Kimanis: A harbinger of messier days

By Ivanpal Singh Grewal

FIRST of all, a very Happy New Year. By-elections are always an exciting affair in Malaysian politics, and like most Westminster-style democracies, they have often been used a barometer of support for the government of the day.

My first encounter with a by-election was Bukit Gantang, Perak in 2009.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Column , Grewal , Kimanis , Pakatan , politics
Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal is an advocate & solicitor. He was formerly political secretary to the Plantation and Commodities minister.

Next In Columnists
Respecting rights of the elderly
Man of the Hour
Malaysia’s Innovation Paradox: Rising Aspirations, Declining Foundations
Respect can build nations
Red cards, redemption and rising pressure across Premier League
Riding the tide: Malaysia-China collaboration in the blue economy
Sabah polls a wake-up call to Putrajaya
The governance conundrum
Sabah polls produces a few shockers
Turning cancer adversity into health opportunity

Trending in Opinion

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.