Amidst all the post-election recriminations, finger-pointing and charges of electoral misconduct and fraud, let’s remember the single most important point: BN is not supported by the majority of Malaysians. Even at state level, BN had lost the popular vote, while the states it won were either with minority votes or very thin margins. Download the [...]

Amidst all the post-election recriminations, finger-pointing and charges of electoral misconduct and fraud, let’s remember the single most important point: BN is not supported by the majority of Malaysians. It is a domineering minority which cannot claim to speak for us. Download the PDF version Sources: [1] Gross distortions in Malaysia’s voting system. Available at http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/229578 [2] [...]

Download the PDF version Sources: [1] Formula to Failure: Our plunging Maths and Science standards. Available at http://refsa.org/focus-papers/infographics/formula-to-failure-our-plunging-maths-and-science-standards/ [2] ETP Investments Collapsed in 2012: An infographic. Available at  http://refsa.org/focus-papers/infographics/etp-investments-collapsed-in-2012-an-infographic/ [3] Putting the Malaysian diaspora into perspective. Available at http://www-cs-faculty.stanford.edu/~eroberts/cs181/projects/2010-11/BrainDrain/Malaysia.html [4] M’sia records worst-ever ranking on press freedom. Available at https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/220237 [5] TI Survey: 50% of [...]

Following the recent controversial ad blitz by Barisan Nasional in mainstream newspapers, REFSA has this to say: Download the PDF version ——————– Sources: [1] Home minister: Rising crime rate a matter of perception. Available at http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/200472 [2] ‘For first time since Merdeka, crime-busting a priority’. Available at http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/206496 [3] ‘PM’s statement admission of abuses under [...]

Download the PDF version Sources: [1] Bung Moktar escapes jail sentence for polygamy. Available at http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/139729 [2]M’sian MP rapped for chauvinistic remarks against women drivers. Available at http://sg.news.yahoo.com/msian-mp-rapped-chauvinistic-remarks-against-women-drivers-20110329-211002-267.html [3]After Hindu insult, Zulkifli Noordin says ‘keling’. Available at http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/after-hindu-insult-zulkifli-nordin-says-keling [4]‘Non-Malay votes not needed’: Umno, BN leaders see red. Available at http://archive.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/barisan-nasional/12212-non-malay-votes-not-needed-umno-bn-leaders-see-red [5] In Pasir Mas, BN’s [...]

Download the PDF version [1] Umno assemblyperson wants hudud for all in Johor. Available at http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/202378 [2] MCA hanya tentang hudud PAS, kata Chua. Available at http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2012/11/03/mca-hanya-tentang-hudud-pas-kata-chua/ [3] Soi Lek: Hudud will cause 1.2 million to lose jobs. Available at http://www.freemalaysiakini2.com/?p=51886 [4] Pakatan: Hudud only if all parties agree. Available at http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/pakatan-hudud-only-if-all-parties-agree [5] Guan Eng [...]

 Download the PDF version Sources: [1] Car price cut benefits few Malaysians, says Pekema. Available at  http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/car-price-cut-benefits-few-malaysians-says-pekema [2] Which makes better fiscal sense? Available at http://www.kinibiz.com/story/issues/15491/which-makes-better-fiscal-sense.html [3] Overall spirit of Pakatan’s manifesto quite scary. Available at http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2013/03/04/overall-spirit-of-pakatans-manifesto-quite-scary/ [4] Pre-Budget 2013 Guide #2: Where does our budget come from? Available at http://refsa.org/focus-papers/infographics/pre-budget-2013-guide-2-where-does-our-budget-come-from/ [5] Figures obtained from [...]

 Download the PDF version Sources: [1] Najib signs election integrity pledge. Available at http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/02/20/najib-signs-election-integrity-pledge/ [2] The promise of political violence. Available at http://www.thenutgraph.com/the-promise-of-political-violence/ [3] Do you feel 50% richer? Available at http://refsa.org/focus-papers/infographics/do-you-feel-50-richer/ [4] A big fat F for Fail: The ETP has failed to meet its targets. Available at http://refsa.org/comment/a-big-fat-f-for-fail-the-etp-has-failed-to-meet-its-targets/ [5] Tale of the Tape [...]

A party is as good as its leaders. REFSA pitches the top guns of Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat against each other, so that Malaysians can make an informed decision come the 13th General Election. Download the PDF version Sources: [1] The Trial of Lim Guan Eng. Available at http://www.heureka.clara.net/sunrise/lim-guan.htm. Retrieved 16 March 2013. [2] [...]

The potential of a true leader is defined by his track record. REFSA pitches the two top guns of Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat against each other, so that Malaysians can make an informed decision about who is the man for our mandate.      Download the PDF version —————– Sources: [1] Will candidates rush [...]