May 22, 2013 MY RESPONSE: Why only 6 months? As far as I am concerned, he can stay on until the next elections. Take as much as time as he likes since changing the culture is, by his own admission, a long term process. Furthermore, the chance of being made a Tan Sri is too … Continue reading
Malaysia’s Top Diplomat Kamil tells his story
May 21, 2013 Malaysia’s Top Diplomat Kamil tells his story “The life of a diplomat and foreign policy maker can be pretty much routine and humdrum during the best of times. However, there is no lack of excitement and thrills.”–Ambassador Kamil Jaafar. In the Preface to his memoirs, Growing Up with the Nation, Special Envoy … Continue reading
Finalise the State Exco for Selangor quickly
May 20, 2013 Finalise the State Exco for Selangor quickly COMMENT: It is indeed unfortunate that Selangor Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, has not able to form his own “Cabinet”for more than 2 weeks since GE-13. This is due to wrangling for seats by component parties within Pakatan Rakyat. The DAP should agree to … Continue reading
PKR reveals Proof of Phantom Voters
May 20, 2013 COMMENT: When I went to the polling station at SMK Seafield, Subang Jaya with my wife, Dr. Kamsiah on May 5, I thought I was an isolated case of a voter whose name had been inadvertently deleted during the updating of the electoral roll. I had voted there in 2004 and 2008. … Continue reading
Islamic Diplomacy and the Search for Human Security
May 20, 2013 Islamic Diplomacy and the Search for Human Security The Keynote Address at the Peace and Security Forum 2013 at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuala Lumpur on May 16,2013. by HRH Dr. Raja Nazrin Shah I WARMLY commend the organisers of this conference for shining a … Continue reading
Stop Racism and Ustazism
May 20, 2013 COMMENT: I have always enjoyed reading the writings of Prof. Dr. Tajuddin. He is a clear thinker with the guts to call a spade a spade. Guts and grit are qualities that are lacking in our communities. Yes, indeed. Our country is in trouble and that means we are in deep trouble. … Continue reading
