citizens? That's why there is a general lack of interest to celebrate Merdeka Day here.

Gen2 : Sabah is the poorest state despite its rich resources because its own leaders took care of themselves and their own pockets first rather than the rakyat . Don't be too proud of your interracial tolerance because it won't last long under the current BN government.

Citizen : Malaysia ‘truly Asia' is found in Sabah not in West Malaysia. Years of racial politics have taken its toll, for West Malaysia too was like Sabah when I was young in the yesteryears. I hope Sabah will not fall into the same trap of racial and religious intolerance, now that race-based parties have entered Sabah.

Anwar's application to bar prosecutors dismissed

KayKay : All is not lost yet. I believe the next move will be to move for a judicial review of the dismissal. There are also other possibilities to overturn the ruling. The High Court is not going to get away that easily. A tainted prosecution is a tainted prosecution.

In fact, the attorney-general himself should be removed altogether to restore public faith in the justice system. This is a highly political case and must be approached accordingly.

Drms : What a farce as far as this decision is concerned. I doubt if the decision makers are bothered about what the public has to say. They do as they like whether it makes any sense or not. They feel it is their duty to convict Anwar Ibrahim no matter how illogical it is.

Md Imraz Muhammed Ikhbal : With every act of perversion of the law, recedes further the public perception on the integrity of our judiciary. Expect from our courts more of such atrocious judgments that defy logic and insult our intelligence.

Apologise to my dad, Mukhriz tells MIC

Dood: Every time I think about S Samy Vellu boasting just a few days ago that Umno cannot tell MIC what to do, I laugh out loud.

Chandrasekar Krishnasamy : It is Samy Velu who should be suspended. It is his outrage earlier against Mahathir that set the ball rolling. I am of the opinion MIC should be suspended from BN until an apology is extended to the former PM and also Umno.

Engersaal : Now that I am much more exposed to Malaysian politics, I come to the conclusion that Mahathir Mohamad has done more damage than good for Malaysia. I would myself consider sending Mahathir a garland of slippers especially for what he did to the judiciary and the suppression of media freedom.

Richard Chang : I'm surprised that Mukhriz didn't demand that the Umno gangsters who paraded, stomped on and spat on the cow head apologise to Malaysian Indians for hurting their feelings.