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Archived posts and commentary about Malaysian politics, elections, public affairs and political figures from the period in which they were written.

129 posts

Rais, don’t sue me. I’ll kiss arses… not!

April 15, 2009 | 4 min read | Posted in » Current Affairs, Hypocrisy, Mainstream Media, Malaysia, Politics

Rais warns of legal action against errant private groups and bloggers By BEH YUEN HUI KUALA LUMPUR: The Information, Communications, Culture and Arts Ministry will use a “diplomatic approach” in dealing with private media corporations and bloggers. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the ministry preferred to take follow-up efforts than legal action against…

Najib’s new cabinet – My take.

April 10, 2009 | 3 min read | Posted in » Current Affairs, Malaysia, Najib Tun Razak, Politics, Rants

Mob1900 political artwork reproduced in the post

Najib’s new cabinet. 1. Syed Hamid Albar ‘The Idiot’ is out! Wheeeeeeee!! We don’t need your protection – not that kind of protection, NEVER! So, go and play with your grandkids. Adios!

Verdict & the smallness of our politics.

April 9, 2009 | 6 min read | Posted in » Current Affairs, Election, Malaysia, Politics, Rants

The results speak for themselves. The verdict is out.

Chinese Culture my foot!

April 2, 2009 | 1 min read | Posted in » Current Affairs, Election, Hypocrisy, Malaysia, Politics

A 2009 commentary on political campaigning at Kampung Sepetang and a politician’s description of stage entertainment as part of Chinese culture.

You reap what you sow, so WAKE UP!, Batang Ai folks.

April 2, 2009 | 8 min read | Posted in » Current Affairs, Election, Politics, Sarawak, Social Issues

Batang Ai: Big hydro-electric dam nearby but folks rarely get power By STEPHEN THEN BATANG AI: No public bus transport, not enough telephone lines, poor electricity supply, frequent water-supply interruptions, not enough health and medical facilities, roads in bad shape, poor mail services, no banks, few job opportunities – these are just a small portion…

Hindraf Indians playing hard to get. Hail the betrayers!

April 1, 2009 | 9 min read | Posted in » Current Affairs, Democracy, Election, PKR, Politics

It’s by election time again! Well it is a tri-election this time – Bukit Selambau, Bukit Gantang and Batang Ai. 2 Bukit and 1 Batang. Doesn’t sound right. We have another Bukit in waiting – Bukit Lanjan. The orgy fest of the Bukits and Batang.. Ah Ah Har Har… Few things. MSM is again, spinning…

Al Jazeera 101 East – The Fight for Power

March 20, 2009 | 3 min read | Posted in » Current Affairs, Documentary, Malaysia, Politics, Sarawak

A 2009 Sarawak current-affairs post discussing an Al Jazeera 101 East documentary on proposed dams, development, political influence and affected communities.