Time to move forward
KUCHING: The unity government under new Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must truly reflect unity in the country. It must be united and move forward towards inclusivity. Political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat, who stated this, said Malaysia would not want a unity government by name only. As such, he said, leaders from […]
Covid-19, NRP should be parliament’s focus
KUCHING: Finding ways to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and implement the National Recovery Plan (NRP) successfully must be the central focus of parliament, says a political analyst. Associate Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat said cooperation between the government and the opposition was pertinent. “The focus of the special (Parliament) sitting is Covid-19, but of course, […]
Malaysian govt structure intact despite challenges
KUCHING: Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat says the Malaysian government structure is still very much intact despite facing several challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic. He was commenting on an article ran by an international news portal describing that Malaysia had gone down the path of failed statehood. “I believe that the term […]
A political race that’s too close to call
KUCHING: Political analyst, Associate Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat, says the withdrawal of one or two support does not necessary mean that Perikatan Nasional (PN) is on the way out. The country’s political circles are contemplating what’s next for the PN-led federal government following the withdrawal of Machang MP Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakob’s support. “We […]
