The Malay rhetoric and schism
Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action, and we have trusted only to rhetoric. If we are really to be a great nation, we must not merely talk; we must act big. – Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US president Nearly four years ago, a 94-year-old Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made it a point to attend the […]
Muhyiddin charged with receiving RM5 mln proceeds from unlawful activities
SHAH ALAM: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was charged at the Sessions Court here today with one count of receiving RM5 million in proceeds from unlawful activities. Muhyiddin, 75, who is also Bersatu president, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him before Judge Rozilah Salleh. “I understand the charge. […]
Muhyiddin to be charged again at Shah Alam Sessions Court
SHAH ALAM: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be charged in the Sessions Court here tomorrow in relation to funds in the Bersatu party account. Based on the e-judiciary check, the case will be heard at Sessions Court 1 before Judge Rozilah Salleh at 9am. Muhyiddin, who is Pagoh MP and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president, […]
A norm rather than the exception
At any given moment, public opinion is a chaos of superstition, misinformation and prejudice. – Gore Vidal, American writer and public intellectual As soon as news broke that former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was detained by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC), the social media had a meltdown. People left and right, from […]
Muhyiddin claims trial to six counts of power abuse, money laundering
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was today charged in the Sessions Court here with four counts of corruption to solicit bribes amounting to RM232.5 million and two counts of money laundering involving RM195 million. Muhyiddin, 75, who was in a dark blue suit, pleaded not guilty to all the charges after […]
Wise move, Ismail Sabri
We are making politics a spectator sport in which our only duty is to vote somebody into office and then retire to the grandstands. – David Gergen, ex-US presidential adviser Umno secretary-general Datuk Ahmad Maslan is probably right when he posited that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob felt he had already reached the peak of […]
Avoid making controversial appointments
I think the debate around nepotism is futile because I am an outsider and I know there is no compensation of talent. – Badshah, Indian rapper Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had a standard reply whenever he was criticised for allegedly practising nepotism. “I have never encouraged any of my children to take up a […]
Anti-graft mood sweeping country
KUCHING: A renewed anti-corruption mood appears to be brewing in Malaysia especially after the conviction and jailing of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said nowadays, more and more Malaysians of all political persuasions, including some in Umno, seem to be harbouring a similar resolve. The mood is […]
Justice a red herring for Pakatan’s revival
Of the five prime ministers since 1963, Najib is the only one who really cares for Sarawak and Sabah’s wellbeing. He recognised September 16, a date dear to the people of Sarawak and Sabah as Malaysia Day. He allocated funds for construction of the Pan Borneo (Highway), while the other four past prime ministers, including […]
Funnier politics
It’s not difficult to make politics funnier. – John Cleese, British comedian In an interview, this great comedian was asked how one would make politics funny. His answer is hilarious and one fraught with great insight and wisdom. It need not be serious and hazardous, or taken seriously because that’s the nature of things given […]
