Through next week, representatives from Malaysia, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, Vietnam and Japan are meeting at Kota Kinabalu to discuss a cross-Pacific trade zone that would see lowered tariffs and consequently lower …
Why Najib Has Got It Right About Reconciliation and Democracy
Pakatan Rakyat won more seats in the Dewan Rakyat than in 2008, and made some inroads into Barisan Nasional’s fortresses in the South. The Opposition pact held Selangor and Kelantan, expanded its margins in Penang, and decimated BN’s standing among …
Anwar’s Final Act Showing Signs of Early Fizzle
There is a very real likelihood that when the history of Malaysia is written, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s story will not merely be a cautionary tale, but a footnote as well. His tale, since his unsuccessful attempt to finally leap …