THE Sulu militants who invaded Sabah on 9 February 2013 now appear to be on the run after being attacked by Malaysian armed forces. But why did it take three weeks for the Malaysian government to take decisive action to deal with the invasion? And what impact will this episode and the government’s response have on the coming general election?

What principles are being defended on Elizabeth Wong’s behalf? OVER the past few weeks of intense political developments from Perak to Selangor, and the resulting flurry of news-making, one thing remains clear. We are a nation of leaders short on principles. Whether upcoming or high-ranking, whether from the Pakatan Rakyat or the Barisan Nasional, whether [...]

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Feb 2009: Following is the full statement by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, over the controversy involving Bukit Lanjan state assemblyperson Elizabeth Wong. It was issued by the Sultan’s private secretary, Datuk Mohamad Munir Bani, to Bernama. “I am pleased to inform that Yang Amat Berhormat Tan Sri Datuk [...]