Malaysiaku, Negaraku

The controversy surrounding illegal Hindu shrines, recently reignited by preacher Zamri Vinoth, requires a more measured perspective.  While the authorities need to act against the controvrsial preacher, the real issue we face have to be dealt with amicably, with both sides seeking for a peaceful solution.  To move forward, all parties must take two steps back; turning religion into a flashpoint only invites social unrest—a scenario precisely calculated by those plotting against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani government. It is becoming increasingly clear that certain factions are attempting to destabilize the current administration to shield themselves and their associates from MACC investigations. From the character assassination of Chief Commissioner Azam Baki to the targeting of Anwar himself, these manoeuvers are designed to disrupt the rule of law.  It is against this backdrop that if their plots succeed in destabilizing the government, Malaysia risks sliding ...

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat is not the most suitable person to investigate matters relating to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), given her perceived lack of impartiality towards Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Not long ago, she appeared to make a veiled attack on Anwar at an international conference. Although his name was not mentioned, her remarks at the dialogue session titled “The Sanctity of Malaysia’s Federal Constitution: Threats, Solutions and Impact on National Governance” in August 2025 clearly pointed to Malaysia’s political climate—and to many observers, the current prime minister in particular. She stated:  “There may be interference left, right, centre, but if you ignore (it), nothing will happen and the judiciary will remain intact and judicial independence will be upheld.” Her statement may be innocent, but  when controversy arose, she did not clarify her words, choosing instead to remain silent. It is therefore unsurprising that...

  It is undeniable that no community welcomes a pig farm in its backyard—Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Yet dismantling the industry altogether would create a vacuum, forcing Malaysia to rely on pork imports. The industry should not be viewed solely through the lens of halal and haram. Instead, it must be recognised as a sector in need of revitalisation—modernised with the right technology rather than sustained through outdated practices. During my visit to Germany some 15 years ago, I was struck by how central pork is to German cuisine. It is a staple, served in virtually every major restaurant. What impressed me most was the assurance from locals that their pigs are raised under strict hygienic conditions. That memory resurfaced when debates over pig farming in Selangor emerged recently. For Malaysia’s food security, the government should take the lead in modernising pig farming. By introducing advanced technology, productivity and hygiene standards can be elevated, ensuring safe...

In recent days, one issue after another has surfaced, driven by those secretly hoping Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will step down.  These are veiled attacks, orchestrated either by individuals directly entangled in corruption—fearful that they may be next—or by those blindly following the noise, much like a herd of goats circling a bonfire, led into the ritual by their master (in cyber warfare, by the cybertroopers engaged by politicians with deep pockets) as demonstrated by this social experiment.  In all fairness, no one can claim that any civil servant—or politician—is entirely free from corruption. Yet, it must be acknowledged that Azam Baki, as head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), has performed commendably in spearheading Anwar’s anti-corruption campaign.  Even Anwar’s own political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar, was not spared from MACC’s investigations, demonstrating that no one is above scrutiny. After being charged alongside his accuser, Albert ...

In our drive to digitise the nation’s economy, let us be cautious not to become an over-digitised economy. Take the LDP toll plaza at Sri Damansara as an example: I have always wondered whose decision it is to put eight Touch ‘n Go lanes, three SmartTAG lanes, but only one RFID lane. It makes me, why until today, the concessionaire appears to be resistant to the suggestion to install a few more RFID lanes. The result? RFID users face unnecessary inconvenience, often forced to weave across lanes just to get through. We pay RM35 for a RFID tag that I was once told by a friend who used to sell such stickers when it was first introduced. Each sticker only less than RM5 each. This friend of mine has since passed on. What was meant to ease traffic has instead become a source of irritation. After I first highlighted it in Malaysiakini , I am still waiting for the Minister of Works and the Director-General of the Malaysian Highway Authority to act decisively and expand RFID lanes to reduce the...

  By Stephen Ng A. Introduction 1. Local government, as the third tier of governance, plays a pivotal role in shaping the daily lives of citizens.  2. Its responsibilities include the maintenance of public infrastructure, waste management, provision of amenities such as streetlights and traffic signals, and the construction of pedestrian bridges across busy roads.  3. Failure to deliver these services directly diminishes the quality of life of the community. 4. Monitoring local councils is, however, a complex task. Councils often assert their autonomy, and unlike in the past—when newspapers such as Malay Mail and Star Metro regularly highlighted local issues—today’s mechanisms for accountability are limited.  5. Effective oversight must therefore be a collective effort, involving both citizens and resident associations. The Citizens’ Eyes Portal is proposed as a structured platform to achieve this oversight. B. Mechanism of the Portal Layers of Complaints The portal ...

Videonya di bawah Memang saya berniat untuk meluahkan pandangan saya apabila saya terbaca banyak komen dari ahli-ahli politik, terutama sekali yang bernama Dr Akmal Salleh  berkenaan dengan Undi Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur yang dicadangkan oleh Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan, Hannah Yeoh.  Pada pandangan saya, Akmal Salleh ini seharusnya menggunakan akal apabila bercakap, kerana ini menyebabkan orang bukan UMNO tidak menyukai kata-kata beliau. Dari masa ke semasa, walaupun tidak ada masalah besar, tetapi apabila dibangkitkan oleh beliau, maka ianya menjadi isu politik yang seolah-olah amat besar. Semua ini semata-mata untuk mendapat sokongan dari kaum Melayu yang saya percaya selama ini sudahpun menolak parti UMNO.  Sebenarnya bukan semua orang yang setuju dengan undi di peringkat Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT), tetapi kerana ini dibawakan oleh sesetengah grup, maka sebagai  Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) , Hannah terpaksa membawakan usul-usul ini...