Pakatan Harapan

A collection of 27 posts

Democracy

Why PN Should Stand Firm And Uphold the Values of Democracy

These are my personal views. Whether others agree or not with them does not matter, but the most important is that no one should feel 'koyak' reading them

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Navigating Malaysia's Political Landscape: UMNO's Revitalization and PH's Unification

UMNO, leveraging its historical understanding of Malay rural economies, should champion policies that stimulate rural development, enhance agricultural productivity, and foster small and medium enterprise growth.

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Syed Saddiq: Clinging to the deficiencies in a democratic system

Saddiq has gone where Mahathir has gone and this is proven by his exit from PH to join Mahathir in the opposition after his party said he will still support the Unity Government on its reform agenda. Reforms that Mahathir would not want to see happening

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Managing perceptions: Sit back or start an aggressive propaganda campaign?

Voters in Pulai and Simpang Jeram did not see things the way many people expressed themselves with Zahid Hamidi's DNAA. They gave Anwar full backing in the Johor by-elections. There are such victories to come...

GST

No To New GST Says Opposition Group In Malaysia

The Presidential Council of the Pakatan Harapan disagrees with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s suggestion that the much-hated GST should be reinstated. The Opposition group says the country is in a state of increasingly high inflation and the people are facing difficulties with the increase in the cost of

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Silence on Mahathir confirms the rot in the PH

The silence of the partners of the Keadilan on Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirms the rot that has gripped the Pakatan Harapan. Their tight tongue is evidence of their allegiance to the old fox but it is also indication of disunity in PH. Dr Mahathir says Anwar Ibrahim is not the

ANWAR IBRAHIM

These are now the riddles in Anwar's move to become PM

There are now more riddles in Anwar Ibrahim’s attempt to become Prime Minister of Malaysia. Here we list down the most recent ones. First, there is the letter from the Agong who made it clear MPs should unite and play their part. This is also a message to Anwar

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Unchartered political era with coalition of the willing

Malaysian politics is witnessing changes that may impact the way the parties and the politicians behave. It was ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad who started the ball rolling after his resignation in February. After losing support of his party, the Bersatu, he made a call for MPs from all parties to

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Time to rally support behind Anwar Ibrahim for a new Malaysia

The Movement for An Informed Society Malaysia (WADAH) says Malaysia now has a clear opportunity to end the political uncertainty. It says sensible and rational people should reject betrayal in politics. It is time to rally support behind Anwar Ibrabim. President, Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman of WADAH says the tricks

MALAYSIA

WHY MUDA IS BORN WITH A DILEMMA

WHY MUDA IS BORN WITH A DILEMMA https://youtu.be/A40tNKBOGsc MUDA, the new party by ex-Sport Minister Syed Saddiq is born with a dilemma. It has a few choices, that is join an existing alliance, or go for it alone. Either way, the small young party of the youths

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Anwar should be more assertive in the aggravated political landscape

Malaysia has seen a series of setback in the political arena with the seizure of power by a group of rogue Pakatan MPs. Aided by the MPs from the defeated government, the breakaway factions from the Bersatu and the PKR formed a new government. It is a backdoor government, one

How will the New Mahathir Third Force Make PH More Vulnerable?

A lot of events took place in Malaysia in the run-up to the Sabah snap elections. One of the biggest event is the defeat of ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s candidate in the Slim by-election. A huge defeat for the Pejuang-backed candidate, Amir Kusyairi Mohd Tanusi and a defeat

commercialisation

FGV made Felda more vulnerable to the financial instability

The think tank IDEAS says in a report that FGV, the commercial arm of FELDA, made the Federal Land Development Authority more vulnerable to financial uncertainty. FGV’s listing and the transformation of FELDA demonstrated poor track record of commercialisation, it says. “The listing of FGV is a clear indication

ANWAR IBRAHIM

PH should expect another round of betrayal

The Pakatan Harapan coalition is in limbo and it should expect another round of betrayal. We draw this conclusion from the current composition of the PH. It has the PKR of Anwar Ibrahim, the Amanah of Mat Sabu and the DAP of Lim Guan Eng. It also has a break-away

Hadi Awang

PAS compares Pakatan to 'a dog afraid of its own shadow'

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PAS secretary general was defending a meeting of his leader Abdul Hadi Awang with PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He says PH members who are not happy with the meeting are like ‘a dog afraid of its own

1MDB, BN's defeat and MH370 the biggest events of the decade

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decade that just whizzed past us was a tumultuous and a difficult one for Malaysia. There were great moments of terror and grief but there were also moments of glory and joy for Malaysians. I believe the

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Should Anwar sit and watch how they destroy each other?

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Politics can be a very dirty affair and my four decades slugging it out for newspapers, portals and the BBC Network Africa has taught me one thing: There are no boundaries in mudslinging and betrayal in politics. Anwar

barisan nasional

Can Morgan Stanley stop MAS swallow another RM25b of taxpayers' money?

Will the appointment of ‘independent adviser’ Morgan Stanley stop Malaysia Airline from further swallowing up taxpayer’s money? The global banker will have to come with a new bailout plan comprising government funding and potential stake sale. <<This will mark the end of Khazanah Nasional’s 5-year plan.

freedom of expression

Abolish PPPA for an independent media watchdog in Malaysia?

The government of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is in discussions with the media on the abolition of the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA). The Guardian in the UK says Malaysian journalists are negotiating with the authorities to establish an independent “media council” to regulate the news industry.

bersatu

Why did Dr Mahathir make a U-turn on a mega-Malay party?

This is how Dr Mahathir Mohamad shook the Pakatan Harapan government in its foundation, creating a wave of anger and fear among the leaders. Already shaken by the gay-sex tapes and a series of rape-corruption-sexual harassment accusations, the Pakatan did not need Dr Mahathir’s call for Malay parties to

Azmin Ali

Can Anwar contain the split in PKR?

The video lucah (sex video) issue is not over and the investigation continues, keeping the suspense alive. It also keeps the people busy with the guessing game, a great distraction to what is to come, perhaps. But no one can deny that an attempt to break the PKR is in

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Who is (really) behind the news?

By Alexander Winifred I write this in response to a commentary that appeared today in The Independent Singapore. In a world where the truth is increasingly the exception rather than the norm, the press has a responsibility to stick to their role and report the facts. Even commentary pieces by

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Mahathir and Anwar has to cut loose the rotten apples

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim have to cut loose the dirty baggage they carried in the Pakatan Harapan. When Dr Mahathir came to Anwar at the courts to shake hands and reconnect, it was for a

Mahathir

Transition hinges on who's next deputy PM in Pakatan!

With Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad promising on several occasions that he will hand over power to Anwar Ibrahim, the focus is now on who will get the much coveted deputy Prime Minister’s role. Dr Mahathir’s son has already made known his plans to step out of

Mahathir

Bersatu: Apa yang ada untuk Mukhriz Mahathir?

Mukhriz Mahathir, putra Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dan Menteri Besar Kedah berada dalam posisi yang perlu dicontoh. Dia memiliki kesempatan untuk masuk ke barisan senjata di negeri ini, tetapi jalannya penuh dengan jebakan. Masa jabatan keduanya sebagai Kedah Menteri Besar akan membantunya untuk bersinar di tingkat nasional atau