Why Malaysians must defend our constitution   Who is afraid of an Islamic state? David Dass: I do not think that the proponents of an ‘Islamic state’ are advocating terrorism or see the demand for an…

Judiciary independent? Let its action do the talking   We’re not pro- or anti-government, says CJ Kingfisher: It is quite peculiar to note Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria's assurance that the judicial colloquium of Asean Intergovernmental Commission…

Forget the godfather, MACC can only go after small fry Amanah: After Johor exco, MACC must go after 'godfather' CQ Muar: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should be lauded for its courage to expose and nab…

Gov’t unwilling to address elephant in national budget    Shahidan dares opposition to accept 50pct pay cut AntiRacial: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Shahidan Kassim, we all know even your salary is cut by 100…

Arrest of kidnap suspect raises more questions than answers    Man held over pastor's abduction after demanding 'RM30k ransom' Odin Tajué: Honest pastors are not rich. The pastor's family could afford only RM10,000 to pay for…

Pastor Koh case getting curiouser and curiouser   Many link pastor's case to someone in gov't, says Gerakan's Yong Quigonbond: We knew this day was coming. The government may not be responsible for Pastor Raymond Koh’s…

A hundred years ago on this day, streets full of women marched in St. Petersburg, Russia, to demand change from their government. Four days later, the corrupt Tzar was toppled and women achieved the right…

-Prema Devaraj, President, Aliran, March 8, 2017. On 8 March, International Women’s Day, we will all no doubt be taking time out to affirm and celebrate the various social, economic, cultural and political achievements of…

'Putrajaya has seriously underestimated what Pyongyang is capable of'    PM says M'sians held 'hostage', convenes emergency meet Negarawan: Right from the murder of Kim Jong-nam, in conjunction with the threats and intimidation from North Korea,…

For M’sia, affirmative action is more like 'killing Peter to pay Paul'   Ex-UN commissioner: Unlike South Africa, M’sia judiciary not free Fair&Just: Thank you, United Nations human rights commissioner Navi Pillay. It is now confirmed…

‘First past the post’ favours BN as opposition is divided   Umno only has 40pct Malay support, claims Rafizi Thirdeye: The numbers, whether accurate or not, are subject to debate. What is important is the psychological…

Tee Keat, the last respectable MCA politician?   Ong Tee Keat quits MCA, but stays coy on reasons 2 Cents: Until his recent departure from MCA, former transport minister Ong Tee Keat was the only MCA…

Perhaps opportunity may knock on Zaid’s door a second time Zaid now says what he didn't when Dr M took on royals in '93   Send In The Clowns: Former minister Zaid Ibrahim, you may have…

But Najib, Saudis don’t pay income tax and road tolls Najib: Saudi oil price up by 50pct, but M'sians fuss over 20 sen hike Vijay47: PM Najib Razak, for a long time now I have believed that…

A 'rubber-stamp' auditor-general is just what 1MDB needs   You don't ask a plumber to do a doctor's job Prudent: Writer Steve Oh is a bit out of his depth if he thinks that the auditor-general's…

Unlike others, Dr M has guts to show up in lion’s den   Dr M to baying crowd: Come after me after we get rid of Najib 6th Generation Immigrant: Former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad appears…

- Ms Anna Har Mei Yoke, Director, Pusat KOMAS, February 27, 2017. Lena Hendry was found guilty on February 21 2017 by the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Lumpur for screening “No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of…

-M. Kulasegaran, February 27, 2017. Professor Dr Norlidah should be immediately suspended pending the outcome of the University’s investigation into the racist remarks allegation made against her   Deputy Education Minister P Kamalanathan has revealed…

Free speech is at the mercy of a depraved minority   Is Zakir Naik a threat to national security? Simple Malaysian: Well-articulated points, Commander S Thayaparan. I am in total agreement with your views, and as…

Give Madinah a chance? Not when looking after taxpayers’ money   Give Madinah a chance, says ex-top civil servant Odysseus: This is a very important position to serve the nation. It must be staffed by the…

Hadi’s Act 355 has politics written all over it   It'll be religious dictatorship if Act 355 is amended, says ex-treasurer-general Kawak: PAS has made a U-turn after the progressive faction in the party left. PAS…

 -S. Thayaparan, February 25, 2017. “Is there any need for Muslim scholars or intellectuals, when according to Harussani, spiritual rewards are possible without understanding or hard work but with blind recitation in a foreign tongue?”…

Now it’s Audit Department’s turn to be neutered    Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib' Slumdog: The appointment of Madinah Mohamad as auditor-general unfortunately does not instil public confidence, especially given her…