My father, my hero
FOUR weeks ago to this day, my wife received a call from my elder sister informing us to rush to the hospital because my father had suffered a heart attack.
What does the Nenggiri by-election tell us?
AS UMNO delegates from around the country assemble at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, there is much to celebrate. The party enjoyed a substantial fillip when it recaptured the Nenggiri state seat in Kelantan from arch-rival Bersatu.
Time to codify contempt of court
In 2020, the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan, said the government is considering drafting a special law similar to Singapore’s Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 to handle contempt of court cases.
The political message from Sg Bakap
IN THE run-up to the Sg Bakap by-election, many Perikatan Nasional (PN) leaders were nervous. After all, this had been a PKR stronghold since the 2008 general election.
Where do we draw the line in debating BlackRock’s role in Malaysia?
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been one of the most prominent champions of the Palestinian cause.
Is the West in decline?
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is a deft operator in foreign policy. In fact, he has made several trips abroad since becoming Prime Minister in 2022.
What went wrong for Modi?
AS A close and interested observer of Indian politics, I watched the marathon election campaign unfold with much interest.
Malaysia needs bolder economic reforms beyond fuel subsidy rationalisation
IT is high time for Malaysia to embark on bold economic reforms, a crucial step towards ensuring our nation's prosperity and growth.
Illuminating insights from KKB by-election
NESTLED amid the breathtaking verdant greenery of Selangor, Kuala Kubu Baharu – better known as KKB – stands as a testament to Malaysia's rich tapestry of history and nature.
Umno needs its groove back
I REWIND to July 2015 and the height of the 1MDB scandal linked to then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Most of us were shocked and naturally concerned as well.
Why are we so angry?
AFTER the last general election delivered a hung verdict with no coalition winning a plurality of seats (for the first time in our nation’s history), the King exercised his royal wisdom to call upon all parties to form a national unity government headed by the leader of the coalition with the most seats.
New government, same problems
I TOOK a break from writing this column because I was preoccupied with the impending birth of my first child and completing my master's degree in law.
