The existence of “Muslims  launderette’’ in Muar, Johore did cause pain and dismay among Malaysians. In a multi-racial and multi-religious country this should not have happened and that was the common feeling; but, there were…

Enough of MO1’s spins, open the books on 1MDB   PM: 1MDB made right Mahathir's wrongs Clever Voter: The statements by PM Najib Razak (in lauding the wonderful work 1MDB) is outrageous, to say the least.…

Liow, is Umno holding MCA to ransom?   Umno and PAS are flirting with each other, says Liow Trueglitter: The apparent disgruntlement of the Chinese-based MCA as a component party within Umno-led BN has been long…

AG should not interfere with police probe on MACC chief AGC sets up task force to monitor probe on MACC chief Ferdtan: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has set up a special task force to monitor investigations…

A ‘tin kosong’ who remains defiant   Zamihan: Reveal purported 'godfather' protecting me or face legal action FellowMalaysian: Preacher Zamihan Mat Zin has challenged Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad to reveal the "godfather" purportedly protecting him…

Beer festival is about minority rights, not politics   MCA: Opposition should apologise to cops after arrest of 'bombmaker' Hello: Opposition figures who cast doubt on the credibility of the police over the cancellation of the…

PM hard-pressed to meet Nades’ 20 conditions       A solemn declaration by citizen Nades Kingfisher: Good on you, Malaysiakini columnist R Nadeswaran, to have initiated this appeal and a forthright pledge of support to PM Najib…

-S. Thayaparan, October 18, 2017 “Bulls**t is the glue that binds us as a nation.” ― George Carlin COMMENT | I cannot recall where exactly I read this but in one those surveys that ask people…

‘Still a pendatang despite ancestors here 173 years ago’   I am a pendatang and proud of it Anonymous 242641505703475: Malaysiakini columnist P Gunasegaram argues that almost all Malaysians are ‘pendatang’ (immigrants) in his article, “I am a pendatang…

-Dr. P. Ramasamay, October 17, 2017. ADUN SPEAKS | If the Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is serious about helping the Indian community, I suggest he gives them a Deepavali present in the form of an approval…

Najib not a ‘public officer’ an oxymoron   Court strikes out 1MDB-related misfeasance suit against Najib Gerard Lourdesamy: So the prime minister is immune from any civil suit? Even the Agong is not afforded such protection.…

-S. Tahyaparan, October 16, 2017. “What the State can usefully do is to make itself a central depository, and active circulator and diffuser, of the experience resulting from many trials. Its business is to enable…

A nation of quiet revolutionaries and noisy ultra-conservatives The passing of a quiet revolutionist David Dass: This was the acid test for Malay Muslim society: is Muslim Malaysia to be administered top-down by the mullah and the Malaysian…

Chinese ‘invasion’ lays bare Putrajaya’s racial policies   Kuantan rides China wave on land and sea, but at what cost? Clever Voter: In Kuantan, China's investments are being spearheaded by government entities, with a clear focus…

Much ado with our toilet habits Ridhuan Tee disagrees with Zamihan's 'unclean' Chinese remark Vijay47: Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin lecturer Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, it appears that your somewhat long absence from the public eye has brought you…

In Malaysia, even education is fake   Is M'sia education hub or dud? Falcon: I remember in the 80s, I dated a lecturer at the then-set-up medical faculty at a premier university in the north. I remember her…

Mahdzir should quit over Umno-themed school event   Umno flags at school neither political nor unusual, minister says Appum: Mahdzir Khalid, I just cannot fathom how a person like you can be a minister of education,…

Redrawing fault lines in multi-religious M’sia   IGP: Police received info on plans to sabotage Better Beer Fest Anonymous #4419988: I do appreciate the police in looking after the interest and welfare of the public. However,…

This is not how we want our children to be taught   'Look at Umno flag-waving in proper context' Rojak: I'm all for increasing awareness of history and making it enjoyable for young people, but how…

Civil servants meant to serve king and country, not BN   Najib warns civil servants of bleak future under opposition Kim Quek: In an address to some 5,000 civil servants at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre…

Jamal’s antics a form of criminal intimidation Jamal smashes beer bottles outside S'gor secretariat office Vgeorgemy: Sungai Besar Umno chief Jamal Md Yunos used a sledgehammer to smash boxes of beer bottles outside the Selangor State Secretariat (SUK)…

Umno-theme school event violates ministry guidelines Pupils chant 'Hidup Umno', party flags adorn school for competition Gerard Lourdesamy: Hundreds of pupils and teachers of SK Putrajaya Presint 14 (1) participated in a “class decoration and performance”…

If MIC had done its job, Indians wouldn't need a blueprint  'Quit being emotional and just answer my questions' Anonymous 2475091498015598: MIC treasurer-general S Vell Paari, your questioning of DAP as to what they have done…