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Hopes of royal pardon at fever pitch
Speculation that Najib will walk free by the end of the month has intensified even as the window is closing for the King to wield his absolute prerogative.
Burying attempts to overthrow the government
THE rather reclusive Tun Daim Zainuddin has found himself in the spotlight.
Dubai Move - for real or a mirage?
DID the Dubai Move have something to do with what is known as the silly season?
Penang CM in direct line of fire
The goodwill that greeted Chow when he rose to the top job in Penang is being washed away by a black swan in the form of an unprecedented water crisis.
Mat Sabu survives pressure to go
DATUK Seri Mohamad Sabu did not lose his sense of humour despite the tremendous pressure leading to his re-election as Amanah president.
Sparks fly from DAP figures
Mismatched priorities and goals continue to stir issues between DAP and Umno in their new marital household.
Ripples ahead of Royal arrival
THE Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, is one of the most media savvy Royals among the nine Malay Rulers.
Anwar shows he is a 'listening PM'
THERE had been concern that the much-awaited Cabinet reshuffle would turn out to be another case of moving the furniture around the living room but it was a major shake-up.
Umno ignores Malay opinion about the party
The devastating election outcome in Kemaman, the latest in a string of setbacks, seems to have left little urgency for change in Umno.
Game-changing victory for PAS
The landslide victory for PAS in Kemaman signals that the green wave has not subsided and that Umno is in danger of being wiped out in other states.
Zahid’s retirement - for real or testing the wind?
THE health of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been a trending topic amid speculation that he may be riding into the sunset.
Loke has a lot on his plate
DAP leaders need to convince their Chinese base that the party is still their champion and that it has their interests at heart.