Political commentator and author Kim Quek (real name Yong Thye Chong) has joined Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), expressing hope that “truth and goodness will eventually triumph over deceit and evil.” [Malaysiakini]
Kim Quek is the author of “Where to, Malaysia? – A Future with Anwar’s Reformasi or Back to Mahathirism?” He has been active in political writings since 1998 after Anwar Ibrahim’s saga and his articles are often featured at Malaysiakini and foreign media like Asia Times and Asia Sentinel etc.
I don’t like socio-political writers that object to government policies just for the sake of objecting. Although Kim Quek’s writing is mostly against the Malaysia government, he usually backs his criticism with good points and reasoning… I often find his articles a very good read.
I don’t think Kim Quek would provide a great impact to PKR campaign at the following election. On the other hand, I don’t wish to see his writings becoming overly biased after joining a political party.