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Lim Keng Yaik wants to hide behind party’s skirt

I usually don’t bother much with dottering old men, but: Lim Keng Yaik -

Gerakan advisor Dr Lim Keng Yaik has called on all party members to speak out against Malay supremacy, even if it lands them in jail.Describing it as a ‘foul word’ in politics, the former cabinet minister said ‘Ketuanan Melayu’ or Malay supremacy [...]

The real significance of Ahmad Ismail

Does Ahmad Ismail represent a huge swath of Malaysian society, or is he a lone ranger?

Examining this question may yield important answers about the current state of Umno in Malaysia.

After Monday’s incident which included infantile supporters ripping up pictures of Koh Tsu Koon, we can expect some further shows of support for Ahmad [...]

Gerakan, Tan Lian Hoe, Toh Kin Woon & the Future

Update 3.30pm: I didn’t note earlier that the person making the call for Gerakan to leave BN is none other than Tan Lian Hoe – who is MP for Gerik, Gerakan Vice-President and Women’s Chief, as well as and Deputy Information Minister. No small fry, mind.

Both Toh Kin Woon and a number of Gerakan [...]

Will Ezam be the next Zaid?

So Li Tsin published some good interviews of Ezam, and the walk on Sunday seemed to have gone pretty well (congrats!).

I’m intrigued by the content of the articles.

Zaid is the poster boy for many of those who pin some hopes on BN. Clearly the line he took on Sunday was.. less than inspiring to [...]

BN cats come out to play; a fate long set in motion

I read polytikus’ Malaysiakini article about Tajuddin Abdul Rahman and Zaid Ibrahim with interest.

I have to say the rivalry between the two men are in fact of little interest; it is, however, an interesting microcosm.

To me, the manner in which backbenchers appeared quick to back Tajuddin in his tirade about how backbenchers reserve the right [...]

Racism: Mahathir goes too far (Updated re: ISA)

updated: Thanks for responses all; I wanted to note that I do not under any circumstances whatsoever, support the use of ISA against anyone, incl TDM. Those who object to the ISA usually do so on basis of principle, not on basis of who is victimised.

Malaysiakini:

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has warned of possible unrest in [...]

The Paths Ahead for Umno

I’ve never really met Ezam. I thought about this for a while, and concluded that there is no need to analyse his recent apparent decision from his standpoint. That would be an undeserved waste of resources.

Combined with news about Mukhriz, Zaid, and everything else, it did however get me thinking.

As John said, it is probably [...]

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