Who are the so-called 1Malaysia Penang Welfare Club and 1Malaysia Brothers Club organising free concerts, dinners and lucky draws in Penang, wonders Francis Loh. Continue reading »
Apr 192013
Apr 172013
Bersih For Elections argues for a clean and fair election campaign instead of one based on petty money politics. Continue reading »
Feb 162013
Umno is like a drowning man clutching at a floating straw to save his life, says Hishamuddin Yahaya. Continue reading »
Nov 022012
A video produced by mediarakyat in four languages has been posted online urging Malaysians to vote for real change in the coming general election. Continue reading »
Jun 172012
He may have spent a miserly 3 lakh on his electoral campaign but Fr Bismarque Dias collected close to 2000 votes. He didn’t have any office, made no inducements, yet left several politicians hanging their heads in shame. Marcus Mergulhao has the story. Continue reading »
Dec 192011
The current eight-day campaign period for general elections is too short and the playing field is far from level when opposition parties are denied fair access to the print and electronic media, points out Andrew Aeria. Continue reading »
Aug 142011
History taught in schools should be a people’s history that gives adequate recognition to a broad spectrum of social movements and which is people-centred, not elite-focused, says Andrew Aeria. Continue reading »
Apr 142011
We are witnessing the worst human behavior employed and deployed in the pursuit of political power in the Sarawak election campaign, observes P Ramakrishnan. And to think that our national leaders are involved in this despicable conduct is really nauseating. Continue reading »
Mar 082011
Sexual crime is often viewed as a women’s issue. But the reality is that it affects everyone, men, women and children, directly or indirectly. Prema Devaraj urges all of us to become advocates for child protection. Continue reading »
Jun 112010
The Election Commission and MACC should take action against Najib Razak for his blatant attempt at vote-buying on the Sibu by-election eve. The position is compounded by the seriousness of the offence committed by no country bumpkin, but a prime minister, observes Karpal Singh.