Who could have guessed? Once again, social media has its knickers in a twist. This time, it was about whether a YB or an elected representative should go to the ground during natural disasters. The fact that we are arguing about it is preposterous. Then again, arguing over the most
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and from where we stand in the developing world, it’s hard not to feel a sense of déjà vu. Love or hate him, his return marks a turning point in global politics. But what does it mean for nations like ours, often
This week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) as the sole gas aggregator in Sarawak. The prime minister’s remark during a press conference in Abu Dhabi puts an end to months of speculation and stop-start negotiation between Sarawak, Putrajaya and PETRONAS. He said there was
The federal government and the Prime Minister are now stuck between a rock and a hard place. This is my verdict after Monday when the Court of Appeal ruled to allow former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal to have the merits of his challenge over the existence of
By now, Malaysians would be familiar with the twists and turns of the nation’s politics. Initially, it was UMNO-BN against Pakatan Rakyat, with the latter comprising DAP, PKR, and PAS. Then, it was rebranded as Pakatan Harapan, with PAS exiting the then-opposition coalition, and BERSATU and AMANAH taking its place.
As 2024 draws to a close, this year provides a reason to be optimistic about Sarawak’s prospects in the coming year. Last month, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, while presenting the Sarawak 2025 Budget, stated that the state’s revenue is estimated to be around RM14 billion.
To say that the appointment of former Sabah Chief Minister Tun Musa Aman as the Sabah Governor has been controversial would be an understatement. In reality, it triggered an earthquake of sorts in the political world, with seismic waves being felt throughout the nation. Even Putrajaya received brickbats for its
The ball is now in the prime minister’s court. That is how one would interpret the statement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the gas distribution issue. Speaking during a post-budget interview with TVS, he said the matter had been resolved, pending an announcement by
“REPEAT a lie often enough and it becomes the truth”. This is a law of propaganda often attributed to the Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Propaganda, throughout history, has been wielded as a powerful tool to influence public opinion, rally support, and consolidate power. This has its roots even as
I’m sure many would have read and were amused by the statement made by the Federal Education Minister on the reasons for abolishing standardised examinations and exam-oriented learning in schools. This, according to the minister, was to reduce academic stress among students. Initially, my reaction was “What on earth is
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