We need to ask ourselves whether we want to retain the old way of racial politics or imagine a new, inclusive one, says K Haridas. Continue reading »
May 032013
Jan 302012
The Malay Agenda propounded by Umno reminds Tota of a children’s story by Chinua Achebe in his book ‘Things Fall Apart’. Continue reading »
Mar 052011
The economy, while serving fabulous wealth for a few, has also seen a capital flight, writes Martin Jalleh. Leaders remain in denial or indulge in flip-flops on economic policy as they tout farcical reforms. Continue reading »
Feb 112011
It is time to stop the current way of carrying out affirmative action, says Rani Rasiah. Affirmative action must be carried out on condition the human development element is emphasised: recipients must be participants of the process, involved in decision making at all levels. Continue reading »
Dec 212010
Tracing the evolution of the New Economic Policy into the New Economic Model, Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj presents a critique of Malaysian economic policy plus some preliminary thoughts on the way forward. Continue reading »
Aug 222009
It’s time to give the rakyat a preview of what ketuanan rakyat economic and social policies will look like, says H A Lee.
Nov 152007
Our oil and gas resources are rapidly depleting. Enough has been wasted and Tony Pua urges the government to invest now in the country’s human resources.
Nov 132007
Should politicians continue harping on the NEP? Koon Yew Yin points out that the Malays have made their presence felt in the professions and so there should be less insecurity all round.