Archived posts and commentary about Malaysian politics, elections, public affairs and political figures from the period in which they were written.
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A 2008 satirical commentary on a police report over Teresa Kok’s remarks about food served during ISA detention, using the episode to mock political overreaction.
One of the very few columnists that I like in The Star is Huzir Sulaiman. This guy has good sense of humor and I enjoyed reading his articles in his regular column ‘Wide Angle’. Who is Huzir Sulaiman you ask? Huzir Sulaiman (born in 1973) is a Malaysian actor, director and writer. One of Malaysia’s…
Much has been said about the possible cross overs/defection by certain Members of Parliament to facilitate Pakatan Rakyat to form a new government, tentatively set to happen on September 16th, tomorrow. Argument on the morality of the defection is rift in blogosphere, coffee shops, media and everywhere in Malaysia where any Tom, Dick and Harry,…
A 2008 commentary on the ISA detention of Sin Chew journalist Tan Hoon Cheng and Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar’s explanation for the detention.
I mentioned in my previous post, I am tired, frustrated and lazy to write politics related posts anymore. I am taking a laksa break from it. Politics in Malaysia has reached its most absurd, ridiculous and pathetic stage. As I reflected upon the recent events, chancing upon Malaysia-Today, The Dandelions and other social-political blogs, that…
Pemuda Umno gesa ‘budaya liar asing’ dikekang Jul 13, 08 11:00pm Pemuda Umno mahu ‘budaya liar asing’ yang merujuk kepada demonstrasi jalanan yang cuba dibawa oleh Ketua Umum PKR, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dikekang sebelum menimbulkan suasana huru-hara. Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda Umno Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein dalam kenyataan akhbarnya malam ini, berkata perkara itu…
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has reiterated that he had neither met nor known Altantuya Shaariibuu. “The statutory declaration, which I consider a horrible lie, a mere fabrication with malicious intention and slanderous element is aimed at smearing my image,” he told a packed press conference held at about 7pm…