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Malaysians would be better off if our institutions are adapted to suit Malaysia’s new normal of having coalition governments formed by parties of similar strength.
Not having a single dominant party in the foreseeable future would help us to position ourselves to achieve stable governments and coalitions worthy of voters’ support.
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Barisan Nasional has been promoting the idea that it is the guarantee of stability. UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi even claimed that only with Barisan Nasional winning two-thirds…
Four major challenges confronting us
I attended the Progressive Alliance conference titled “Asia’s Social Democratic New Deal for Peace, Democracy, Recovery, Sustainability” in KL over the weekend. The conference was officiated by DAP Secretary-General Sdr…
A New Deal for Malaysian federalism
Now is the time. From Sabah, Sarawak, Penang, and now Johor, states are dissatisfied with the concentration of power and resources in the hands of the Federal Government, and the…
How will interest rate hike by the Fed impact us ?
Yesterday, Asia woke up to US Federal Reserve 0.75% rate hike, the largest since 1994. The Fed is trying to battle the highest inflation in four decades or so. Whereas…
Traffic congestion: unfair to blame Wee?
I read with great amusement Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong’s response to my earlier statement about traffic congestion. Wee in an interview with China Press on 30 May…
GST is the wrong cure for our economic woes
I am stunned that both current Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and convicted former Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak are bringing back the idea of introducing the…
Why Wee Ka Siong’s policy-thinking is flawed
In a front-page interview with China Press on 30 May, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong made two important statements: First, there are too many vehicles on the road.…
Climate change and floods require immediate attention
A few days ago, various parts of Johor Bahru were once again inundated with water. Floods are not new but flash floods have become more regular and have caused greater…
Five key themes to move Johor forward
Five key themes to move Johor Forward Upon my appointment as the State Opposition Leader by Pakatan Harapan Johor, I have expressed my intention to lead a constructive opposition that…
Professionalising Constituency Officers
I had the opportunity to speak at a Johor DAP internal training session for the constituency assistants to our elected representatives. The workshop included 10 experienced assistants, and 12 new…
Johor DAP internal training session
I had the opportunity to speak at a Johor DAP internal training session for the constituency assistants to our elected representatives. The workshop included 10 experienced assistants, and 12 new…
Johor and Johoreans need good jobs with better pay
Labour Day message by Johor State Opposition Leader Liew Chin Tong On 1 May today, I wish all workers who are in Johor and from Johor, wherever you are, a…