According to a recent Merdeka Centre poll, if there is a by-election for the Kota Siputeh state seat, Pakatan Rakyat will have to face a setback in the 10th by-election since the 8 March general elections.

With the evolving global village concept, apparently, the concept of nation state is gradually blurred. But it is undeniable that, until today, many politicians are still monopolising political and national resources in the name of nation state to carry on their long-term rule.

Yes, I saw the movie 2012. In fact, I was one of those attending the movie's global premiere here. Don't worry. You can still read on, and I assure you I won't divulge the movie's ending: whether the world will be destoyed, and humanity vanishing, in 2012.

Sometimes, I wonder how many anti-corruption commission officers are required to cope with so many cases within the country.

Politics sometimes looks very complicated but it is fact very simple. And sometimes, it looks very simple but in fact, very complicated.

Everyone knew it is Datuk Ser Anwar Ibrahim before this. Only he can draw PKR, DAP and PAS together; only he has a wealth of administrative experience; only he can push ahead the two-line system, only he has a unique political charisma; only he...

I am currently reading the fascinating study 'Official Ulama and the Politics of Re-Islamisation: The Majelis Permesyuwaratan Ulama, Shariatisation and Contested Religious Authority in Post-New Order Aceh' by my dear friend and colleague Moch Nur Ichwan of Sunan Kalijaga Islamic University, Jogjakarta.

There comes a time in every nation's history when a firm decision has to be made on where it stands when it comes to the fundamental freedoms and justice for all. For Malaysia, that time is now.

Malaysia is in effect a tripartite arrangement that should confer equality of treatment. But in reality, the three component parties are not in all respects. Sabah and Sarawak deserve better.

The single and multiple stream controversy has spread to the Parliament and it is expected to continue being a discussion issue in the future.