- 15 Jun 2008
PLAYING THE COURTING GAME
While members of the ruling coalition are busy restoring the confidence in the Prime Minister’s leadership capabilities, the Opposition’s de facto leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has been busy enticing Members of Parliament from the ruling coalition to cross over to topple the Federal Government. Judging from the mood of the people as evident in the recent general election, this cannot be taken lightly.
- 14 Mei 2008
PUTTING THE BN IN AN AWKWARD POSITION
It was a shrewd move by the Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to appoint Datuk Lee Kah Choon, a former Gerakan Member of Parliament, as director of the Penang Development Corporation and chairman of the executive committee of Invest-Penang. In one bold stroke, he has ensured the continuity in PDC’s management and put the Barisan Nasional in a very awkward position.
- 13 April 2008
LOSING CONTROL
The new Cabinet line-up sprang a few surprises after the shocking poll results of March 8, resulting in a chorus of objections. The growing dissent over the lack of leadership at the top-most level to quell such unrest in a timely and appropriate manner is worrying, to say the least.
- 29 April 2008
A CAUTIONARY TALE OF TWO COALITIONS
While members of the ruling coalition, especially Umno, are busy indulging in mudslinging,finger-pointing and the like, the Opposition has come up with a new grouping. If proven to be viable, it will pose a far more serious threat to the BarisanNasional not as far ahead as the next general election but in the near term even. In the meantime, we all watch and worry relentlessly.
- 29 Mac 2008
ELECTING THE RIGHT LEADERS
Malaysians are slated to go into the 12th general election shortly against a backdrop of increasing dissatisfaction at home and a possible global economic downturn. The outcome is of utmost importance, as the people chosen have a challenging task ahead to steer the country to greater heights.