AT the rate things are going, a Malay leader could soon be cast out by his own party for defending equality, fairness and rule of law for all Malaysians. It is sadly expected in Malaysia that non-Malays who point out problems inherent in the notion of ketuanan Melayu will be publicly attacked by certain Malay […]
Umno
Umno should attract new members from all groups
PUTRAJAYA, 5 Nov 2008: Umno will be stronger if its membership is well represented by a cross section of the society like it used to, said its information chief Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib. He said efforts must be made to woo bumiputeras from various groups to join the party. “We used to have teachers, […]
Abdullah should still play a role in Umno after March
KOTA KINABALU, 4 Nov 2008: Former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak has proposed that Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi be given a “role” in the party once he steps down in March next year. He said Abdullah was a leader with vast experience, consistent and farsighted in his endeavour to […]
Spotlighting the Abdullah years
By N Shashi KalaIT’S been exactly five years since Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi took over as prime minister. Admittedly, he had some big shoes to fill — his predecessor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reshaped the country’s physical and psychological landscape in his quest to fulfil a particular vision of development by 2020. (© Wan Leonard) But aside […]
Grand coalition not feasible
By Zedeck Siew(Source: sxc.hu) REFLECTING on the 37-year history of the Barisan Nasional (BN), it is easy to conclude that there is some worth in grand coalitions and their ability to demonstrate political strength and unity. In the aftermath of the 8 March 2008 general election, there have been calls by some for the formation of a […]
Hopeful in Permatang Pauh
By N Shashi KalaCorrected on 15 Aug 2008 at 2.50pm DE FACTO opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s day of reckoning is rapidly approaching. After months of promises and political posturing, he is finally moving forward on his promises of leading the Pakatan Rakyat to power to form what he claims will be a more just and equitable […]
