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Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim now stands at a crossroads. His Unity Government (UG) includes former cabinet members who were complicit in the convicted felon, Najib Abdul Razak’s 1MDB abuses. These … Continue Reading →
Everytime prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim opens his mouth, he gives Malaysians yet another reason for us, the rakyat, to demand his resignation. Last night, Anwar was at the National Journalists’ … Continue Reading →
By P. Ramakrishnan In this article I’m not discussing the merit for pardoning Najib. I’m not questioning the Pardon Board’s decision. I’m just stating some facts which have not been … Continue Reading →
By Yin, Wad 5, Tanjung Rambutan What is “pragmatism”, this word which has been much bandied about by self-proclaimed “realists” (another word in danger of becoming hackneyed). Veering from the … Continue Reading →
By Yin, Wad 5, Tanjung Rambutan When news of Najib’s pardon surfaced it brought a collective howl of protest by Malaysians not seen in a long time. Why? Malaysians ask … Continue Reading →
By Herman Leong, Harvard ’26 The Asia Center is honored to have Fahmi Reza, a prominent Malaysian activist, in CGIS South on 10 March 2023 to communicate with students from … Continue Reading →
Imagine a three-legged stool. If one of the legs were removed, anyone attempting to sit on the stool would topple over. That is how it is when governing Malaysia, Umno-Baru … Continue Reading →
Everyone…listen up…Can I advice you sumteeng? In Malaysia, you do or die. You do not procrastinate. Our judiciary had a chance to jail the convicted felon, Najib Abdul Razak, but … Continue Reading →
By P. Ramakrishnan Will you vote out Pas and Umno and pave the way? ‘Race and religion’ has dominated our political life in ways that have harmed our unity and … Continue Reading →
By P Ramakrishnan Will the people of Johore liberate the rest of Malaysia? Or not? Johoreans are known to be different in their outlook. They are more enlightened, broad-minded, all … Continue Reading →