Dzulkifli Ahmad

Umno - the end of the end or ...?

Umno - the end of the end or ...?

Are we witnessing the demise of Umno? While numerous writings of late described such a scenario and eventuality, are we truly seeing the end of Umno? Much as I wish it is the case, I beg to differ.
BN stuck in an old paradigm

BN stuck in an old paradigm

Over to you... Malaysians!

Over to you... Malaysians!

new Looks like it is going to be the same old new year as far as Malaysians are concerned. From sex scandals, polemics over God to election irregularities.

New Year resolution: Win over 'silent majority'

New Year resolution: Win over 'silent majority'

Politics, in the final analysis, is about numbers. One person, one vote - no matter how enlightened or illiterate we are. Democracy is sort of blind in this sense.

Living through an awakening

Living through an awakening

Reform may come at a price, but there's no better time than now to be part of the movement for change in Malaysia.
Time for parochial interest is over

Time for parochial interest is over

U mno and her president could have stood tall to walk the talk should they have truly understood that the time for parochial interests is over.
When the government is wrong...

When the government is wrong...

It seriously hurts and awfully damages the nation if the prime minister is incapable, inept and aloof of the many challenging predicaments of this nation.
Patriotism, anyone?

Patriotism, anyone?

Merdeka Series Patriotism is about defending the nation against aggression, especially from wrong-doings of the government of the day.
NEPs Great March Backward

NEPs Great March Backward

An interventionist policy that doesn't cut across the racial divide and is not premised on genuine need is flawed.
Dark alley of self-destruction

Dark alley of self-destruction

Will the voters be forgiving?

Will the voters be forgiving?

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is in the last leg of his term, he is desperate to vindicate his claims, deliver his promises and placate his critiques.
The war for electoral reforms

The war for electoral reforms

The BN only won a 'skirmish' in Batu Talam. The real war is coming and this has got the premier worried.
Vote of no confidence in Abdullah

Vote of no confidence in Abdullah

The NSTP-Utusan Melayu merger was purportedly aborted on business grounds, but there is more to the story.
Addressing dressing

Addressing dressing

PAS may have its shortcomings but many can't doubt their relentless efforts in placing the interest of the people, nation and Islam at the top of their priorities - dress code or no dress code.
Umno did it again

Umno did it again

The ruling party has to humbly admit failures, otherwise it will be soon doomed to irrelevancy.
Equity: Umnoputera vs bumiputera?

Equity: Umnoputera vs bumiputera?

analysis If Umno leaders are still oblivious or unrepentant or cunningly in denial of the equity share status, what makes them think that given another 30 years, they will succeed?