An unbalanced, unfair view of events. The piece does not even mention that former Prime Minister Mahathir has rejoined the ruling party after falling out with his successor: a milestone of sorts. Two quotes in the piece: one from a truck driver, another from the Trade Minister. Neither capture the sense of anticipation that seems to be running through the country right now.
Opposition leaders have dismissed Najib’s moves as a political ploy. However, the opposition’s luster has faded over the past year amid slow results in four ... More »








I agree that this by-election is seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, but the perception of his actions--before even taking the PMship--have by and large been called into question. Not least by Najib's connection to the murder of a Mongolian woman.