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Beating you down with words, the dangers of debates to elections

Kuala Lampur, July 2 -- I failed to disguise my chuckle reading about Onn Hafiz's verdict on public debates. As much as he unequivocally failed to hide his contempt for reason. The Barisan Nasional J... Read More


Bersama goes literal, joins the chorus, refuses to write its own song

Kuala Lampur, June 25 -- JUNE 25 - It is three days to the start of the Johor election. There is absolutely nothing of significance to report as far as ideas are concerned. Based on Johor, and presu... Read More


Progressives get to test waters in Johor and Negeri Sembilan

Kuala Lampur, June 18 -- You are upset that Pakatan Harapan has not reformed the country enough. You are eligible to vote in Johor or Negeri Sembilan. You are tempted to not get into the car and driv... Read More


The Manchurian electorate in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, how big?

Kuala Lampur, June 11 -- Fascinating does not entirely encapsulate the insane stratagems underway in Johor and Negeri Sembilan's elections. Granted they are extensions of national anxieties accelerat... Read More


The Small Four must think big in Johor

Kuala Lampur, June 4 -- The upcoming Johor state election like the Olympics focuses on the medal tally, with Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional trying to hog the limelight. Inde... Read More


Anwar feels his way to 2027 polls

Kuala Lampur, May 28 -- Speed, agility and strength are quintessential in track and field's triple jump events, but all comes to nought without rhythm. Hop too soon and lose out on distance, worry to... Read More


The growing fear of the free society

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- A free society dances to the beat of civil disagreements. The presence of differences embodies, nay, advertises such a society. However, a tedium-bent segment objects to free ... Read More


Our historical absolutism loses the audience

Kuala Lampur, May 14 -- We are shaped by our past. Anyone walking past a university's history department would half expect to come across a poster like that. Nothing gaudy like dinosaurs or Roman sla... Read More


The Negeri Sembilan impasse unveils parallel pathways

Kuala Lampur, April 30 -- Life is imperfect. Democracy is an earnest attempt to enable the rule of the people. It's rife with imperfections, like my relationship with Sugu, my Seremban cousin through... Read More


The Negeri Sembilan impasse unveils parallel pathways 

Kuala Lampur, April 30 -- Life is imperfect. Democracy is an earnest attempt to enable the rule of the people.  It's rife with imperfections, like my relationship with Sugu, my Seremban cousin t... Read More