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Wins and defeats in GE13

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | May 6, 2013 3 Comments

THE Nut Graph speaks to political observers and analysts for a quick reaction to the results of GE13.

Strengthening parliamentary democracy

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | May 4, 2013 Leave a Comment

The majority of MPs who responded to MP Watch want parliamentary democracy strengthened. Two top suggestions for doing this were reforming election practices and having parliamentary select committees.

Not enough reforms for GE13

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | May 3, 2013 Leave a Comment

TO what extent have Bersih 2.0’s demands for a clean, free and fair election been met? What new measures have been introduced thus far as Malaysia heads to the polls on 5 May 2013 and are they good enough?

MPs and lawmaking

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | April 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) are also sometimes called legislators or lawmakers as they sit in the legislature and pass laws. But how far do Malaysian MPs play this role?

The Nut Graph’s future

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | August 6, 2012 19 Comments

It’s been four years since The Nut Graph was launched. Its gone through some challenging times financially and is still not making enough money to sustain full operations. Still, it seems The Nut Graph continues to have some kind of future.

The Scorpene scandal and the long arm of the law

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | May 28, 2012 5 Comments

AS a party to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, how well do our government ministers understand Malaysia’s obligations under this international treaty and local laws on international cooperation on criminal matters? Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s recent snubbing of the inquiry by a French court into the Scorpene submarines scandal suggest ignorance, at the very least.

How legitimate is our elected government?

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | April 2, 2012 10 Comments

IF rumour holds true, the 13th general election, due by March 2013, will be held sometime this year. Once again, Malaysians will cast their votes and the party that wins the most number of parliamentary seats will govern federally. But how legitimate is the government that eventually gets into power? Does the party in power […]

Assessing Pakatan Rakyat in Selangor

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | September 20, 2010 6 Comments

WHAT has the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Selangor government achieved after two and a half years in power? If one relied on traditional media reports or Umno’s “Save Selangor” roadshow, the answer may well be, “Not very much”. But the reality is much more nuanced, as demonstrated in the book The Road to Reform: Pakatan Rakyat […]

A letter to a son about Merdeka

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | August 20, 2010 5 Comments

FIRST of all, Benjamin, let me say, “Congratulations!” I know you have worked hard over these last three years, endured many challenges and faced many tests.  Learning lots of new stuff may be exciting, but I know it is not always easy. So I am proud of you, son, for having graduated today. It may […]

The govt’s selective listening

[get_post_meta single=1 key="byline"] | June 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

“The issuance of a licence to legalise sports betting is no longer an issue as a decision has been made. We always listen to the people’s wishes and put their interests above all.” PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, declaring after an Umno supreme council meeting that the government would not legalise sports betting. The […]

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