asean Asean: Unity and Peace After The PCA Ruling ASEAN, as a grouping, was given a boost with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling which ruled that China had no legal basis in its claims over the South China Sea (SCS) bordering the countries of the Asean. The ruling was rendered by a five-person PCA bench, and
Mahathir Muhyiddin Yasin: The lone wolf had it coming Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin, an elderly political figure, and MP for the Pagoh constituency in Johor – the birthplace of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) – was cozily gyrating within the party’s corridor, fighting a lost battle. Or was he up to something? His attempts to address the woes affecting
WORLD Terrorists pressure West on gay agenda: Trump or boots on the ground? The Orlando attack is a pure strategical move by the terror networks, shaking the balance in the Western world, while putting pressure on the political establishments from Europe to the Americas. This attack will force the political establishments in the Western nations to find a solution, and it will be
anti-Malay Hudud paves the way for PAS-Umno alliance In the event the opposition Muslim MP’s from the other parties within the PR votes against Hadi’s private motion, the PAS will have yet another political tool to use to promote its pull-out (legitimate in PAS’ views) from the PR. The Hudud bill in Kelantan, voted by
ANDREW CARNEGIE NO LEADERSHIP, NO WISE COUNSEL “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.” Andrew Carnegie Global problems are rapidly overwhelming the capacity of governments to make farsighted decisions. No need is greater today than that of competent leadership! The technological advances
Uncategorized The Sultanate of Sulu Darul Islam reasserts independence It is now 64 years and 6 months since the Philippines signed the resolution, but it has yet to show its sincerity and commitment. So, the UN is now pressuring the Philippine Government in this case, said Mohd Sakiral. In this interview of the Sultanate of Sulu Darul Islam (SSDI)
ANWAR IBRAHIM Daim :" Chinese are attacking us" Anwar Ibrahim, Daim said he was “a good friend of mine.” “But he was too quick, too ambitious. He left when he moved too fast without calculating the risks,” by Baldev Singh At a recent talk, former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin spoke of his distrust for the Chinese immigrant
CHEE SOON JUAN Interview Chee Soon Juan: Challenging PAP's lack of foresight You’re witnessing a deep structural problem with our economy. Easing monetary policies can only do so much. Singapore needs a new economic approach which we have proposed. Singapore, the vibrant and apparently the most eligible city to live in according to many surveys, are facing economic challenges, tear and
ARGENTINA Argentina: Women continues struggle in support of de Kirchner Being a woman is not an impediment in the political scene, if it is to face the struggle for the sake of Argentina. Laura Mariela Ortiz Laura Mariela Ortiz is a political campaigner, member of the Peronist party. She is also one of the leading members of the “FRONT FOR
Gaddafi Mauritius: The fall of the Ramgoolam dynasty At best, the authorities now have sufficient evidence at hand to nail Navin Ramgoolam for tax evasion and attempted money laundering (which is not similar to money laundering perhaps). Global politics are rigged with well known dynasties, similar to the Gandhi family in India and the Bush family in the
ANWAR IBRAHIM A snap interview on Pakatan Rakyat's future with Zairil Johari Pakatan Rakyat is facing a big dilemma with the passing of TG Nik Aziz, the death of Karpal Singh last year and the jailing of DS Anwar Ibrahim for 5 years, which means he will not be able to hold any political post for at least 10 years. Here’s
ANWAR IBRAHIM Sodomy 2: A scenario with a domino effect A PR without Anwar is a headless chicken that will dance around, colliding against walls and stones, before it collapses on the ground and this is what is now expected of the opposition coalition. The Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim jail sentence which was upheld by the supreme court, the last
Bullies Office bullies fester on poor legal framework The fact of the matter is, HRs are not trained to handle the psychological violence that manifests as workplace bullying. So it is back to where it all started from. There is no recourse even in the face of evidence. Jaya Prakash A new book on office harassment will be
CHARLIE HEBDO CH Profile: Suicidal attempt at turning France against Islam The Paris rally against terrorism, seen as a pro-CH affair by some, is actually a meeting of top world leaders on how to halt ‘Islamic terror.’ The Charlie Hebdo team, particularly the main leaders of the editorial board, were adamant that they will continue to defile the Prophet of
ANTI-ISLAM Will France Rip Islam Apart After Charlie Hebdo? Alexei Martynov suggested the Charlie Hebdo was carried out by US intelligence agencies to pressure French President Francois Hollande into maintaining Western economic sanctions against Russia. As far as 2013, the French defended their non-participation in the Iraq war in 2003, a war which they deemed illegal. But this
AMEDY COULIBALY FRANCE: INTERVIEW CHERIF KOUACHI RIGHT BEFORE POLICE STORM THE HIDEOUT The voice of Cherif Kouachi brothers talking to a french online TV, giving the reasons of his actions, right before they were attacked and killed by police. <!–more–> Cheri said he was sent by the Al-Qaeda of Yemen, he was financed by late Anwar Al Awlaki (who
ANTI-ISLAM Sommes Nous Charlie? Charlie Hebdo does not depict the Prophet of Islam in its cartoons, it depicts ignorance instead. The attack against their HQ is a sad moment in history, carried by out by ignorants altogether! <!–more–> The series of cartoons published since 2006, supposedly depicting the Prophet of Islam, were
BUSINESS Malaysia: Shaky start to 2015 A market in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur. Rising inflation in Malaysia has dampened consumer sentiment since the beginning of 2014 and prices are expected to surge further in the new year. (AFP) This year will bring little cheer to Malaysia. With export growth slowing due to a sluggish world
Berenger Ki Fer Ramgoolam ek Berenger Bizin Prend Conze They had the key, they had the heart but they lost the password to the people’s choice! Anéanti en 1982, le Parti Travailliste ti gagne ene repi lorsque 2 ou 3 so ban mam ti rent dans Parlement grâce a system best loser. Ensuite, ene coup du sort ine
Mauritius Oil price war effects looms for all of us Nevertheless, the drop in oil prices should be advantageous to Mauritius, and could ease inflationary pressures and boost the economy. While Analysts are claiming that Malaysia’s economic fundamentals are still intact, despite the ringgit falling and the oil price drop squeezing the country’s earning power, one thing is
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim UPDATED Mauritius: Historic trashing of the MMM It is a historic thrashing of the MMM, which registered a defeat never seen before in its history, thanks to a maligned alliance that it concocted with the Labour Party. The MMM won only 9 seats in the elections, a poor performance compared to its long history of being the
Berenger Mauritius: Low turnout shows poor voter confidence The low voter response to the General Elections in Mauritius is a global phenomenon, where people are beginning to lose trust in political parties and their promises. However, in Mauritius, the low voter turnout could indicate a poor voter confidence in the MMM-Labour alliance. It could also mean a
Berenger Ki Fer Mo Pu Vote 'Virer Mam'! Zordi l’Ile Moris, nu zoli pays, pe al votez dans ene eleksyon dife ki kapav change la facon Morisien vive zot la vie, ou bien renforce nu heritage kulturel politik. Dans mo 35 ans karier journaliste, mo fine gagne privilege assiz ar presque tout ban leaders politik ki pe
Berenger Mauritius: Reversal of fortunes? With the big rallies over this Sunday, the country is now waiting to head wednesday DEC 10, with the Sir Aneerood Jugnauth (SAJ) camp having never been that confident of a reversal of fortunes in Mauritius! The tiny Republic of Mauritius is living in historic times, with a 2nd Republic
