IT’S time for the budget again.

IT’S a classic case of the right hand not knowing what the other hand is doing. We already have a one-stop agency known as Puspal for the applications for filming and performance by foreign artists.

THE Prime Minister doesn’t enjoy the best narrative. It’s not surprising that he hasn’t received the kind of endearment his predecessors have.

IT may be news to PAS – and they will hardly be able to believe it – but Saudi Arabia has been promoting international concerts, including even rave parties. Party-goers are even free to dance together.

As with other high-profile prisoners, Najib will likely get his own cell at the Kajang Prison.

FOR God’s sake, please leave the Federal Court judges alone. The Bench should be left to discharge its duties professionally without any form of intimidation, pressure, or certainly, interference from anyone – especially the Executive.

PM’s plan to attend the UN General Assembly next month may indicate that early polls are not likely to take place.

Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who heads the panel of five judges hearing Najib’s appeal, is known for several notable judgments.

LET’S call a spade a spade. The RM9.13bil Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fiasco isn’t a mere controversy, but a scandal.

AFTER months of speculation, it is now finally clear – Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz looks set to contest in Selangor as a Barisan Nasional candidate in the coming general election, which is expected to be called soon.

Despite the need to come together on the Sulu case, our politicians are busy blaming each other.

It’s been 25 years since I witnessed the handover which ended 157 years of British colonial rule as a reporter, but the memories remain etched.