The powers-that-be have spoken (softy, secretly) in Thailand and an exiled former PM returns and a young political leader is denied his chance at the top post.

This is why every vote counts. In the upcoming by-elections in Johor, it will all come down to which community turns out to vote in big numbers.

Moving away from his usual column, the writer shares instead the exclusive conversation he had with a senior politician about the elections, Umno, and the Prime Minister.

Today’s bogeyman might be tomorrow’s ally, and bitter enemies might make future friends. Malaysia’s politics is fluid indeed.

There are many, many factors to take into account when forecasting the results of the Aug 12 polls.

Everything from the price of chicken to an unruly artist could affect the mood of voters.

‘Never let the truth get in the way of a good story’ is a saying that seems to rule in local politics.

Thailand still hasn’t got a prime minister as the man whose party won the most votes in the May elections has been rejected by the powerful conservative establishment.

He might be in jail but the former prime minister still seems to have a lot of supporters. How will that affect the state polls next month?

Long-term plans and short-term goals in the upcoming state elections.

Can platforms used during last year’s 15th General Election be dusted off and brought into play for the upcoming state elections?

With state elections looming, is anyone surprised that the talk in Parliament is on uniforms rather than reforms?