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What’s the deal when government gives away money?
March 2, 2012

What’s the deal when government gives away money?

By Kee Thuan Chye Malaysia has for decades had a government that actively participates in income distribution. In the beginning, this was part of a wide programme to rectify income disparities by changing the socio-economic situation of the poor. But [...]

Let’s stop Malaysia going Greek
January 31, 2012

Let’s stop Malaysia going Greek

Kee Thuan Chye argues that Umno’s time is over.

How did we tolerate the ISA for so long?
November 14, 2011

How did we tolerate the ISA for so long?

The Internal Security Act will finally be repealed - only to be replaced by two new laws. Will Malaysia see any change at all?

Fair elections postponed is democracy denied
September 20, 2011

Fair elections postponed is democracy denied

The next general election is around the corner. Will it be a fair one?

November 4, 2010

Days of wine and Adelaide

Kee Thuan Chye reminisces about wine, women and Donald Dunstan and Adelaide Week.

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