Old style political AGMs reveal deep structural problems
Three political parties concluded their AGMs or party congresses last week. What can we learn from them?
Malaysia’s lost strength
A vacuum of values and principled leadership is causing Malaysians to feel weak, and turn to figures like Hitler for strength.
Parliament: If you can’t stand the cold
More than most, Parliament seems to be a place where function is sacrificed time and time again over form.
Will a Cabinet reshuffle solve Pakatan’s problems?
IN the aftermath of the Tanjung Piai by-election, one of the more hotly discussed options on the table is a Cabinet reshuffle.
Uneasy allies in awkward coalitions
When we stick to a formula just because it’s the only formula we know, or because it’s the easiest way to short term victories, we are inevitably leading Malaysia backwards rather than forwards.
Will a mixed member electoral system help Malaysia?
In an appalling move by Sarawak immigration, political scientist Dr Wong Chin Huat was not only denied entryinto Sarawak, but was initially denied medical attention when his blood pressure shot up at the airport.
The two-faced nature of race-based politics
Racism isn't revealed by what you say in public, but what you say in private.
The most important Malay movements you’ve never heard of
Could movements like Abim and Ikram be the key to Malaysian unity?
What's really scary about Joker?
THE movie Joker ignited controversy and sparked debates well before the movie was launched. I haven't read all of the debates and reviews, so can't deign to engage with the movie on that level.
Collaborative vs oppositional politics: The UK, Indonesia and Norway
I READ the following quote about innovation in political debates in Norway back in September. I’ve thought a lot about it since then, and I’m quite confident I’ll be reflecting on it for a good time to come:
Facebook: Too big for the truth
FACEBOOK Inc has recently decided that it will not remove political ads on Facebook that are untrue.
The great crisis, the great opportunity
IT'S always someone else’s fault, isn’t it?

