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Over the past decades, the communist system had produced several flaws. But they have learnt and adapted. So, the communist system today can produce a better outcome for the people compared to a democratic system. Here were the flaws in the past: a) There was no freedom of speech. b) The people did not have much choice in their... 

Malaysia's ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan has lost to the opposition Barisan Nasional at the Tanjung Pilai, Johore by-election on 16 November 2019. Are there any lessons for us? According to University of Malaya political analyst Muhammad Asri Mohd Ali, "PH has to pay the price. Voters are not willing to be duped and conned... 

Once-peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations are transforming into violent confrontations. Neither side is willing to back down. In the darkness, there’s black comedy. Professionals protest during their lunch-break, then return to work. Every day this week bankers and professionals have taken to the streets during lunch-breaks,...