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Three reasons why Rahim Uda should quit for task force’s credibility
The Home Minister appointed Datuk Rahim Uda, an ex-judge of the High Court of Malaysia, as chair of the task force to probe Suhakam’s conclusion that social activist Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh were victims of the Malaysian
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P Patto: A reminder for free speech in New Malaysia
On the 24th anniversary of his passing, P. Patto’s voice resonates as a reminder in a New Malaysia where people are not persecuted for what they think or say. It has been 24 years since the passing of P. Patto,
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In need of a truly independent IPCMC now
I refer to the statement made by IGP Abdul Hamid Bador today and Special Branch (SB) chief Mohamed Farid Abu Hassan statement yesterday on the complaints raised by Selangor Chinese Assembly (KLSCAH) Youth Chief Siah Kwong Liang and Universiti Malaya
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Five reasons why Zamri and others must withdraw from bogus task force
CAGED notes that despite public outrage, Datuk Zamri Yahya, head of the Internal Affairs Department (IAD/JIPS) of the police, has not withdrawn from the bogus “task force” to probe the conclusion of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, Suhakam, that
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Disappointed, not stifling freedom of expression over palm oil brouhaha
In light of an international primary school putting up a play critical of the palm oil industry, I would like to clarify that my criticism was not an attempt to stifle freedom of expression in that school, but to express disappointment
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Anti-palm oil play: Engage, not impose your views on kids
I am very disturbed by the Education Ministry’s decision to investigate an international school for staging an anti-palm oil performance by students, following a complaint made by Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok. I do not think the issue has a
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The crucial Saudi-US partnership
Between our sword-wielding banner and a star-spangled one is a near century-long friendship based upon mutual benefit, understanding and trust. Through thick and thin, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America have maintained an unbreakable bond
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What’s wrong being liberals?
I am going to call a spade a spade. Based on his pronouncements, I must declare that the Johor State Islamic Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Development committee chairman Tosrin Jarvanthi to be dangerous and possibly an extremist. He is labelling
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Civil service decline: Evidence and perception
The response to the World Bank report that the performance of Malaysia’s civil service has been declining since 2014 is remarkable. World Bank lead public sector specialist Rajni Bajpai said that the report decided to compare Malaysia with OECD countries
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Cabinet must reject Muhyiddin’s lame explanations on task force
There has been a tsunami of responses to Home Minister Tan Sri Muyhiddin’s announcement of a “task force” to probe Suhakam’s conclusion that the Special Branch of the Malaysian Police (PDRM) forcibly disappeared social activist Amri Che Mat and Pastor
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