Poster campaigns in the town proper of Tanauan City, Batangas Province
CY compares the election campaign here with that of the Philippines and concludes that Malaysian political democratisation lags far behind that of the Philippines.
May 202010
Mar 162010
Bringing back the former MCA president might actually resolve the three-cornered leadership struggle in the party – but for how long, wonders Francis Loh. And can it actually save the MCA?
Nov 202008
The Oppressed People’s Network (Jerit) has initiated a nationwide cycling campaign that carries the theme of ’Rakyat Pengayuh Perubahan’ which means People The Force of Change. This campaign is spearheaded by community leaders and ordinary Malaysians such as plantation workers, industrial workers, farmers, urban pioneers, students and youth groups
Jul 182008
In an earlier piece, Khoo Boo Teik looks at Anwar’s earlier experience of defeat and analyses the different phases of his public life. Anwar’s painful experience may have given him a better inkling of the issues that concern the rakyat.
Mar 072008
Not sure which party to vote for? Let us reflect on a few crucial issues. This time, when the general election comes, many of us might be swayed
by propaganda that things are going to get better if we stick to the
known. But before we make our minds up, let us reflect on a few crucial issues.
Nov 162006
John Hilley argues that curbs on the discussion of racial and religious issues not only breed suspicion, resentment and disunity but foster Vision-type notions of national unity popularised by big leaders.Malaysians do know how to debate and disagree civilly. They must reclaim this right.
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