North Korea and Malaysia’s predictable diplomatic divorce
Prof. James Chin says Malaysia is the perfect gateway to the rest of the world for the North Koreans, meaning that it can act as a conduit internationally
my Say: Fairness is the virtue that can reset the world
Dr Ooi Kee Beng says a fair attitude towards fellow humans is not only its own reward; in the larger scheme of things, it is enlightened self-interest.
Commentary: UMNO’s in no shape to play kingmaker in Malaysia
Prof. James Chin says Anwar Ibrahim may have opted not to call for a bloc vote because he did not have the number of MPs needed.
TWOAS: A bold experiment to increase women’s representation
Prof Wong Chin Huat weighs in on increasing the number and the role of female representatives in Malaysia's Parliament.
my Say: In a pandemic, science and statesmanship must tactically converge
Dr Ooi comments that while scientists are not necessarily proficient in handling a public pandemic, politicians do not excel in being their managers either.
Commentary: Malaysia’s political chess games are not over
Dr Ooi Kee Beng examines Malaysia from a longer historical vantage point, coupled with the recognition that political opportunism is rampant when a power structure is at the point of collapse.
MYSay: A menu of remedies to deal with party-hopping
Danesh Chacko, Research Analyst, writes in to recommend two policy options to manage political hopping in Malaysia.
Is Malaysia heading for ‘BorneoExit’? Why some in East Malaysia are advocating for secession
In light of the 2020 Sabah state elections, Prof. James Chin discusses historical grievances related to East Malaysia.
Radio Interview: Do Register to Vote!
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, speaks about the need of Malaysians to register as voters and coming out to vote.
Comment | Amphibian politicians: Remove MPs who breach oath
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents remaining two options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.
Comment | Amphibian politicians: Options to manage them
Danesh Prakash Chacko, JCI Research Analyst, presents two out of four options on managing defecting politicians in Malaysia.
Party defections in Malaysia: Managing the ‘frogs’
Danesh Prakash Chacko, a Research Analyst, discusses two main approaches on how to manage the issue of political defections
