It is intriguing that previously shadowy figures in the wheel-and-deal world of business now dare to take on the system in such a bold and public manner.

VERY few politicians lead charmed lives but DAP leader Steven Sim Chee Keong's political journey has, at times, resembled a magic carpet ride.

Speculation of an early general election has intensified but the stars have yet to align for the man who has the final say on when it will be called.

Internal turbulence among its MPs and serious allegations against two top leaders in Penang is pushing the Prime Minister's party into a crisis of perception.

Rafizi lit the spark and DAP leaders have jumped onboard to press for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations of corruption in the MACC.

THIS could be the biggest moment in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar's political journey now that he has been named the new Perikatan Nasional chairman.

IT was almost like the good old days when Pakatan Harapan leaders and their supporters shook up the then ruling coalition with their street protests and demonstrations.

EVERYONE at Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's house looked so happy, they seemed to be having a good time, and no one looking on would suspect that Bersatu was enmeshed in a crisis for survival.

Despite the barrage of attacks, the Federal Territories Minister has shown focus, strategy and quite a bit of finesse in her new portfolio.

IS THE Prime Minister considering calling for a general election by the end of this year?

The hero of one party is often the villain of the other for Umno and DAP.

The Umno president and his fiery Youth chief do not seem to be on the same page about where the party should be heading.