Archive for March, 2026
Just a few years ago, Pakistan faced diplomatic and economic uncertainty – even isolation. For years, during the Cold War and War on Terror, the U.S. counted on Pakistan as an ally. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) worked closely with Pakistan’s army and intelligence services in its hunt for the al Qaeda militants responsible for Sept. […]
... written on Mar 30 2026Ramanan Ramakrishnan was like a cat on hot bricks after businessman-turned-fugitive Victor Chin Boon Long publicly declared a war on Mr “R”, a so-called Member of Parliament from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) – return the RM9.5 million pocketed as a middleman after failed to resolve his “corporate mafia” woes, or else the identity of Mr […]
... written on Mar 27 2026Were there diplomacy talks between the U.S. and Iran – either directly or indirectly – to end the war in the Middle East? Trump proudly said “yes” whilst Tehran said “no”. As strange as it may sound, both Trump and Tehran did not lie. A back-channel diplomacy had indeed occurred, but Iran was not officially […]
... written on Mar 25 2026About a week after a joint U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran, sending global oil prices above US$100 a barrel, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim started to panic. He immediately warned that the government’s subsidies to maintain RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre can last for only two months. That was the clearest hint that his […]
... written on Mar 24 2026Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have given mixed and confusing signals on how long the Iran War would go on. By now, Tehran should realize that it was a tactic to keep the regime guessing. It’s part of psychology warfare – pretending to be weak and disunited to let the enemies’ guard down. It also […]
... written on Mar 21 2026The Rise of Intelligent Money Management Managing money used to mean balancing a checkbook and reviewing monthly statements. Today, personal finance has evolved into a dynamic, real-time experience powered by digital technology. As lifestyles become more global and fast-paced, consumers expect financial tools that are just as agile. The shift toward smarter spending reflects a […]
... written on Mar 20 2026The high-stakes corporate confrontation between two of Anwar’s cronies for NexG, the government’s primary technology solutions provider, is an upgraded version of crony capitalism practiced in the 1990s when Anwar was walking the corridors of power. The disgusting enrichment project becomes pathetic now as it involves Anwar’s ex-political secretary (66-year-old Ishak) and ex-political aide (43-year-old Farhash). […]
... written on Mar 20 2026Regardless of whether it’s democracy or communism, people should not be overly obsessed with worshipping their leaders. Blind support, which often leads to absurd loyalty, would produce dictatorships, which in turn have a habit of slipping into a comedy show. In 1937, after Joseph Stalin delivered a speech at a Communist Party conference, the hall […]
... written on Mar 19 2026Anwar Ibrahim never abandoned his UMNO DNA – he just changed his uniform from red to blue. Given a choice, he would choose to return to the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) or merge his current Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) with UMNO. His unfinished business was to become the UMNO president, his ultimate ambition when […]
... written on Mar 18 2026Did Iran really think Donald Trump would surrender after the regime has disrupted one of the world’s most important waterways, the Strait of Hormuz? Not only is Tehran suspected of the attacks on at least 16 foreign commercial ships in the Persian Gulf area since the war began on February 28, but it is also jamming signals […]
... written on Mar 15 2026
