| Ziad Razak is an avid observer of Malaysian policy and politics, and formerly served as Special Officer to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The views expressed here are his own, and do not reflect his professional or voluntary affiliations. He can be contacted via e-mail at [email protected], or via Twitter at @ziadrazak. |
Sealing the deal
May 10, 2010MAY 10 – As I write this, the three main parties which won most seats in the recent UK general election — the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats — are locked in fierce horse trading, which could see a possible coalition government being formed, the first since the 1970s.While recent developments have been manna for political junkies, happily … Read More
Polemik nama ‘Allah’ : Jangan gugat keseimbangan nasional!
January 03, 2010JAN 3 — Di ambang tahun baru 2010, seluruh negara dikejutkan dengan keputusan mahkamah yang membenarkan akhbar Katolik “Herald” untuk menggunakan nama “Allah” sebagai gantinama kepada Tuhan Kristian Katolik.Maka dalam suasana tahun baru yang masih segar bugar ini, sudah mula bergema protes dari pihak golongan umat Islam, yang nampaknya mampu … Read More
Professor Obama teaches Reform 101
September 28, 2009SEPT 28 — By the end of this year, US President Barack Obama would either be seen as a legislative genius, who achieved what many presidents before him have tried but failed to do; or as a promising president who peaked too early and faltered in this most crucial test of his presidency.I am talking, of course, about the unfolding debate over health care … Read More
A new economic model for a changing economic landscape
August 28, 2009AUG 28 — In the recent few months, the government has indicated that it is currently working on developing a new economic model for Malaysia. Statements from the Prime Minister, the Second Finance Minister, and the Minister in the PM’s Department in charge of the Economic Planning Unit indicate that such work is seen as important for the continued … Read More
Who’s afraid of big, bad liberalisation?
May 16, 2009MAY 16 — The concept of liberalisation has long been "The L Word" for some: a dirty word; a battering ram fashioned by foreigners bent on enforcing economic imperialism; an euphemism crafted by elements intent on promoting their own selfish interests to the detriment of social justice.The issue of liberalisation again became a public talking point when … Read More
Hard choices
April 27, 2009APRIL 27 – Malaysia is certainly facing tough times. The political upheavals which have rocked the country since March 8, 2008, seem to continue unabated.As I write this, we are faced with the prospect of yet another by-election, this time in Penanti, a state seat within the PKR stronghold of Permatang Pauh.Lost amidst all the political manoeuvring is the … Read More
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