While some analysts think UMNO could regain support, there seems to be no serious evidence to back it up. In fact, since the dissolution of Parliament on 10 October, UMNO-Barisan Nasional has not gained an inch of new ground. UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid…
(This interview was published by MalayMail) In 2018, the Undi Rosak (spoilt vote) movement encouraged voters to invalidate their ballots on purpose in what was touted as a collective boycott of major parties who were contesting the general election. It targeted youth voters and argued that there…
Rumours are rife that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has succumbed to the piling pressure from UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and will announce the dissolution of Parliament this afternoon. For the election outcomes to have legitimacy and to be accepted…
Malaysia was brought to the brink of a snap election. Tension was at an all time high but on 6 October, the nation dodged a bullet from UMNO’s ‘court cluster’ led by Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. We are not out of the woods yet.…
Hello all, this is my report card for the past 6 months as the state assemblyman for Perling. My team and I will continue to do our best to build a better, safer and more harmonious community for the people of Perling. Community empowerment and…
I am delighted to return to my alma mater Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), University of Malaya, to attend a book launch by the Sultan of Perak, Tuanku Sultan Nazrin Shah. When I was planning to do a master’s degree, Professor Rajah Rasiah suggested that I do…
The Malaysian economy is at a crossroads. Indeed, Malaysia as a nation is at a crossroads. The most important question concerning the Malaysian economy is the presence of a huge “educated underclass” in our midst. Malaysia has a relatively well-educated population, with a tertiary education…
It is indeed a great pleasure to see a project close to my heart coming to fruition. Due to financial constraints, most DAP offices are housed in shoplots. In fact, most political parties use generic shoplots as their local and state offices. But I have…
After the Johor state assembly sitting yesterday, I made a trip up north to Seremban to attend the memorial service for DAP founding chairman, the late Dr Chen Man Hin. Sdr Kit Siang recited Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem which he learnt in school in the…
As a former Deputy Minister of Defense, I am very proud of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) that firmly defends the sovereignty of the country. ATMs should be respected and served with dignity. The Ministry of Defense has long been shackled by the misuse of…
To all Malaysians who created the GE14 miracle, keep fighting. We will be back stronger.