When it became increasingly apparent that tilting arch at the Penang Botanic Garden would topple before long, the Barisan government suddenly became people-friendly. P Ramakrishnan exposes their hypocrisy.
Jul 012010
2010 TA Online
Jun 292010
Workers should be aware that all the talk about a high-income country doesn’t imply high wages for them, says Rani Rasiah.
Jun 292010
The animal kingdom of Bolehland continues to thrive according to the laws of the jungle but Sang Kancil has still not appeared on the scene. When will s/he come to sort out the chaos and bring peace and justice to Bolehland, wonders Oldwives’ Tales.
Jun 262010
Instead of translating into reality the promise of a “revolution in the (country’s) political culture”, PKR has “rewarded” the rakyat with never-ending rumblings, rancour, political roguery and now a “rebellion” in Selangor, laments Martin Jalleh.
Jun 222010
Too bad, Nazri resorted to stereo-typed notions of ‘non-Muslims’ and cock-eyed ideas of what constitutes their rights, observes Francis Loh. No wonder there’s no 1Malaysia!
Jun 202010
Toh Kin Woon explains why he finds it difficult to accept that the government is considering giving its official seal of approval to football gambling.
Jun 152010
The forceful implementation of language as a tool to connect differences of cultures, values and ethnicities may create further confusion, alienate feelings, and result in cosmetic tolerance among student, writes CY.
Jun 092010
In place of intelligent and honest government, we have stupidity and dishonesty disguised as policy, observes Andrew Aeria. But are we surprised? We get the government we deserve.
Jun 092010
Hopes for change under the new Noynoy administration are running high. But as Yeoh Seng Guan observes, there have been “midnight appointments” by Arroyo to buttress the old order and to forestall the new.
Jun 032010
Ros Gaya marvels at the extent to which some Umno supporters will go to display their loyalty to the party.