Malaysia’s Under-16 (U-16) women’s striker Lim You is turning heads at the Srikandi Merdeka Cup in Indonesia after firing seven goals in a thumping 9-0 win over Saudi Arabia to book a place in the semifinals. 

The 14-year-old, who has Malaysian-American heritage, lived up to her reputation for possessing a lethal left foot, showing a goal-scoring masterclass that left Saudi Arabia with little answer. Several of Lim’s goals came from outside the penalty box, showcasing not only the power but also her accuracy and composure.

The great Tiananmen taboo

The People vs. The Party," provides an in-depth examination of the seven weeks that shook the foundations of the Chinese Communist Party and changed the course of the 21st century.  The Context of Reform In the 1980s, China underwent a radical transformation under Paramount Leader Deng Xiaoping.  

More pictures here, warning upsetting for some

His "Four Modernizations" promised economic prosperity, but as society opened to Western values, a "Fifth Modernization" (democracy) took root. The decade was a time of rising expectations, but the contradiction between a liberalizing economy and an authoritarian state became impossible to ignore. The sudden death of pro-reform leader Hu Yaobang on April 15, 1989, acted as the spark for a student-led movement that soon swelled to include over a million citizens.

A Divided Leadership

We analyze the internal struggle within the Forbidden City. General Secretary Zhao Ziyang advocated for dialogue and a "socialist democracy," recognizing the protests as essentially patriotic. Conversely, hardliners like Premier Li Peng viewed them as an existential threat. Deng, haunted by the chaos of Mao's Cultural Revolution, saw mass demonstrations as a precursor to anarchy. Through the leaked "Tiananmen Papers," we uncover how Deng eventually sided with the hardliners, leading to the fateful declaration of martial law.

The Spirit of the Square

For many, the occupation of Tiananmen Square was "China’s Woodstock." The film captures the jubilant atmosphere of a self-governing city where crime plummeted. From the harrowing hunger strikes to the arrival of the "Goddess of Democracy," we witness the evolution from a plea for reform into a radicalized standoff. The documentary details internal rifts within the student leadership, contrasting the seasoned strategy of Wang Dan and Wuerkaixi with the unyielding command of Chai Ling as tensions reached a boiling point.

The Military Crackdown

The documentary reconstructs the events leading to June 3rd. As 200,000 soldiers from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) converged on Beijing, citizens stood as a human shield, stalling the initial advance. Faced with mutiny within the 38th Army, Deng groomed outsider troops, indoctrinating them to believe they were suppressing a foreign-backed riot. We hear from eyewitnesses, journalists, and medical staff who experienced the absolute horror of live ammunition and advancing tanks on Changan Avenue.

Key Figures Profiled:

• Deng Xiaoping: The architect of reform who chose the "worst of all options" to maintain order.

• Zhao Ziyang: The reformist who lost his freedom for refusing to turn the army on his people.

• Wang Dan & Wuerkaixi: The pragmatic student strategists.

• Chai Ling: The square's "Commander-in-Chief" whose radical stance remains heavily debated.

Rhetoric from some older leaders has reinforced this image. Over the years, PAS has often drawn plenty of flak over some of its statements, especially from the non-Muslims in the country.

One such statement was from PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who had accused non-Muslims and non-Bumiputeras of being the “roots of corruption” in the country.

In a continuation of his pro-Malay rhetoric, Hadi had also called for non-Muslims to just let the majority ethnic group continue to hold the reins of the country.

The Marang MP had said that non-Muslims should be grateful that they have been given “a place” in this country through the jus soli citizenship policy that he claimed would not be afforded everywhere else.

One must also not forget the recent remarks from Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Mohd Nor that “the Chinese have China, the Indians have India, the Cambodians have Cambodia, and the Malays only have Malaysia”.

The professional class within PAS frames Islamic principles not primarily as restrictive legislation but as an ethical foundation for transparent, accountable and competent governance aimed at returning Malaysia to stronger regional standing.

Fortunately, within the party, a substantial cohort of younger, well-educated professionals, technocrats and administrators advance a different vision.

This perspective is reflected in figures such as Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar and a wider team of professionals prepared to administer government on technocratic lines that the civil service could respect.

British politician Jacob William Rees-Mogg recently made some outlandish remarks that in many ways betray why formerly “great” Britain has fallen prey to Islam—that is, because its “bright men” believe in and promote fairy tales disguised as “history.”

Mogg appeared in an Oxford Union Debate on Islam, where he argued on the “pro-Islam” side, saying that the West has no right to be suspicious of Islam, or see it as different than any other religion.

As proof of this, Mogg pretended to be a historian—including by making “historical comparisons,” because “they matter,” because “we learn from our history,” he insisted. He then offered the following comparison (click here to watch rather than read him):

The Christians, in 1204, sacked, pillaged, and destroyed Constantinople. They stole things, they took things; some of them you can still see in Venice today. But in 1453, the 21-year-old Mehmet II took Constantinople—do you know what he did? He wrote down some of the great works of Western literature, scholarship, and philosophy, so they were preserved. He had ancient manuscripts copied for preservation. These are documents that might otherwise have been lost to us, and to Western civilization.

Mogg’s point was that, if Muslims were historically more advanced, civilized, and tolerant than Medieval Christians, then clearly Islam is not inherently backwards, savage, and intolerant. Clearly shifting circumstances—which currently seem favorable to the West, and not to Muslims—explain modern day Muslim angst and frustration. In short, it’s not Islam itself, but all sorts of other factors surrounding it—factors which would no doubt cause modern Western people to behave just like the worst of modern-day Muslims if the former experienced them.

Of course, this entire point crumbles if Mogg’s historical example is false or misleading in any way. And as it happens, it most certainly is—and not just in one but two ways: 1) it’s engaged in what is known as “lies by omission,” and 2) it is built on a false but widely believed assumption.

In this article, we will deal with the first deception—the many lies by omission. Mogg’s claims about the Crusader sack of Constantinople in 1204 are accurate. Note, however, how the transition to Mehmet begins with a “but”—implying that the Muslims behaved more nobly than the crusaders.

Note, too, how, whereas Mogg forthrightly declares that the crusaders “sacked, pillaged, and destroyed Constantinople,” Mehmet merely “took” it. Here’s Mogg’s assertion again, in all its glory:

The Christians, in 1204, sacked, pillaged, and destroyed Constantinople… But in 1453, the 21-year-old Mehmet II took Constantinople—do you know what he did?

Actually, we do know what Mehmet did, thanks to numerous contemporary and eyewitness accounts—and it wasn’t to write down “some of the great works of Western literature, scholarship, and philosophy, so they were preserved,” as Mogg would mog us into believing.

Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo) takes very serious note of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement that the Federal Government intends to strengthen defence infrastructure in Sabah following the expansion of United States military facilities to Balabac Island in Palawan, Philippines.

According to Malaysiakini, the Prime Minister acknowledged growing geopolitical uncertainty arising from military developments in the region and specifically referred to Balabac Island, which lies in close proximity to Banggi Island and Malaysian waters off Sabah.

BoPiMaFo believes this development raises a fundamental question that goes directly back to the assurances upon which North Borneo agreed to participate in the formation of Malaysia in 1963.

One of the fundamental arguments presented to the people of North Borneo was that joining the proposed Federation would provide greater security and protection against external threats.

More than six decades later, that assurance is now being tested on Sabah’s doorstep.

THIS IS NO LONGER A THEORETICAL SECURITY QUESTION

The geopolitical environment surrounding Sabah is changing. A strategically significant military presence is expanding immediately north of Sabah. At the same time, the Philippines has never completely abandoned its historical claim concerning Sabah.

We must be clear.

Party central executive committee (CEC) member Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said the party’s recent national convention, where a majority of delegates voted for the party to remain in the federal government, sent a clear signal that DAP should strengthen its push for its agenda while continuing to work within the current administration. 

“That is the baseline entrusted to us through the vote and the support given at the convention. “So, if you ask me where the red line is, I think that needs to be elaborated further.

“And I am confident that after that, the next level would be the Pakatan Harapan presidential council, before it is brought to the cabinet,” he said during an interview yesterday on an episode of KiniTV’s “Explain Sikit” podcast.

However, Sheikh Umar said the red line should not necessarily be understood as an ultimatum to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“But if by a red line we mean that if a certain matter is breached, then we retreat and withdraw our support to remain in the government, I don’t think that is the issue.

Dr Suresh Kumar : It's all political theatre. Decision already made to remain in Madani to enjoy positions and perks until the 16th GE. The almost 50% absentees is telling. 

Now talking about red line this and red line that. You fellas better have red label and go to sleep. No one is buying your narratives any longer.

Fair Play : Bottom line is this. UMNO is not a reliable and trustworthy political partner. They are very adept at playing the game of running with the fox and hunting with the hound. Recent state government elections in Johor and N9 are clear examples of their political strategy. 

And now Pas want this collaboration to be repeated in Melaka. And the next. And the next. But this scenario is also DAP strength for Malaysians who wanted a united Malaysia with equality for ALL MALAYSIANS. All DAP needs is a visionary leader. FIRST step is to replace their present SG in preparation for GE16.

apanama is back : DAP's so-called red line, so-called reform push, and so-called urging, urging, and urging are merely BUYTIME and are also taking the voters for a ride, again and again. An obsession with perks, benefits, and pensions has overshadowed their value and principles. 

DAP spins have become too NAUSEATING over time. Look at the DAP's behaviour for the last 3 years and 9 months—the same political theatre. DAP keep on making statements. Yesterday, DAP urged Prime Minister Anwar, and today there is news about the red line and that line. Look at the statement script again. 

It is ALL THE SAME with different wordplay. DAP is now playing with words while taking its voters for granted. The Sunday congress is a SPECIAL congress. DO NOT compare it with the previous congress that usually selects CEC members, and DO NOT compare it with general elections and state election turnover. 

However, almost 50% of the delegates did not attend; it showed that everything is wrong with DAP. That is why all these fellows have been issuing statements since Sunday. Playing with words. Usually, percentages hide the party's actual weaknesses. 

Instead of minority approval, they are saying that a majority approved to remain. Moreover, the 14 delegates spoke about remaining in MADani, which is akin to asking the minority attending delegates to vote to remain so that it will be majority approval. DAP will NOT come up with any red line but will keep saying it to buy time until GE16. 

Later they will say, "We have tried our best but lack of time." Another joke by DAP. DAP is just playing games with voters, and voters should take note of this party, which is merely warming the seat in MADani. Yesterday, there was news that Akmal said he won't work with DAP in Malacca, similar to what Onn Hafiz said during the Johor state election. 

Look, a youth head of a party with fewer seats can bully a party with the most seats in the coalition, and the PM merely keeps quiet. What will happen if DAP said it won't work with UMNO Baru? Anwar will issue a statement immediately. 

We have seen all these "WAYANG" for the last 3 years plus, and what will be the difference in the 'wayang' for the next 15 months? Nothing about reform, which is dead. Just buy time! Even without remaining in the Cabinet, by supporting MADani, DAP can still push for reform since the man will not move his fingers. 

This means there is no difference whether DAP remain or not. DAP could not afford to lose their positions as ministers and deputy ministers, and their appointments to various GLCs, etc. It is lifetime benefits that they won't be seeing, maybe for the next 5 to 10 years.

Despite Military Improvements, Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Still ‘Highly Risky’ Says Former Pentagon Official

When asked about his views on Taiwanese people’s reluctance to accept Chinese rule, Anwar said that historical reasons must be considered, and that Taiwan is indeed part of China, so the decision should be left to the Chinese.

“I see Taiwan as part of China period. We may disagree with... There are some excesses. Yes, express your view. But it must be in that context. It is one China. It’s accepted by all,” he said in the interview aired on Monday.

Just Common Sense : What happened to Anwar? He could have said 1 China policy and support dialogue but to say he supports China using force even though that would devastate Taiwan and lead to large scale destruction of property and lives? 

The guy has lost his marbles. 1st PM of Malaysia and SEA leader to put foot in mouth like this. If using force is ok then Israel and Palestine using force on each other is ok too? Is this why he never condemned 7 Oct massacre but ever ready to condemn Israel??

Maimun : Kebodohan melampau! Dah nyanuk?

Knucklehead2 : Pak Sibuk is steering Malaysia straight toward trade sanctions — a leader who speaks first and thinks later. Not very bright. Say what you will, but Tun M was a true statesman: sharp, composed, and able to handle tough interviews like a seasoned pro.

AT-SIXX : So clever to comment about one China. Total silence on one Malaysia.

GP2025 : Why is this PM interfering in other nations’ disputes AND inviting trouble to our shores? So, Malaysia is no more neutral but taking sides? 

People who saw him as PM material, esp the DAP, are blind. They need to ask themselves what blinded or still blinds them!

apanama is back : Anwar, can you stop poking your nose in China-Taiwan affairs? You mentioned earlier that Malaysia's foreign policy is neutral and non-interfering, but you are doing exactly the opposite. 

Even on the international front, you need to practice doublespeak as locally. I hope Taiwan will withhold any investment in Malaysia to teach Anwar a lesson. 

This fellow does not know how to be diplomatic with other countries, but her daughter will say, "use the remote to switch off the TV". But Malaysiakini is reporting it. So Nurul must ask someone to delete the above news. Hahahahaha....

SHGC : AI SHOULD JUST SHUT UP and focus on his own dying PKR party rather than dabbling on international sensitive issues like this and the Philippines one.

World Citizen : Is he for real! Why get involved in a major geopolitical conflict between China and Taiwan. Even big powers stay out of this and they adopt the "strategic ambiguity policy" when it comes to China and Taiwan. 

Anwar may be trying to cozy up to China but he has made a blunder. Why can't he be smart like many other world leaders instead of making one side angry. Now Taiwan is reconsidering its investments in Malaysia, great job Anwar.

Open minded 2281 : Anwar by your logic you will support India using force to take Kashmir as it was Indian territory until Pakistan army came and took part of Kashmir. 

Of course Anwar will not support and wear his Muslim hat. Just shows why Anwar is fast losing international respect in line with the loss of support locally.

Jarchin : Anwar Ibrahim, going by your logic, Malaya was historically part of the Vijayanagar empire. So Malaya is part of India?? What nonsense!%

Asam Pedas : By that logic the seven dashes that encroached east Malaysia’s coastlines should also be conceded to China!! Chinese say those demarcations existed time before Malaya .

This limits MPs’ ability to serve the constituents who voted them into office, while giving the federal government of the day economic leverage to sway voters. In a statement today, DAP national chairperson Gobind Singh Deo said the party has remained committed to Harapan’s promise of equal funding for all MPs.

NoobMaster69 : Yes DAP, go after PMX for the manifesto, go after UMNO for the TH, and go after PAS for the gambling. Now is the time to attack. No point being Mr Nice guy because end of the day still being label as villains.

apanama is back : DAP is urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, DAP is urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, DAP is urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, DAP is urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, DAP is urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, 

Gobind, can you people find another word to replace 'urging'? Since the Sabah Slap, DAP keeps urging Anwar, but he keeps doing nothing in response to your 'urging.' It has become a broken record of the broken record. Are you going to urge Anwar for the next 15 months? "Urging" or 'discuss': 

He does not care whether you urge or discuss. He will do what he thinks is correct. I can tell you right in your face that Anwar does not respect DAP anymore. You have an option, but you blundered it last Sunday, and now you are living with mere 'urging' and 'discussing.' 

Yes, DAP can't live without Anwar, but Anwar could live without DAP. He has more options than DAP. This explains why he does not care about your so-called urging this and urging that.

However, the area is no longer easily accessible, with an auxiliary police booth at the monastery’s main entrance controlling the entry and exit of visitors, who are greeted by signs declaring the Buddhist sanctuary as “private property”.

A volunteer at the monastery, Yap Seong Yee, told Malaysiakini that concrete barriers were placed to restrict movement towards the spiritual and meditation centre.

After squeezing through small gaps between the concrete barriers, visitors must climb stairs that cross a rocky, damp corridor before reaching the main place of worship located higher up in a cave.

As Malaysiakini journalists climbed the stairs with sweat-drenched faces despite a chill in the air, repeated reminders of “be careful, there is moss” were issued.

“The closer to this place, the cooler the air feels. If you go inside, it’s even cooler,” the head monk, Bhante Kusala, said while leading journalists up the stairs where limestone formations act as natural walls and roofs, with stalactites hanging above the place of worship. 

Veteran 1972 : First they came for the Hindu Temples And I did not speak out. Because I was not a Hindu.  Then they came for the Churches.  And I did not speak out Because I was not a Christian. Then they came for the trade unionists. And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist.  Then they came for the Buddhists And I did not speak out. Because I was not a Buddhist. 

Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me

MarioT : I doubt if it was an Islamic site, it will be still be set for demolition

BlackCougar8703 : In many other nations this place would be regarded as a national treasure and offered due reverence. The loss of this site of worship and contemplation would be a national tragedy. Surely some exemption could be made which would permit this site to be preserved in perpetuity.

darmakochi : Just wondering. Were there any old mosques in our multiracial nation that were demolished to make way for new developments?

Very concerned citizen : If anyone destroys a place of worship is condemned for the rest of that person’s life.That person’s life will be tormented and destroyed. Be careful, be very very careful.

Kampar MP Chong Zhemin

Malaysiakini : A DAP lawmaker criticised MCA and MIC for keeping a poker face over their electoral ally PAS’ ambition to rid the country of gambling, especially after Umno also endorsed the agenda.

According to Kampar MP Chong Zhemin, the BN component parties’ continued silence is even more unacceptable after Umno supreme council member Razlan Rafii said his party had no problem with eliminating gambling and that the necessary laws could be amended if there was sufficient political support to do so.

“For days, MCA leaders issued long statements attacking me, accusing me of stirring up the issue and explaining how a government cabinet works.

YellowGecko0625 : MCA/MIC hiding under the sarong of UMNO lah, standard playbook for over 60 years, it is their political culture.

MarioT : I drink or gamble is none of anybody's business as long as I do not overstep the boundaries. MCA and MIC are peons to UMNO and will not anger their master.

Kecik Mayong : Razlan Rafii is the hidden voice of Zahid Hamidi . People like him will chose gambling, dress code, signboards, liquor in coffeeshops as topics of the greatest importance to the nation. These topics are likely to bring in the votes, they assume. Why are topics like corruption, good governance, economy upliftment, accountability never on their lips ?

“What is unfortunate is that because of (Kedah Menteri Besar) Sanusi (Nor)’s action, the matter was brought to court, and the court’s ruling will apply to Kelantan. “Now, if any non-Muslim wants to open a gambling shop in Kelantan, the Kelantan local authorities will have no choice but to allow gambling premises to operate in Kelantan,” he added.

Dr Suresh Kumar : Agreed gambling is considered a vice because you rely on luck, there is an element of greed and the danger of getting addicted. 

But what I don't get it is; PAS claims that they have banned gambling as it is against the Islamic teachings, despite the fact that the gamblers are mainly non-Malays. Why can't PAS be equally serious if not more against drug addiction, rape, incest, child marrriages which are rampant there and prevalent among the Malays. 

What about getting serious in providing clean water, create jobs so that the youth do not have to leave their families behind and move to Penang, KL, Selangor looking for well paid jobs. What about paying serious attention to make Kelantan an industrialised state? Hmm, still pondering.

Dino : Better closed the Golok border where the wrath of the Malay woman is more significant

apanama is back : There is a big joke if one thinks carefully. These fellows, the so-called Kelantan excos, talk about gambling no longer being popular in the state, and they tend to hide behind their wives of former gamblers. 

However, when one sees the federal allocation to Kelantan, which Anwar mentioned as "Kelantan contributed RM946 million and received RM8.9 billion between 2023 and 2025," the majority of the RM8.9 billion is from SIN TAX, such as gambling, alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. 

These PAS fellows may close down the gambling outlets, but their salaries and other state expenditures are from gambling money. Stupidity has no limit, and this is also their competence.

He also pointed out that the electoral destruction of DAP would not guarantee the safety of Malays and Muslims. “Because history does not lie. Malays and Islam are damaged by hypocritical Malay and Muslim leaders themselves," Ibrahim (above) said in a statement.

According to his colourful analogy of political betrayal and unlikely romance, the “kawan lama” (old friend) refers to Bersatu, while the “janda tua” (old divorcee) is Umno. Responding to PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari’s claim that voters would reject DAP, Ibrahim said PN should first clean up its own backyard, where the weeds of internal conflict have long since grown out of control.

He also questioned the rationale for wooing an “old divorcee” who has already “shared a pillow” with DAP under the Madani government. “PAS is now the leader of PN. It has been less than three months (since PAS took over the reins), yet PN is already in chaos and has turned into a political drama like 'The Three Stooges',” he said, referring to the American comedy trio famous for slapstick humour and their portrayal of foolish, quarrelsome characters who repeatedly found themselves in chaotic situations.

"Is it certain that BN will not be with PKR in GE16? The Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections are a short-term, temporary strategy, with (Prime Minister) Anwar (Ibrahim) giving Umno a lifeline. "I choose to believe that the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections are a strategy by Anwar and (Umno president Ahmad) Zahid (Hamidi). Wait and see what happens at GE16," he said without elaborating.

Smiley : By saying a party supported by many Malaysians as enemy of Islam is totally arrogant and unmalaysian. I hope PAS will one day face its brunt of the threats they made against its own Msians

“The freedom we achieved was never intended to become a licence to divide us,” said the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) in its Merdeka message.

The council pointed to the recent Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections as examples of an alarming escalation in political rhetoric, with voters being urged to cast their ballots along racial and religious lines.

Categorising this as a “dangerous path”, MCCBCHST said such narratives sought to convince Malaysians that fellow citizens should be feared rather than embraced as partners in nation-building. “It is deeply saddening that Malaysians continue to be confronted with inflammatory narratives suggesting that non-Malays or non-Muslims are intent on undermining Islam.

apanama is back : MCCBCHST, if one politician calls non-Malays as 'pendatang' and can get scot-free, you will see more people who 'feel like an enemy' in this country. 

Likewise, if another politician calls for a clean-up after proclaiming 'victory for Islam' and even converting a Hindu and posting the same on his Facebook, you will also see more people who 'feel like an enemy' in this country. 

The politicians on both sides started all this, and you will see more along the way leading up to GE16. One simple question for you. Do we have a so-called Unity Minister who is getting paid for nothing and is just a decoration? Is he sleeping or awake? Welcome to Bigotland!

The statement seeks to continue the momentum from DAP's congress on Sunday, where delegates resolved to remain in government while pushing for reforms. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke yesterday said they would discuss a timeline with Anwar.

Anonymous_takung : Same speed as TH RCI? Delay for 3 or is it 4 years? 

Kecik Mayong : Firstly DAP with 40 MPs should reject junior ministries like Digital ! At least they should get Minister of Works or Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry or Minister of Economy or Minister of Higher Education or even Minister of Foreign Affairs. 

We understand certain top ministries are reserved for Bumiputras only but DAP should have refused Ministry of Digital Affairs. This ministry is not what a party with 40PMs should get ..

CareOneCareAll : What is the point of bringing them up after the meeting? These should have been the conditions of staying in the UG for the delegates to vote on. If AI dont agree, call another meeting to decide? 

That's why I opined the options given to the delegates is like Hobson's choice and more than 50% of the delegates just stay away , just like when you get fed up, you won't bother to go out and vote in elections.

IndigoTrout2522 : It all depends on if Anwar is really committed to all these promised reforms and if DAP leadership, including Loke and you, have the guts to push him. 

Anwar and DAP has only a year to do them and convince the NMs and moderate MMs that you are serious about carrying out all promised reforms. 

There should be absolutely no obstacles or excuses this time. Voters are watching closely and failure means Anwar and PH will be relegated to Opposition, at best. So don’t let Zahid, UMNO and PN outfox you.

apanama is back : For the next 15 months, we will see a lot of panicking 'wayang,' while the voters will keep slapping them. From now on, the PM may say, "I will consider", "Not enough time", or "I need to go overseas to look for more investment to improve our economy." 

There are many escape routes for him. No worries, if they (PH) lose any state election, they can blame PAS, Bersama, UMNO Baru, etc. They can also use highly 'intelligent' maths to prove that their support is still intact, even though they lost. They are expert not only in playing with words (bahasa pusing putar belit) but also in playing with numbers and statistics. 

For example, you see this in the recently concluded PKR and DAP congresses, which are wonderful political theatre. Pressure the PM. He will say, "Go and fly a kite with your pressure."

Kajang pigeon : Firstly, somebody needs to tell “Goblin”that the only thing Anwar is capable of delivering at this point is GrabFood on a kapcai ,and even that too would arrive late because halfway there he’d have to stop and ask a mat rempit for directions. 

That’s how politically lost he looks. Then Nurul Izzah starts screaming like a makcik across a kampung, presumably expecting everyone to go, “Wahhh… such passion! Such fire!” Instead, half the crowd was looking for a puke bucket and the other half for a shovel to clear all the bullsh@@ piling up on stage.

Demi Rakyat : Many thought Mahathir had changed. But he fooled and betrayed the Rakyat. Guess racism is a DNA thingy. Anwar appears to be heading the same way. 

No will nor intention to reform or change. Abusing of powers. "Cash is king" now as well? Rakyat is once again betrayed. How disappointing!!

That’s why Pakatan Harapan should go all out on a final kamikaze mission to deliver the real reforms they promised - because they have nothing to lose anyway. This would be a great “farewell gift” for a better Malaysia.

Meanwhile at the PKR congress, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended his economic record, as he had given out more free money than Najib Abdul Razak. Many mock Anwar as the “leader of Palestine”. His daughter Nurul Izzah is aware of this but defended her father's advocacy for the Global South.

CareOneCareAll : If you want to test if he will perform only one of your list of reforms, the first thing he should do is to give up his FM post as he is no great finance man and also virtually admonished all his talks about corruption. Let a Sarawak MP holds the FM post.

One Malaysian : He as AL said is an indecisive and weak leader, good at talking but when comes to hard decisions will not have the will to carry it through!

- Amir Syafiq Ameer Soekre (PSM candidate for Skudai)

COMMENT | There is a moment in “The Gut Shot” producer Shamsul Saad’s description of Bryan Kong and his arrest and detention on his podcast, where you can see he’s about to lose it.

That moment of righteous indignation on the failure of reform and the hypocrisy of the so-called reform movement is quickly overcome by Shamsul’s measured response to this farce. Minorities in this country live in that moment.

If you view that now infamous interview with another podcaster, “Let's Get It” producer Bryan Kong, you would understand why the fascistic forces in this country would be perturbed.

A Hobson’s choice is a situation in which you are offered only one option, or the option of nothing at all, so there is no real choice.

In the case of the DAP, the party membership vote on whether to remain within the Madani government, or leave it is a Hobson’s choice. Any decision the DAP makes won’t make much difference to their future electoral prospects.

Over the last few days there has been a heavy social media campaign by certain stakeholders for DAP members to vote to remain in the Madani government. Skeptical commentators claim this is effort on behalf of the sitting ministers to maintain the status quo so they can retain their privileged positions until the next general election.

However, there are much deeper issues that that.

If the DAP leaves the Madani government, then the government could potentially fall. This is in the direct interests of UMNO who using social media to urge the DAP to leave the government. It is probable the Rakyat won’t look at the DAP any more favorably. Some will actually label the DAP as disloyal traitors.

DAP Is A Bloody Disappointment, they forgot this crowd that stood in the rain

Another 242 delegates voted against the motion, while seven ballot papers were considered spoilt votes. A total of 2,223 delegates, or 52.1 percent of its registered grassroots representatives, attended the DAP National Conference 2026 at the Putrajaya International Conference Centre.

Harmonious Harmony : Yes convincing. 52% of grassroots reps voted . Why didn’t the 48 % not attend a watershed meeting ?

Dr Suresh Kumar : Half of the delegates did not attend. How can you call it a 'convincing majority'. What is the reason for their absence? Looks more like theatrics.

YellowCougar2847 : Only 52% present in the conference. So how can be convincing majority? About half of the delegates have given up on the party and see no reason to attend! The POOR ATTENDANCE must show the lack of interest in the FUTURE of DAP! Another interpretation!

Optimus : The decision was no surprise; it felt like a scripted wayang from the start. DAP’s leadership and delegates have moved the red line yet again and hence signed their own death warrant for GE16.

Jupiter : Good news for Mr AK 47 - AI must proceed with all 47 charges to save his nuts.

PinkJaguar7289 : “Convincing majority” sounds grand, yet only 52.1% of eligible delegates attended, and the 1,857 “yes” votes represent less than half the full delegate pool. The 242 dissenting votes merely gave a foregone conclusion the appearance of a struggle of conscience. 

After all the red-line speeches, there is still no reform deadline, measurable demand or consequence for failure. DAP did not draw a line in the sand; it drew a curtain around its ministerial chairs.

Veteran 1972 : The massive political rally held at the Han Chiang High School field in Penang marked a historic turning point, drawing an estimated 60,000 red-shirted supporters ahead of the landmark 2008 general election and signaling an unprecedented shift in voter sentiment against Barisan Nasional. 

DAP forgot the hard fight. Massive crowds exceeding tens of thousands flooded the school grounds in March 2008. The electric atmosphere at the field convinced opposition strategists that a major political wave was building. 

The massive turnout preceded the historic results on March 8, 2008, which ended Barisan Nasional’s long-standing grip on Penang's state government. Legacy of the VenueThe Han Chiang field evolved into a symbolic focal point for Democratic Action Party (DAP) and opposition mega-ceremah gatherings in Penang. 

Subsequent political events, fundraisers, and counter-events by rival coalitions utilized the grounds to measure grassroots support in the state. 

Would you like to know more about the 2008 political tsunami in Penang or the history of DAP's campaigns in the state? No need la, get the DAP Leaders to know the struggles of the people, which they conveniently forgot after getting greased with perks and status, led by Anthony Loke. 

The end of DAP or Dopes is inevitable just like MCA bit the dust. Don't say you were NOT warned. How many red lines do you want to draw? Just like the kid who cried "wolf", you are so screwed DAP.

Optimus : The decision was no surprise; it felt like a scripted wayang from the start. DAP’s leadership and delegates have moved the red line yet again and hence signed their own death

MS : What we have is conclusive proof that the DAP of Karpal Singh is dead and cremated...the singular achievement of The Chameleon, a feat not achieved by either UMNO or PAS.

Truly Malaysian : Why nobody spoke on Teoh Beng Hock? Must be one of the conditions. Just a DAP wayang

Remember our ideals, Loke tells DAP delegates ahead of much-awaited decision : Veteran 1972 : Ah Loke ah, you forgot the ideals. You and your gang betrayed the voters. You let Anwar Ibrahim run riot over the Non Muslims of Malaysia after all the promises. Remember anak ..........?

apanama is back : Anthony Loke, a cool head should prevail. Loke, since Harapan is in the ICU now, DAP delegates should vote to join the ICU as well. Loke, "restrictions and weaknesses" do not allow you to be silent all the time. 

Therefore, do not try to play with words to cover up your silence and incompetence. The voters in Sabah, Johor and N9 need to wake you up, since you have been in hibernation for over 3 years. 

Why? Don't you read comments on the portal and social media? But you are good at sending troopers and trolls to spin, twist, cherry-pick, and 'ampu bodek,' rather than taking it as advice to improve. 

Whatever the outcome of today's voting, you need to step down, and DAP deserve a better SG. Of course, the delegates won't let you go, but you failed miserably. Time's up for you.

The damage was discovered on 15 August 2026 at approximately 10:30 AM. At this time, people in the area are not certain when the incident occurred. 

It is truly heartbreaking and deeply saddening to see such an incident happen at a sacred place of worship once again in Malaysia. The question is whether authorities will take action and investigate.

Locals have requested that everyone remain calm and respectful. If anyone has any information, witnessed anything suspicious, or has photographs/videos that may help establish what happened, please come forward and share the information with the relevant authorities or temple management.

Comments on the temple destruction by the management is receiving much hate speech online on Facebook

After several failed sieges against the seat of the Eastern Roman Empire, in the year 715, the Umayyad caliphate concluded that enough was enough: it would vomit forth all it had in one final, all-out effort to conquer the ancient Christian capital.

Caliph Suleiman summoned his younger brother, Maslama, and commanded him to lead Islam’s combined forces to Constantinople and “stay there until you conquer it or I recall you.” The young emir embraced the honor: “I [will] enter this city,” proclaimed he, “knowing that it is the capital of Christianity and its glory; my only purpose in entering it is to uphold Islam and humiliate unbelief.”

At the head of 120,000 Muslim fighters, Maslama crossed into Christian territory and, with “both sword and fire, he put an end to Asia Minor,” wrote a near contemporary chronicler. On August 15, 717, he began bombarding the city, which was defended by Leo III, formerly a general. Just weeks earlier, and because he was deemed the ablest man, Leo had been consecrated in the Hagia Sophia Cathedral as new emperor.

Unable to breach the cyclopean walls of Constantinople, Maslama waited for 1,800 vessels containing an additional 80,000 fighting men to approach through the Bosporus and completely blockade—and thus starve—the city.

Suddenly Leo ordered the ponderous chain that normally guarded the harbor cast aside. Then, “while they [Muslim fleets] hesitated whether they should seize the opportunity . . . the ministers of destruction were at hand.”

Leo had sent forth the “fire-bearing ships” against the Islamic fleet, which was quickly set “on fire,” writes Theophanes the chronicler: “some of them were cast up burning by the sea walls, others sank to the bottom with their crews, and others were swept down flaming.”

Exigent Circumstances: A Path Less Taken — A Soldier’s Story

Core Principles of Stoic Loyalty

Virtue over Convenience: True loyalty means standing by someone or your values when it is hard, private, or inconvenient, not just when it is easy. 

Thoughtful Selection: Ancient Stoics like Seneca advised passing judgment and testing a person before fully committing to the bond of friendship.

Healthy Boundaries: Loyalty should never compromise your own integrity, personal growth, or peace of mind. 

No Expectation of Return: You act with good intention and fairness, but you do not demand or expect absolute loyalty back, which prevents bitterness and disappointment.

A truly stoic person is calm, self-controlled, and emotionally resilient. Rather than being a cold or unfeeling robot, a stoic manages their reactions, refuses to panic in a crisis, and accepts things they cannot change while focusing their energy on actions they can control.

Unknown : Dear All, I'm proposing, nay, advocating, a stay away by veterans to the Merdeka celebrations. We have so far gone unheard of our plea for fair pensions adjustments, including our memorandums unreplied. We have been humiliated, described as naive and also ungrateful. Are we all of these? Certainly not! We protected the nation's sovereignty, stayed loyal to God, King and Country.

What do we get in return? Imbeciles who get lifetime pensions for warming seats, and watching us on parade, sweating under a hot sun. They hold the solution to our dilemma which they created. Our own foolishly complied, ignorant of the consequences. Till today the likes of MMR, Rafique and others battling on our behalf face unbelievable obstacles.

Let us, once and for all show solidarity and be seen to be disgusted. We don't say boycott, we say not attending. We can also use semantics like they did to avoid the term pay revision. We can get attend C also, like they do for court appearances. Of course the politicians will twist our reluctant actions as disrespectful to the nation and King. That's their interpretation, as usual, they can do no wrong.

Enough is enough. Let's make this a historic last stand of veterans who signed a blank cheque with blood. Let's do this for our brothers at arms who died in battle or in retirement leaving widows behind.

Only we know the expression " WE LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND". They do not and hence don't deserve our respect.

HIDUP VETERAN!

Shelldrake : I understand your gut feeling of frustration. And whatever course of action veterans eventually choose, it should be pursued with dignity, unity, and respect for the nation we served. Our disagreement is not with Malaysia. Our disagreement is with a system that appears to have forgotten those who helped protect Malaysia.

If veterans choose not to attend a national celebration, let it not be portrayed as disrespect for Merdeka, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or the Nation. Quite the opposite.

It should be understood as a painful reminder from those who once wore the uniform:

“We served this country with pride. We only ask that our country now show that it remembers us.”

Let us therefore remain united, disciplined, and dignified. Let our voices be strong, but let our conduct remain worthy of the uniform we once wore.

For those who served.

For those who fell.

For the widows and families left behind.

And for the veterans who are still waiting.

WE LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND

I want to be Always A Gunner

Sirul Azhar Umar’s story did not start with the murder of Altantuya. It did not begin when Razak Baginda was ‘awarded’ the contract to purchase those submarines. It really had its beginning when Najib became PM ...and maybe if you want…. you can go back earlier in time when the insidious culture of corruption was allowed to take root within Umno. It is because of corruption and greed, that Altantuya was murdered.

You need to stand back and take a helicopter view of this Altantuya saga that involved so many other players. The main stakeholders are UMNO, Najib, Razak Baginda, Altantuya and TRUTH! The others are just bit players and victims of circumstance. Let those who have been inadvertently sucked up into this insidious vortex of corruption and greed be given the opportunity to have their tales told and, if deserved, be compensated for their pain and suffering.

Let us go to the root of this saga - the purchase of the Submarines. Whatever happened to those Submarines? Was there ever a need to buy Submarines for the Malaysian Navy? Was there a need to appoint an agent, a go-between…call it whatever you want…was there a need to give someone a commission of RM $500 million 

…or more to the point…what has Razak Baginda or Perimekar, a Malaysian company of which Baginda’s wife was the primary shareholder, done to deserve the RM$500 million paid for services rendered in the purchase of the Submarine? 

If there was no Submarine contract, there would not have been that escapade through Europe that Razak took with Altantuya…no need to have Altantuya ‘assist” him in the negotiations for the purchase of the submarines….no need for Razak to promise Altantuya any commission…. 

no need for her to come to Razak Baginda’s house to ask for that commission…no need for Azilah and Sirul to be tasked with ‘dealing’ with Altantuya …and hence there will be no murder and all the subsequent events that happened after the murder of Altantuya.

So really…where did it all begin?

Is there a need for the Unit Tindakan Khas in PDRM? What is their function? To guard VVIPs? To take care of the too difficult cases that the police cannot handle in the ‘normal way? To take care of people like Pastor Raymond Koh? Because if there was no UTK there would not be any reason for PDRM to recruit people like Sirul and maybe, just maybe, Pastor Raymond Koh would still be alive.