1 day ago · By K Sudhagaran Stanley. The recent assertion by the minister responsible for law and institutional reform, Azalina Othman Said, that the government has no plans to extend protection to whistleblowers who seek out the media is deeply concerning.. While her position may have some merit, it entirely misses the core issue. …

1 day ago · Aliran will celebrate its 48 th anniversary with a dinner themed “A Malaysia for all: Celebrating diversity and inclusion” on 22 February.. Since its inception in 1977 as a multi-ethnic reform movement, Aliran has promoted justice, freedom and solidarity – irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

A timely reflection on preparing young people to navigate today's complex political landscape while upholding human values.

3 days ago · On 3 February, it was reported that the whistleblower who exposed a series of videos implicating Sabah assembly members in an alleged corruption scandal has claimed that state Governor Musa Aman’s son-in-law Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif offered a settlement to silence him. The whistleblower also revealed that the alleged settlement included reinstating his …

Jun 26, 2024 · Anwar’s 19 months in office have been notable for some bold, even brash, announcements. But genuine action to bring about much-needed rationalisation and reforms has been less tangible.

3 days ago · In an interview with the Financial Times, when asked about the reduced prison sentence for former Prime Minister Najib Razak, current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that he does not wish for Najib to suffer in “hell” as he once did. This is of course amid ongoing conversations on the possibility that Najib could be […]

Dec 4, 2024 · Imperceptibly but undoubtedly, Malaysia’s metamorphosis is underway. In the first part of this article, I explored the tangible outcomes and significant strides made in four cardinal areas of Anwar’s administration: good governance, poverty alleviation, economic revitalisation and progressive Islamic democracy.. There are, however, potential blind spots that warrant closer scrutiny and a ...

Non-executive directors receive RM20,000 per month in fees and a total of RM1.8m in benefits for the year (see ordinary resolution 18 passed at TNB’s annual meeting last May).. The government should order TNB to do ‘national service’ by getting it to slash the pay, allowances and benefits of its top echelon before raising tariffs.

Dec 29, 2024 · The economy shows some signs of recovery: the ringgit has strengthened, and investors are returning. Yet, serious concerns remain. The government has to be wary of what kind of economic activities it is encouraging and their ecological impact.

Dec 2, 2024 · On 24 November, Anwar Ibrahim completed two years as Prime Minister. In December 2022, I had argued that no one was better suited than Anwar to rejuvenate a floundering Malaysia. As the country navigates a continuously evolving landscape, I am encouraged by Anwar’s commitment and vision in steering the country in a positive direction.