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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 [...]
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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] As if the decision of the entire sitting leadership to stay put wasn’t enough, Mukhriz bin Mahathir has decided not to heed the clarion call. A knife in the back, almost. I think all is said and done; Mahathir will continue his attacks on Abdullah, but he has gambled his political capital, and lost it in [...] As polytikus wryly observed, the signature of TDM’s resignation blog post: Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad (bekas ahli UMNO No 1) making Sanusi Junid bekas ahli Umno No 3. Ok. And number 4?……….. Yes, too early to tell, but the first 24 hours do not bode well for our friend. No [...] Ah, will the old man’s antics never end? The last time Mahathir tried to test his strength, attempting to get elected as a delegate from Kubang Pasu, he failed quite miserably. But it will be very interesting to see how he fares this time. What will Ku Li do? Najib? Mukhriz? The rest of the cabinet? How many [...] Malaysiakini: The main Chinese-based component party in the ruling coalition government must adopt a multiracial approach to survive in the new political landscape, said one of its top leaders. The call by Ong Tee Keat, a vice-president of the MCA, comes after the Barisan Nasional’s worst losses in the March polls, with voters backing a more [...] theSun: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim says he finds the Internal Security Act (ISA), which has been regarded as draconian by the Opposition and the legal fraternity, unacceptable. “I am against any unjust and harsh law, and ISA and OSA (Official Secrets Act) are unacceptable to me,” the de facto law minister said [...] |
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