Malaysians weary due to political squabbles: Minos
KUCHING: The years of almost endless political squabbles and quarrels in Malaysia especially in the Peninsula, are making Malaysians politically very tired, weary and sick, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos here today. In a press statement, Minos added that Malaysians thus just want political peace and stability. “Enough of the difficult and troubled political […]
A new political era emerges post GE15
LAST night, alarm bells rang to signal a new political era and every candidate will be evaluated individually. If anyone wants to get elected to public office, they should start early. Do not only get close to the people in the constituency after the candidate has been announced. Candidates should not leave them, there must […]
Election fever!
During the monsoon, security forces will be busy helping flood victims. If it coincides with the polls, the security personnel will also have to look after ballot boxes and provide security for voters. So, I think there is no need to rush to hold GE15. I think the people are also against holding polls during […]
Adversarial ad referendum
The government should train, and direct the people in the acquisition of political knowledge. – Sun Yat-sen, first president of the Republic of China The great statesman Sun Yat-sen was undoubtedly inspiring the governed to learn and earn political knowledge if the government shuns this crucial duty and obligation. This devastating blow to corrupt politics […]
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 […]
Compulsive politics
Politics have no relations to morals. – Niccolo Machiavelli, Italian diplomat It is an inexorable fact that one of the serious penalties the concerned citizenry will face when they fail to participate in everyday politics is to be ruled and governed by inferiors. The great Greek scholar Plato’s warning still rings true today when everyone […]
Unseat the old and bring in the young
ARE younger generations generally less interested than the elders in political activities? Why do they choose not to participate and claim no interest in politics? Former State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Robert Jacob Ridu acknowledged that there were many young people, particularly those below 30 years old, who were very sceptical about politics due […]
Politics in Sarawak stable: PBB veep
KUCHING: Sarawak is going to hold its 12th state election soon not because of political turmoil (like in Melaka) but because the term of Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) has expired, aid Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “What happened in Melaka is not the same as in Sarawak because politics in the state is stable and there […]
Anti-Party Hopping Bill can prevent political turmoil
KUCHING: The proposed Anti-Party Hopping Bill will act as a deterrent for political turmoil from happening again in the country. “I agree with the proposed Bill and I believe it can stop the on-going political problems in Malaysia as it has gone for too long now. “Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is still a […]
Bintulu MP’s National Day wish …
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has a National Day wish – to see the government coming together and putting the people first, and see an end to the Covid-19 scourge. He said the fight against the coronavirus had dragged on for more than a year and life was even more uncertain now, […]
