| Muaz Omar is a civil servant who is a servant first and civilian second. His collection of articles can also be read at muazomar.blogspot |
Winter time in PKR
November 20, 2010NOV 20 — As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak contemplates whether to call for a snap election, much of the focus is being centred on the fulcrum of the opposition coalition.PKR, the biggest opposition party up until three of its MPs quit the party, has taken heavy body blows in the media recently.Mainstream and alternative, print and electronic media … Read More
Obama-mania no more
July 12, 2010JULY 12 — United States President Barack Obama’s foreign policy has failed to dilute the long-standing international community’s cynicism of the US.Obama’s presidential campaign had been built on the image of a leader who was willing to engage with friends and foes alike.Among the countries that do not have the best of relationships with the US are Iran and … Read More
Defending Pakatan’s crown jewel
July 03, 2010JULY 3 — The recent reshuffle of Keadilan’s line-up in Selangor has revealed the party’s intention to consolidate its position in the crown jewel of Pakatan Rakyat.The appointment of vice-president Mohamed Azmin Ali as the new Keadilan Selangor Chief taking over from Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim has been overplayed by the media as an attempt to … Read More
Nation needs closure not soothsayer
May 16, 2010MAY 16 — Attempts to blemish the social fabric is threatening to drive a wedge between the different races in the country and is growing at an alarming rate.The controversial “Melayu Bangkit (Malays Arise)” congregation organised by Gerakan Kebangkitan Rakyat (Gertak) and government agency, Terengganu Integrity Institute on May 13 was called off after the … Read More
Back to the drawing board
April 26, 2010APRIL 26 — For the past eight days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has led a campaign that showcased everything rotten about Umno and BN.The vilification and assassination on the personal lifestyle of Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, candidate of PKR and Pakatan Rakyat was absolutely disgusting but it brought mixed results based on the Malays' voting … Read More
The fight against mediocrity
April 07, 2010APRIL 7 — In a world that challenges old norms, Malaysia seems to be struggling and slow in embracing new ideas.Universal values that promotes openness and egalitarianism run foul among old-schooled politicians.Many of them equate these values as Western-oriented or Tools of Imperialists with sinister motive towards a developing Muslim nation such as … Read More
Unmasking the pseudo-liberals and hijacking the middle ground
February 19, 2010FEB 19 — Recently Datuk Ibrahim Ali, supremo of Perkasa, a right-wing Malay NGO, together with his henchmen presented their economic agenda to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak outlining their demand for an economic policy that defend the rights Malays and Bumiputeras.Perkasa stand out as Umno’s alter ego plying their role in pushing for the Malay … Read More
Nation dragged into immoral politics
February 15, 2010FEB 15 — Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is facing one of the most daunting periods of his political career.If the court finds that the A-G Chambers is able to prove beyond reasonable doubt and convict Anwar, it will most probably spell the end of a tumultuous career of an enigmatic leader.For the uninitiated, this “Sodomy Redux” of … Read More
You are the problem, Dr M
January 21, 2010JAN 21 — “Jews have always been a problem. They have to be confined to ghettos and periodically massacred.”Those are the exact words of the notoriously sly former prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad which were quoted and carried by news media when he launched the maiden assembly of the General Conference for the Support of Al-Quds (GCSQ) in the … Read More
The end is nigh for the weak and narrow-minded
January 05, 2010JAN 5 — The dawn of a new year is expected to bring a slew of changes to the nation and we do hope that the changes are for the better.We want sense and rationality to prevail in the sometimes fractious debate on nation building.We also expect better governance as well as visionary and inspiring leadership.More than anything, we expect to be treated with … Read More
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