Indonesian presidential polls too close to call
About 202 million voters in Indonesia, the third most populous electoral democracy in the world, go to the polls tomorrow.
Poser over Bersatu leader reportedly seen at PMO
WHO is the top Bersatu leader reportedly spotted in PMO (Prime Minister Office in Putrajaya) recently?
The devil and the deep blue sea
The Pardons Board’s decision to reduce former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s jail sentence and fine has invoked the wrath of both sides of a divide.
Colours of the Indonesian election
History, an influential Islamic organisation, and a very popular outgoing president are all influencing the race.
No, the Sulu saga hasn’t ended
The sentencing of a rogue arbitrator by a Spanish court doesn’t rule out the possibility of the Sulu Sultanate feeling aggrieved and pushing on with its claims.
Who is trying to topple the Malaysian government?
Well, we’re not sure. There are just too many Captain Americas jostling to lead a rout.
Much ado about the Dubai Move
While commenting on the latest rumour of a plot to topple the government, an Opposition party member shares his thoughts about issues that need to be urgently addressed by the current administration.
Warning: Dangerous political waters ahead
From a PM who’s resolute about fighting on, to a veteran politician who might have been stirred into action by recent strikes against him, 2024 is set to be a turbulent year for politics in the country.
Pressing forward for president
Campaigning for Indonesia’s 2024 presidential elections has begun and already the shadow of the popular current leader is having an effect.
Spooking the electorate
I’M a Kadazandusun from Sabah. If I were a Member of Parliament and, in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s judgement, I had the support of my peers in the Dewan Rakyat, I still couldn’t become prime minister – if Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has his way.
Holding out for a hero
“WERE you at the Anwar event in Donggongon?” a Sabah politician asked me while we were having lunch at one of the best Chinese restaurants in Kota Kinabalu on Friday.
A veteran politician makes a move
How fares one of the main parties of the Opposition coalition now?