The impressive growth of the Malaysian economy is the real success story this year, with more positive news coming this month. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) representative said our economic outlook remains stable for next year with strong domestic consumption …
Outlook 2013: Foreign Policy
2012 was a mix of both the exciting and the mundane; 2013 looks to be much more of the same.
2012 was both a relatively calm and stable year across the globe – aside from sporadic but intense violence in …
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 …
With Elections Around the Corner, Who is Ready?
In the past few days a detailed explanation has emerged as to why GE13 will be held in mid to late March. It has to do with the expiration of the Johor State Assembly, the PM’s busy overseas meeting schedule …
Politics, Islam and The Hadi Factor Three Decades On
Three decades after PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang infamously branded Umno supporters “kafir” (infidels) many people will have forgotten just how destructive that comment was at the time for Islamic unity in this nation.
PAS supporters in some …