Tag: Malaysia

  • DAP wishes for the demise of UMNO

    DAP wishes for the demise of UMNO

    Umno’s presence in the coalition government is incapable of safeguarding Malay rights; it merely serves as an ornamental vase.

  • Asia360 News: Interview with Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim

    Asia360 News: Interview with Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim

    Anwar Ibrahim’s diverse upbringing shapes his expansive worldview and ambitious political career.

  • Chinese chauvinism, racist eugenics and a porn star wannabe

    Chinese chauvinism, racist eugenics and a porn star wannabe

    The critique targets Chinese-based political parties and groups in Malaysia, accusing them of labelling dissenters as ‘racist’ or ‘anti-Chinese’, while expressing racial sentiments on issues like single stream education. This paradox reveals an unresolved national tension. Engage further in this crucial debate.

  • Neither free nor brave: A response to Alvin Tan

    Neither free nor brave: A response to Alvin Tan

    Criticism is levelled at perceived selfish cowardice and lack of wisdom, despite academic prowess. This overlooks the sacrifices of Malaysian youth committed to a shared destiny, a higher calling for national improvement. Get involved in this vital conversation.

  • May 5: Malaysia’s fate will be decided

    May 5: Malaysia’s fate will be decided

    The world pays little attention to Malaysia. But on May 5, it should. That is the day that Malaysia’s 13 million voters, of whom 20% are casting ballots for the first time, will choose a new parliament and decide their nation’s future. Without question, these will be the most important elections in Malaysia’s history, as…

  • “Seksualiti Merdeka” is not freedom of sexuality

    “Seksualiti Merdeka” is not freedom of sexuality

    The nation was abuzz several months ago with the provocative attempts of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) activists in holding a festival celebrating their deviance of homosexuality via a programme called “Sexualiti Merdeka” (Freedom of Sexuality). Scheduled to be held at The Annexe in Kuala Lumpur on November 11th, the event was eventually cancelled…

  • Is abolishing PPSMI not the answer?

    Is abolishing PPSMI not the answer?

    We read with interest the article entitled “Abolishing PPSMI is not the answer” by Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim (September 10, 2012), in particular, the fallacious arguments made in the name of science policy. Before going into the details of the argument, it is best to remind oneself what the term “PPSMI” means Pengajaran dan…

  • The failure of the “meritocracy” policy of Singapore

    The failure of the “meritocracy” policy of Singapore

    Many Sino-Singaporeans who try to criticize the Malaysian formula due to their ignorance of the reality of Malaysian politics of race duly claim superiority with the implementation of their so-called “meritocracy” system. It is also claimed that by the enforcement of the Malay special rights as provided for in Article 153 of the Malaysian Constitution,…

  • The Malay Mail: Stop hijacking Merdeka

    The Malay Mail: Stop hijacking Merdeka

    If the father of the nation was alive today, one wonders what he would make over the present tug-of-war over the “naming rights” of our 55 th Merdeka Day celebration. What would the late Tunku Abdul Rahman say of the words and actions of some so–called leaders who have soiled Merdeka Day and the memory…