COMMENT | Looking at the legacy of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, does power corrupt even the most ‘ethical’?

COMMENT Neither coalition - BN or Pakatan - will remain in power for long if it fails to address these megatrends effectively.

COMMENT It's likely government income from new taxes like the GST will be dissipated through inefficiency and corruption.

COMMENT Without addressing the actual log-jams, the prime minister's economic reforms will be short-lived.

In preparing for the 13th GE, it is important to identify the key factors that create these surprising electoral results.

COMMENT They must decide between a crony capitalist government or one that promises to put the 'rakyat' first.

Dismantling the cosy relationship between big business and the state is best done through the electoral process.

The Malaysian economy will not turn the corner until the Najib administration faces the challenges head on.

COMMENT His moves could be leading the nation down the road to fascism with himself as the 'Beloved Leader'.

COMMENT Two recent developments have conspired to further jeopardise Najib Razak's position as prime minister.

COMMENT There appears a tussle for power at the highest level in Umno. Is the deputy prime minister looking to overthrow his boss?

COMMENT Will he continue with his rhetoric or sincerely attempt to bring about his professed reforms and restore public confidence?

At the 12th general election, Malaysian voters took a chance and voted a Pakatan Rakyat coalition into control of five states and also took away the BN’s two-thirds majority in Parliament. But as to what the future holds for the country, only time will tell.

The main challenge facing Malaysia in 2009 is not the global financial meltdown but the continued political grandstanding between the BN and the Pakatan Rakyat

It will be ironic if the minister who promised to protect Malay rights the most, gives it all away with a simple signature.

An FTA with US has many ramifications. Therefore it must be dealt with utmost care and scrutiny.

Are the bills merely an instrument to allow the private sector to cream off development expenditure allocation and eventually dump the problem of water supply back on the government?

With reference to the controversy of Astro's Emperor package, I believe that the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs should investigate the company's business practises.