Bhanoji Rao reviews a new book looking at the emergence of India and the Indian communities in East Asia.
Jul 242009
2009: 4
Jul 212009
Principles such as equality, social justice, reconciliation for past injustices and the right to participation in public life all seem to be missing from the proposed land policy for Orang Asli, observes Yogeswaran Subramaniam.
Jul 102009
As Najib marks a hundred days in office as Prime Minister, the country is faced with political problems at a time of increasing economic difficulties, leaving the lower-income group most vulnerable. John Inbaraj writes an open plea to the PM, urging him to ensure that the poor can walk with dignity.
Jul 082009
The fact the social democratic left have lost the political offensive in the context of the class struggle in India also finds reflection in their over-emphasis on electoral politics, to the virtual exclusion of all non-electoral struggles, observes Deepankar Basu.
Jul 042009
Politicians need to be reminded not to abdicate their responsibility or forget their promises, writes Dalbinder Singh Gill, regarding the plight of villagers in Penang who are facing eviction from their homes.
Jul 022009
Anil Netto looks at something that has not been discussed much: the mainstream media’s role in legitimising the Perak power grab in the state executive as well as the legislature.
Jul 012009
On 22 May at 3.30pm, the three judges of the Court of Appeal came to a decision that would have far-reaching implications, writes Mohamad Hanipa Maidin.
Jun 272009
More public statements from prominent personalities, mostly urging the BN team to go back to the Perak people and let them resolve the constitutional crisis at the ballot box once and for all.
Jun 262009
Perak has recorded a series of “unique achievements” in the constitutional crisis facing the state, making it OnePerak indeed, observes Martin Jalleh.
Jun 252009
We reproduce a series of public statements from prominent personalities, mostly urging the BN team to go back to the Perak people and let them resolve the constitutional crisis at the ballot box once and for all.