Dennis Ignatius: The insanity of a monsoon election
Instead of heeding the King’s plea to focus on the monsoon and welfare of the people, not politics, UMNO has stubbornly pushed ahead with its plans to dissolve parliament.
Mariam Mokhtar on Umno-Baru’s three-legged stool strategy
Umno-Baru’s three-legged stool of governance comprises race (Malay), religion (Islam) and royalty.
Dennis Ignatius: An election to decide the fate of Zahid Hamidi
Anyone who is willing to endanger the lives of voters by insisting on elections during the monsoon season certainly does not have the welfare of the people at heart.
How the king was ambushed to dissolve parliament
The Palace revealed how the PM made an “unscheduled audience” on Oct 9 to pressure the King to dissolve Parliament.
Dennis Ignatius: Why persecute Tommy Thomas for a job well done?
The whole case against Thomas is not about integrity, transparency or even about law; it’s pure politics, and politics of the worst kind.
Dennis Ignatius: Why would non-Muslims even think about negotiating with PAS?
For their own survival, non-Muslim voters must not just decisively reject PAS in GE15 but any party that aligns itself with PAS as well.
Time for laws to catch up with the digital economy
The need for changes in regulations to support growth of the digital economy.
The King might throw out request to dissolve parliament
Sabri would create a new record as the first prime minister whose request to dissolve Parliament is rejected by the King.
Prioritise public healthcare efficiency
Health Minister needs to focus on his core KPI- improving public healthcare delivery.
Dennis Ignatius: A government dominated by all the wrong people
It will matter little who dominates the cabinet if the country is run well, kept free from corruption and all are treated with fairness and dignity.
Zahid’s acquittal: The prosecution’s deliberate screw-up
Why PM and Zahid could have struck a secret deal.
G25: Don’t rush GE15, let Parliament complete full-term
The G25 group has called on the government to complete its full five-year term which ends on July 16, 2023.
Guan Eng’s list of 10 failed ministers
Hishammuddin Hussein at the top spot in Guan Eng’s “roll of dishonour”.
Incredibly bad news for Najib, Rosmah and Umno
Don’t expect Najib to stop pretending to be sick just to get out of prison – for a dose of fresh air.
Rafizi predicts Umno will meet its demise in 5-7 years
Rafizi has predicted the demise of the country’s Malay-based rival parties in five to seven years.



















