The Malaysian people are already the winners – even if electoral victory for their preferred political party is usurped through a flawed electoral system or fraud, says M M Pereira. Continue reading »
May 172013
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May 062013
According to the EC, BN won a simple majority of seats in Parliament despite numerous allegations of electoral fraud. Continue reading »
May 052013
BN has ruled since independence – so they have experience and yes, they have something for us to evaluate, says Charles Hector. Continue reading »
May 052013
Change is more than winning majorities and claiming political office. The harder part is bring about a lasting, progressive alternative that prioritises the needs of people while resisting the blackmail demands of neoliberal forces, says John Hilley. Continue reading »
Apr 262013
Xavier Jayakumar condemns the torching of his daughter’s car last night – an act of desperation. Continue reading »
Apr 262013
Whatever great things arise in the end, justice will not be served because the fixation with race has a way of intervening that corrupts everything including goals and institutions, says K Haridas. Continue reading »
Apr 242013
A public forum ‘GE13: The burning issues – Vote for democracy’ will be held in Ipoh on Sunday, 28 April. Continue reading »
Apr 232013
Like parents so caught up in chasing wealth, our rulers have abandoned us, and left little reason for true patriotism, says Elza Irdalynna. Continue reading »
Apr 232013
The Barisan/ROS decision of 17 April had an unintended consequence: it gave an opportunity to the three parties in Pakatan: Pas, the PKR and the DAP to become a closer union, writes Tommy Thomas. Continue reading »
Apr 212013
The BN’s reign has seen a deterioration in inter-ethnic relations. Malaysian democracy needs to be upheld by a two-party system with a strong Opposition, says K Haridas. Continue reading »