Many assumed the fall of Barisan Nasional in the 14th General Election marked the rise of a ‘new Malaysia’ that eschews race and religion-based politics, but political analysts seem to miss the point that the ‘other’ Malaysia – rural, underdeveloped, and dominated by one ethnic group – is not secular.
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Get NSC DG hopefuls to submit plans on how to manage elite sports in Malaysia
Talks of who will replace Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail when he leaves as National Sports Council (NSC) director-general later this year continue to linger. The candidates should be tested by presenting realistic views on how the council and Malaysia’s elite sports should evolve.
Is there a future for MIC and MCA in the unity government, BN?
MIC and MCA are finding it tough to justify their existence in Barisan Nasional – one of the main coalitions that make up the unity government.
Does Umno have what it takes to add value to Pakatan Harapan in state polls?
The onus right now is on Umno to add value to Pakatan Harapan when they go to the polls on Aug 12. But how will it do this when there are so many factions within the party? Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Centre for Policy Research and International Studies director, Associate Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk, shares his views with Twentytwo13.
While MPs continue babbling on frivolous issues, they do nothing to uplift Malaysians
A true democracy is premised on an informed electorate, selfless representatives, and a transparent, accountable, and free electoral system. Malaysia does not pass muster in these respects, writes senior academician Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
PM Anwar Ibrahim hails Dutch court ruling against Sulu Sultanate heirs as a landmark victory for Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in welcoming the Court of Appeal’s ruling in The Hague, in favour of the country against the heirs of the Sultanate of Sulu, says his government will fight against the flagrant exploitation and abuse of the international arbitral system.
Politicians keep out: Leave decision on weapons selection to warfighters, end users
Politicians should quit meddling when it comes to weapons acquisition programmes and leave it to the professionals, unless of course, they are willing to hold the line, with a rifle in their hands, when the shooting starts.
Plight of the contemporary and traditional arts in Malaysia
There is a serious need to plan for a truly sustainable strategy to ensure a vibrant contemporary and traditional arts scene that would help secure the welfare of the artists not merely through subsidies but through helping the artists generate their economic turnover, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Using community-based tourism to tackle poverty
Community-based tourism is a bottom-up approach to sustainable development used in developing countries to lift people out of poverty, writes Datin Sri Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Hanim Mohamad Zailani, director of the Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies, Universiti Malaya.
Coldplay’s sell-out six shows in Singapore a missed economic lottery for Malaysia, says Syed Saddiq
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman labels Malaysia’s inability to secure Coldplay for more than a night as an economic loss, as tickets for the British band’s six shows in Singapore next year are all sold out.
Road To Gold programme gets RM6.9m funding from National Sports Council
The Road To Gold programme to receive RM6.9 million from the National Sports Council as more athletes added to the list of medal prospects at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
National Defence Industry – stumbling blocks to Malaysia’s military self-reliance
If Malaysia is serious in making the National Defence Industry a reality, the powers-that-be must take a long hard look at where the nation stands, figure out where it went wrong, and pivot to a position of strength.
Hamidin Amin’s ‘active’ role as Paris 2024 CDM gets tongues wagging
Datuk Hamidin Amin has been “proactive” as the Chef de Mission for the Malaysian contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics. While this may be ‘refreshing’ and perhaps setting a new precedent, roles must be spelt out to avoid confusion.