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Kapil is an advertising strategist based in KL, who likes nothing better than to figure out why people behave the way they do. Naturally this forces him to spend most of his time lounging in coffeeshops and bars. He can be reached at kapilanski@yahoo.com

A smaller victory for BN, a bigger one for Malaysian democracy

May 07, 2013

MAY 7 — A system which results in an 80 per cent turnout, where there are no more fixed deposits, where there is a healthy opposition voice in practically all the states and where … Read More

The emotional aftermath of loss

April 30, 2013

APRIL 30 — Attending an opposition ceramah, one is struck by the urgency and passion exhibited by candidates and supporters alike. It seems like this is the last chance for … Read More

Taking the rural voter for granted

April 19, 2013

APRIL 19 — Most political pundits are predicting a close race between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) in the upcoming general election. In part, this is explained by … Read More

Collective amnesia

April 04, 2013

APRIL 4 — Five years is a long time in politics. In the hurly burly of the 24-hour news cycle, it is hard enough to keep up with the events of the day, much less what happened … Read More

Food for thought

March 11, 2013

MARCH 11 — The last few weeks have seen the upping of the political ante with the approach of the general election. But apart from the usual rhetoric from both sides over securing … Read More

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