chinese 2013: Mahathir said, "we do not want Malays alone to rule Malaysia" https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This an interview of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad with The Malaysian Reserve in 2013. Part of the interview did not get into the paper’s columns, but remains in our Editor’s ‘carnet’. The interview was done by
ANWAR IBRAHIM How last Friday's defeat got Mahathir tumbling A week of turmoil in Malaysia and it is a week where Mahathir went viral for all the wrong reasons. It all started with the much-expected Pakatan Harapan Presidential Council meeting last Friday. Then PM Mahathir Mohamad and his colleagues in the PH met for a discussion on his
indonesia World Muslim League visits Joko Widodo https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Indonesian President Joko Widodo received representatives from the World Moslem League or Rabathah Al Alam Al Islam at the Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta, Thursday, February 26, 2020. The World Muslim League Secretary-General said his visit was in
Afghanistan These women killed their husbands to set themselves free Fatima, 39, was married off to her cousin and bore him five children, the first when she was 13. She says he was a violent man, prone to punching her in the head; once, he even shot her. “Even your bones cannot leave this house,” he would say when she
Malaysia witnessing chaotic end of reign of Dr M https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The end of the reign of Dr Mahathir Mohamad is chaotic and tumultuous. One that generations will remember. It is now clear that Dr Mahathir got caught in an imbroglio of nasty political machinations. He gambled and paid
Indonesia targets ‘virus’ of religious radicalization The Indonesian government has decided not to repatriate hundreds of citizens who joined Daesh in a bid to counter the rise of radicalization in its society. President Joko Widodo said on Feb. 12 that the government was prioritizing the security of its 260 million population by reducing their exposure to
ANWAR IBRAHIM 112 MPs for PH gets Mahathir running for salvation Pakatan Harapan says it has 112 MPs supporting Anwar Ibrahim to take on as Prime Minister. This got Dr Mahathir, who is Malaysia’s interim PM, to rush for a speech which says it all. Stumbling at times in his speech, Mahathir looked worn out and in a hurry. He
government Mahathir refuses to quit or hand over to Anwar In a statement that breaks his long and overdue silence on the chaos created in Malaysia, interim PM Mahathir keeps his grip on power. He intends to keep a firmer and freer grip on the reins in Malaysia if he is allowed to form a government. In the speech, he
An Exodus of British Muslims happening now says, columnist A columnist for the Independent UK says there is an exodus of Muslims happening right now in the UK. They are packing their belongings, parting ways with loved ones and careers and migrating. They are British Muslims who lived in the UK for generations. But in recent years, the rise
The fall of Muhyiddin Yassin? The breakup of the Pakatan Harapan did not come from the resignation of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It came from the pullout of the Bersatu, without the knowledge of the PM, from the PH. This is confirmed by a source who says to WFTV Muhyiddin Yassin is the
Anwar Betrayers left Dr Mahathir in limbo The Harapan came to power giving hope that Malaysia will reform and grow exponentially but betrayers were within. They manoeuvred and tricked while using the name of the PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to create chaos. In the ensuing battle within the PH, the betrayers from PKR and Bersatu tried
collapse 'Long live the people' grouping demonstrate at Dataran Merdeka Late night at the Dataran Merdeka, around 100 people demonstrated peacefully ‘for the people’ With the Parti Socialist Malaysia in the lead, the group chanted: “Hidup rakyat” (Long live the people) and “Mampus politikus” (Die politicians). They are fed-up with the 3 days of the power struggle that has
Anwar may emerge as the winner Anwar Ibrahim may emerge as the ultimate winner in the power struggle in Malaysia. a latest head count of MPs supporting the PAkatan Harapan has jumped to at least 112. A member of the PH says the coalition may form government with a simple majority. if this is the case,
ANWAR IBRAHIM Malaysia: A disorderly, chaotic power scramble Malaysia is seeing one of its worst disorderly, chaotic power transition and it is a scuffle. This is an all for one fight with acting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad leaving power for anyone to grab. For months, pressed by the media, Dr Mahathir made it clear he is
coronavirus Iran 50 dead, Italy 5 and Coronavirus is raging in South Korea! Panic in Europe while schools are closing and gatherings are banned in Italy where a fifth virus-related death is reported. The Italy death toll comes along new pockets of infection in South Korea and Iran. On Monday, Italy reported a fifth death from the coronavirus forcing authorities to impose
Malaysia political crisis deepens as Mahathir resigns Old political fox Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad resigned as Prime Minister in an apparent political struggle in the government. But his sudden resignation does not help the Pakatan Harapan government and creates uncertainties. Malaysia is now heading towards the creation of a caretaker government before a clear solution is found.
Mahathir A Power struggle within Malaysia's government A power struggle within the Malaysian government is now in the open after months of slow cooking on the fire. A roller coaster Sunday but only a small mouse came out of what was to be a massive announcement. It turned out to be another failed attempt to break the
ANWAR IBRAHIM Malaysia tiptoes with political change in the air A dinner for Parliamentarians turned into a massive waiting game for a new government that is still unborn. Today, on Feb 23, the Malaysian population was on guard, waiting for a major announcement from their Prime Minister. But a no show of PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the dinner
MAHATHIR, ANWAR OUT! Says NGO A group of some 300 protesters at Dataran Merdeka want Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s cabinet to quit. They also want the Parliament to dissolve within the next 100 days. Rallying at Dataran Merdeka yesterday, they had 10 demands. “Our gathering today doesn’t involve leaders or political parties,
Where is the Facebook post that got a Pakistani on death row? That is a good question with the answer hidden by search engines: Where is the Facebook post of Junaid Hafeez? A Pakistani university lecturer/student, Junaid Hafeez is on death row after he was found guilty of blasphemy. The sentence was rendered in December last year. But a search of
ANWAR IBRAHIM Malaysia: Wadah urges timeline for smooth transition The Movement for an Informed Society Malaysia urges the country’s leadership to set a date for a smooth political transition. Praising PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his brilliance and leadership, the movement wants a transition date. Headed by Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman, Wadah says it is wise to set
BJP Kerjiwal knew he had the full support of Muslims to defeat BJP in New Delhi The poll verdict in Delhi has become a major event in the country’s politics — the AAP victory looks extraordinary in the face of a determined bid of the BJP to capture the national capital. On a closer look, however, it can be seen that a fairly even spread of
arabia Women in Arab countries find themselves torn between opportunity and tradition Alainna Liloia, University of Arizona Arab women, long relegated to the private sphere by law and social custom, are gaining new access to public life. All countries of the Arab Gulf now have workforce “nationalization policies” that aim to reduce dependency on migrant labor by getting more women into the
china Book from 1981 predicted coronavirus in bizarre coincidence Author Dean Koontz eerily predicted the coronavirus outbreak in his 1981 thriller “The Eyes of Darkness.” The fictional novel tells the story of a Chinese military lab that creates a new virus to potentially use as a biological weapon during wartime. The lab is ironically located in Wuhan, China and
abuse Asia remains notorious for rights abuses The Asian political scene is rigged with authoritarian regimes but the ugliest part is the treatment meted to the citizens. In some Asian countries, the abuse of human rights is a daily happening and it is part of some policies. But these regimes are facing a rising tide of protests
