The distinctive role of PSM in Malaysian politics

Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s (PSM’s) recent announcement that we intend to field a candidate in the Ayer Kuning by-election in Perak, has elicited several comments from journalists, political analysts and netizens. Some have opined that as there is absolutely no possibility of winning, it is a pointless exercise. These critics overlook the fact that the PSM…

PMX’s Lopsided Defense of the Urban Renewal Act

PMX’s statement regarding the Urban Renewal Act (URA), as reported in Malay Mail 19/3/2025, has several significant inaccuracies. The first is that there are no clauses in the URA mandating that the original residents will beresettled in the new property developed at that site. Neither are there any specific clauses statingthat the ethnic composition of…

Merdeka! But are we really in control of our destiny?

Independence Day is fast approaching and the authorities are preparing for celebrations that will be punctuated by marches, flag waving crowds and speeches by dignitaries. No doubt about it, attaining self-rule on 31st August 1957 was a great step forward for Malaya. A significant event. But, are we able to exercise that right to self-rule?…