MALAYSIA
Setback
For
a top scholar
Malaysia’s 17-A wonder
shockingly failed her second year medical course at
Edinburgh, blog report.
July 26, 2009
English
Malaysia
gives up
Abandoned: An education plan
that could emulate Singapore in producing English-speaking
workers to fit into the global economy. The Guardian.
July 11, 2009
Worried
parents:
“What
about the future?”
They’re worried about jobs for their kids when
graduate, and how the nation will compete with others.
NY Times.
July 10, 2009
Malay
leadership
Not
supremacy, not dominance
These are outdated,
says UMNO Youth leader, and whoever ultimately wins
- whether Barisan or Pakatan - a Malay will lead Malaysia..
July 7, 2009
Malaysia
Negotiating
with Singapore
A Malay-stream editor writes
on a current topic in a Chinese vernacular newspaper.
Sin Chew Daily
June 30, 2009
Mahathir
Will
he lose big this time?
After vanquishing all rivals
from Tunku Abdul Rahman to Anwar Ibrahim, a lady may
'trample him in the dusk". says prominent Malaysian
commentator.
June 18, 2009
Mahathir's
'New
Middle Kingdom'
He has lost none of his hatred
of Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew, but his latest tirade
seems to have earned him a stronger one from his own
Malaysians.
June 16, 2009
Malaysia
First
sign of change
The new leader lifts some race
discrimination in some jobs drawn up by his late father.
Economist.
Apr 28, 2009
Johor
Playing
second fiddle
Malaysian asks why they the
state is always behind Singapore. The Star.
Dec 25, 2008
Singapore’s
woes
The impact
on Johor
People are nervously keeping
their fingers crossed as retrenchments mount in Singapore.
Malaysian Insider.
Dec 23, 2009
Mahathir:
'What
I think of him"
Former PM gets a dose of his
own medicine from a Somali living in Malaysia. The
Malays, too, get an earful.
Nov 21, 2008
Universities
Malaysia
losing out even to...
..Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines
in global ranking, says Lim Kit Siang.
Nov 17, 2008
Barisan
A single-race
party
Closer to reality: A ruling
coalition in which Malays, Chinese and Indians can
join without going through race-bound parties. By
Seah Chiang Nee.
Oct 13, 2008
Malaysia
Want
NEP to end, poll
Majority of all races, including two-third Malays,
want it replaced by a merit-based system. Malaysian
Insider.
Oct 9, 2008
Malaysia
The
emerging Malay
He's educated, secularly religious,
and forms a new breed that is beginning to leave its
mark on racial politics and on Malaysia.
Sep 21, 2008
Malaysia
Prolonging
the agony
It's a stalemate, even if Anwar
has 31 defecting MPs; one DAP MP already under arrest,
and Barisan can - make that 'will' - use the ISA again
to detain more to stay in power. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Sep 17, 2008
Expose
'It's
okay to wave the keris'
Formed by PMO, Biro Tata Negara
was to promote national values but instead preaches
Malay supremacy to university students, creating a
new public furore.
Sep 8, 2008
Comments
Biro
Tata Negara flap
What some Malaysians, including students, say on
the newly-revealed controversy that besieged Malaysian
Premier Abdullah Badawi can do without. Littlespeck-compiled.
Sep 8, 2008
Mahathir Mohamad
“
He’s not Malay by birth”
He’s Indian born to Malayali
(Kerala) father declares Malaysian website after
he got himself tangled
in the latest race flap.
Sep 7, 2008
By-election
After the landslide, uncertainty
With Anwar Ibrahim soon to
enter Parliament as opposition
leader, the scenario will change dramatically; with
it greater prospects for instability. Opinion. By
Seah Chiang Nee
Aug 27, 2008
“Malaysia
For Malaysians”
Lee Kuan Yew’s vision in the 60’s
that got Singapore expelled is at last moving
towards reality
in Malaysia. By Seah Chiang Nee
Apr 29, 2008
Anwar
Ibrahim
"We
have the numbers"
For first time, he announces
he has enough 'defectors' to form the government,
so why doesn't he? The answer.. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Apr 15, 2008
Malaysian
NEP
and Singaporeans
They sometimes make callous
remarks about Malaysia's problems. My answer: "First
look at your own totalitarian state." By Jed
Yoong
Apr 3, 2008
Astronaut..
..Or space
tourist?
Instead of raising national pride, Muszaphar’s
US$25m space trip widens Malaysia’s race divide.
Compiled by Littlespeck.
Oct 14, 2007
Singapore-Malaysia
Tale of two
telling reports
There’s a difference their governments react
to their Auditor-Generals’ reports. The Star.
Oct 1, 2007
Iskandar
..And
Singapore’s role
More may be in the offing but there could be hitches,
says analyst. By Johan Saravanamuttu.
Jun 12, 2007
Emigration
More Malaysians
leaving
After selling their cars and properties; also a sudden
flood of enquiries last month. NST.
Dec 17, 2006
Malaysia
A backsliding
economy
Will Malaysia be marginalised,
asks Dr Hsu Dar Ren in his Forum.
Nov 28, 2006
Malaysia
fiddles
As opportunities
run dry
A hard-hitting comment on Malaysia today by Michael
Backman. The Age.
Nov 16, 2006
Abdullah-Mahathir
The next stage
If quarrel worsens, both men's reputation - and UMNO
unity - will suffer, benefiting Anwar Ibrahim. Here's
why. Littlespeck. More
Oct
23, 2006
NEP
'It will
destroy the Malays'
Surprising "end it" call made by retired
Guthrie CEO, Khalid Ibrahim. By Bede Hong. Malaysiakini.
Oct 4, 2006
Malaysia’s
Under-qualified
graduates
Numerous PhD holders can’t
even write an original paragraph intelligibly or speak
proper English, end up teaching our graduates. Dr
Mana. malaysiakini
Sep 8, 2006
Malaysia's
New dilemma
Some 80,000 unemployed grad, mostly Malay, have to
be retrained; capable non-Malays lost to Singapore.
Sangkanchil. More
Aug 22, 2006
Mahathir's
Racism against
Singapore, Anwar
In malaysiakini interview, Anwar also refers to possible
plot to bring Dr. M back to power. Screenshots.
Jul 19, 2006
ST
forum
Mahathir-Abdullah
clash
For Mahathir what tipped the
balance was Badawi's freeing of Anwar Ibrahim, says
KL-based journalist Leslie Lopez. powerpresent
blog.
Jul 6, 2006
Mahathir
More shocks
'Twas Malaysian side which offered to sell 1billion
sq.m of sand that could make Singapore 50% larger
with 10m population. Blogger kTemoc.
May 24, 2006
Half
bridge
Plan scrapped
Perish the thought if Singaporeans think its victory
for them; expect short-term uncertainty especially
on water talks. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Apr 13, 2006
Conversion
to Islam
Some legal implications in the Malaysian environment.
Catholic News.
Feb 15, 2006
Police
force
A serious
blow
Immediate damage control is
to stem loss of public confidence in a vital service,
but in longer-term race job protection must go. By
Seah Chiang Nee.
Nov 29, 2005
Malaysia's
Varsity crisis
Earlier ranking before the plunge
probably due to mistaking Malaysian Chinese and Indian
students as foreigners. JeffOoi's Screenshots (excerpts).
Nov 13, 2005
A
shocking global slide
Varsities
Cause
of decline
A professor gives his views on cause of Malaysia's
simmering educational crisis. Malaysiakini letter.
Nov 13, 2005
Anwar
Ibrahim
'End
preferences for Malays'
They should be given to deserving poor of all races.
malaysiakini.
Oct 29, 2005
Malaysian
scholar
Saying 'no'
to Singapore
But high achiever disillusioned with race policies
stops him going home. To JeffOoi's Screenshots.
May 31, 2005
Singapore-Malaysia
Sentiments
improved
Both try to lay the merger ghost to rest. By Seah
Chiang Nee.
May 8, 2005
Malaysia-Singapore
Lifting
newspaper ban
It'll better than years of soothing
words - when it finally happens. By Seah Chiang Nee.
May 4, 2005
Internet
Malaysia
Talking
apostasy
Some 1,000 Malays renounce Islam a month. Apostasy,
long under wraps, iven a frank web airing - among
Malays. Source: Malaysiakini.
Dec 27, 2004
Malaysia's
Education
hub
Like other projects, this one, too, lags behind Singapore's.
Discussion. Blogger Peter Joseph
Dec 1, 2004
Malaysia
Race debate
heats up
UMNO raises some old issues
on race, instead of heeding PM Abdullah's all to make
Malays more self-reliant. By Seah Chiang Nee
Oct 6, 2004
Anwar
Euphoria
fades
He'll never become Malaysian
PM outside UMNO; his Islamic-reformist ticket likely
to affect PAS more. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Sep 13, 2004
Malaysia-Singapore
A new détente
Throwing out historical baggage: The real impetus
is business and ealpolitik. By Assif Shameen. BusinessWeek.
Aug 31, 2004
Universities
Easier entry
for Bumis
Why Malay undergrads are struggling with the dual-entry
system to produce more bumi professionals. By PAS
academic Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud.
Jun 16, 2004
Brain
drain
'Million
Chinese left'
Talented Chinese driven to Singapore
where they can compete with and whack Malaysia. YW
Yeoh. Malaysiakini letter.
May 1, 2004
Election
An awesome
sweep
Signs point to big win for ruling
alliance, retaking Trengganu, and major setbacks for
two opposition parties. By Seah Chiang Nee
Mar 20, 2004
Race
politics
Swinging
pendulum
A stirrinng, passionate plea
by a Malaysian girl that cuts into divisive politics.
SangKanchil By Quek Mei Joon
Mar 14, 2004
Singapore-Malaysia
Relations
under Abdullah
Bilateral issues may still be
outstanding, but ties seem to have normalised within
100 days of new KL regime. By Seah Chiang Nee
Feb 9, 2004
A
fresh new breeze
Two months into premiership change, 'feel good' Malaysia
appears keen on fresh attempt to resolve bilateral
disputes with Singapore. By Seah Chiang Nee. Streats
Jan 9, 2004
Abdullah
Badawi
A gentler,
kinder Malaysia?
Change seems inevitable as diplomatic Abdullah takes
over; an immediate one cessation of talk about "skinning
the cat". TODAY newspaper. By Seah Chiang Nee
Nov 3, 2003
Malaysia-Singapore
Hope for
better ties
With plenty of good will towards the new man, Singaporeans
look forward to better era of bilateral ties. By Seah
Chiang Nee
Nov 2, 2003
Singaporeans
say
"Goodbye
Mahathir"
With deep admiration and worry about radicalism without
him, but many are happy to see the back of him. By
Seah Chiang Nee
Nov 1, 2003
Singapore-Malaysia
Skinning
an "unfriendly" cat
Read
Mahathir's personal feelings
towards Singapore may explain stepped-up action not
only on water but a host of other issues - Pedra Branca,
reclamation, etc. Take them all together and what
do you see?
Jan 31, 2003
Military
tokenism Read
Malaysia oftens hits out at
Singapore's "low number" of Malay national
service officers; alll the while its own de
facto policy was to recruit non-Malays as token, says
Malaysian commentator MGG Pillai
Nov 10, 2002
Malaysia-Singapore
Of
water and law Read
Any first month international
law student knows this: No country can enact a domestic
legislation that conflicts with an international law
or agreement, What Malaysia really wants is …..
By Seah Chiang Nee
Oct 29, 2002
Malaysia
military
Race
dominance - an obstacle Read
With
billions of new high-tech weapons, Malaysia now needs
more non-Malays to operate submarines, missiles and
radar; one-race domination is self-defeating.
By Seah Chiang Nee
Sept 30, 2002
Mahathir's
exit
Reflective
conderns Read
Singaporeans
are angry when Mahathir wants to "skin"
their country; young liberals dislike his "dictatorial"
style - but his impending retirement also causes concerns.
By Seah Chiang Nee
Jul 8, 2002
A
painful truth Read
Proud Malays in Malaysia must
be wincing at their premier's comment about their
continuing special rights after 30 years which explain
a lot of things.
June 16, 2002
Kelantan
PAS-style cronyism Read
How
to take another wife illegally in Islamic Kelantan
and get away with it? Ask PAS. MGG Pillai.
June 4, 2002
Changing
with the times Read
Wearing
a purdah has nothing to do with a Muslim's rights,
declared a Malaysian court a decade ago.
Feb
26, 2002
Why
Mahathir is So Anti-Global>>
Read
He
doesn't like globalaisation for a very good reason.
July
30, 2001
UMNO's
Diminishing assets Read
UMNO accounts handed in by the
outgoing Diam Zainnudin make gloomy reading. Malaysians
wonder how much of the billions in shares still remain
in the party.
July 6, 2001
Malaysia's
Biggest Threat
>
Read
It's not Soros, not
competition from neighbours that's Malaysia's biggest
threat. It's a five-letter word - China. By Seah Chiang
Nee
May 4, 2001
M's
"Right Hand"
Is he really gone? >>
Read
No direct denial, only strong
vibes that a growing rift may have broken up the Mahathir-Daim
Zainuddin team. Bet is the Treasury will soon have
a new man soon. By Seah Chiang Nee
Apr 25, 2001
"I
Don't Want Malays
in Public Service"
>>
Read
Diam
wants Malays to get out of out of civil service, face
the world and fight to survive. like the Chinese.
By Seah Chiang Nee
Apr 26, 2001
The
Power of Johor
>>
Read
As Pas gains momentum in the north, a few Johor
UMNO leaders are openly blaming the Prime Minister
for the country's woes - and getting away with it
for a good reason.
Dec
26, 2000
My
Favourite Anwar Story
A Full Circle
>>
Read
I
received a phone call tip about a democtration at
the University of Malaya and rushed there to find...
Nov 3, 2000 (updated
Jan 2004)
PAS
- A New Face
For The Chinese
>>
Read
It's
got more than half the Malay votes. PAS prepares to
go for bigger things but non-Muslim votes remain huge
obstacle.
Oct 31, 2000
