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A Unity Government Is Not Enough: Sabah Proved It, Now Putrajaya Must Do More

A Unity Government Is Not Enough: Sabah Proved It, Now Putrajaya Must Do More A Unity Government Is Not Enough: Sabah Proved It, Now Putrajaya Must Do More Why Sabah’s verdict is bigger than a “Chinese tsunami” or Rafizi’s exit – and how unity governments from the UK to New Zealand keep failing for the same reasons Malaysia is now repeating. By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ We love easy stories in politics. When Sabah delivered a brutal verdict on Pakatan Harapan, the instant narratives came thick and fast: “This is the Chinese tsunami against DAP.” “This is what happens when Rafizi is no longer around.” “This is PMX insulting the Chinese community with ‘lu siau eh’.” All of that contains fragments of truth. But if we stop there, we are just scratching the paint, not the metal. If we really want to understand what just happened – and what is coming in GE16 – we must step back like an eagle, look at the map, and admit something uncomfortabl...

Was He Caught Without His Pants: The Death of Fixed Deposits & The Rise of Thinkers

Was He Caught Without His Pants: The Death of Fixed Deposits & The Rise of Thinkers Sabah killed the “fixed deposit” myth, exposed greed and complacency, and reminded Malaysia that the future belongs to thinkers – not fanatics, not yes-men, not lazy doers. By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ When Malaysians watched the formation of the unity government after GE15, many finally exhaled. The gates of Putrajaya had new guards. The old empire had fallen. For a brief moment, people felt fresh air. Maybe this time, reform would be real. Maybe this time, it wouldn’t be about race cards, contracts and cronies. Today, that air feels heavy again. Not because Malaysians changed, but because the system refused to change with them. The clearest slap came not from Kuala Lumpur, but from Sabah – where voters quietly did the unthinkable: they ended the myth of “fixed deposits”. They caught PMX politically without his pants on . 1. The Night Fixed Deposits Died For ...

MA63, Sabah & Sarawak – From Agreement to Reality

MA63, Sabah & Sarawak – From Agreement to Reality MA63, Sabah & Sarawak – From Agreement to Reality By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Malaysia did not “just happen” on 16 September 1963. It was built on a contract – the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) . That agreement is the reason why Sabah and Sarawak are not just ordinary states , but founding partners with specific rights, protections and promises. Today, when people in Sabah and Sarawak talk about “MA63”, they are not asking for special treatment. They are simply asking Malaysia to honour the original deal. 1. What Is MA63? The Malaysia Agreement 1963 is an international treaty signed in London on 9 July 1963. The signatories were: The United Kingdom The Federation of Malaya North Borneo (now Sabah) Sarawak Singapore (which later left in 1965) The agreement laid out the conditions under which Sabah, Sarawak a...

Dharmendra: The Last Lion of Indian Cinema

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Dharmendra: The Last Lion of Indian Cinema Dharmendra: The Last Lion of Indian Cinema In loving memory of Dharmendra Singh Deol (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025) There are actors, there are stars, and then there are beings like Dharmendra — men so impossibly charismatic, so breathtakingly human, so rooted in grace and old-world dignity that cinema feels like it was invented to frame their faces. When Dharmendra breathed his last on 24 November 2025, an entire era exhaled with him. The screen dimmed. The sound softened. And the nation realised that the last lion of Hindi cinema had walked into eternity. Dharmendra was not simply a name. He was a feeling — of warmth, strength, mischief, romance, and unshakeable loyalty. For six decades he stood at the centre of Indian cinema like a pillar carved out of sunlight and steel. Handsome in a way that was almost unfair, tender in a way that felt almost unreal, he made entire generations...

Oh Malaysia, What Happened to Us?

Oh Malaysia, What Happened to Us? 🇲🇾 Oh Malaysia, What Happened to Us? A Reflection We Can No Longer Run From By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ There was a time when Malaya was not just land. It was a sacred promise . A promise that people of different colours, languages, and faiths could come together to build a nation worthy of being called home. From the Indians who built the estates, roads and railways… To the Sikh regiments who guarded our towns as police and soldiers… To the Malays who fed the nation through agriculture and governance… To the Chinese who drove commerce, trade and growth… These were not just contributions. These were the bones, muscles, and heartbeat of a nation being born. This was the backbone that carried Malaya into Malaysia. So what happened to that backbone? What happened to the unity that once held us upright? We lived as one. We ate at the same keda...

Lessons I Wish Someone Told Me Earlier — For Fresh Graduates, Working Adults & the New Generation

Lessons I Wish Someone Told Me Earlier — For Fresh Graduates, Working Adults & the New Generation 🌟 Lessons I Wish Someone Told Me Earlier — For Fresh Graduates, Working Adults & the New Generation By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ In the past few months, I’ve noticed more young professionals and fresh graduates connecting with me on LinkedIn. Some are searching for direction, others for opportunities, and many are simply looking for hope. I’m not a guru, nor do I claim to have life all figured out. But I do have experiences — the painful ones, the beautiful ones, and the ones that left a mark. This article is for those stepping into the real world, restarting life after hitting a wall, or rediscovering their purpose. If you’re reading this, may these lessons guide you through your journey. 1. You’re Not Competing With the World — Only With Yourself Whe...

FAM, FIFA & Jalan Ke Depan: Berhenti Berdebat, Mula Membina

FAM, FIFA & Jalan Ke Depan: Berhenti Berdebat, Mula Membina Analisis Tadbir Urus Sukan Pelan Pembinaan FAM, FIFA & Jalan Ke Depan: Berhenti Berdebat, Mula Membina Oleh Amarjeet Singh @ AJ • Coaching4Champions FIFA menghukum, rayuan dalaman ditolak, perbincangan hangat meletup. Ada yang mahu hentikan di sini, ada yang desak ke CAS, ada yang minta siasatan jenayah. Artikel ini merumuskan realiti undang-undang, menjawab hujah popular, dan cuba mengalih fokus negara kepada perkara yang paling penting: melindungi pemain, membaiki sistem, dan membina semula pembangunan bola sepak Malaysia. 1) Realiti Hari Ini — Bukan Lagi Spekulasi FIFA kekalkan denda terhadap FAM; 7 pemain digantung 12 bulan. FAM mempertimbang untuk membawa kes ke Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Kerajaan diingatkan agar b...