Month: May 2008

Human Resource: Issues & Challenges, Prospects For Growth

Human resource is the key issue for many developing as well as developed countries. Its availability, whether skilled or unskilled is a determining factor for the inflow of foreign direct investments (FDIs) to many developing nations. Human resource is also an important factor in determining the competitiveness of individual companies as well as a requirement… Continue reading Human Resource: Issues & Challenges, Prospects For Growth

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Why we shall walk on this Sunday

Coming together for Media Freedom The walk for media freedom on this Sunday (June 1) is initiated as an act of solidarity involving journalists, bloggers, writers, photographers and fellow citizens. Malaysia badly needs reforms to the existing draconian media laws to lift the threat on every journalist, every blogger and every citizen who seeks to… Continue reading Why we shall walk on this Sunday

Walk for Press Freedom axed but event to proceed

Walk for Press Freedom axed but event to proceedBy Syed Jaymal Zahiid, Malaysiakini May 30, 08 7:03pm The planned Walk for Press Freedom has been cancelled two days shy of it happening but the meeting between the press and the de facto law minister will proceed. Journalists from various media organisations were expected to march… Continue reading Walk for Press Freedom axed but event to proceed

Bring out the bloggers

Bring out the bloggersBY NICOLE TAN, The StarSaturday May 31, 2008     StarMetro takes a look into the wide, wonderful world of blogging with a new column by travel blogger Nicole Tan. This week, she shares her personal experiences and provides some tips on how to start your own blog. BLOGGING may not sound… Continue reading Bring out the bloggers

PM: Learn from history

PM: Learn from historyBy The StarSaturday May 31, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: History has taught that civilisation will suffer whenever the people’s thoughts are threatened by corruption and decay, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said. The Prime Minister said that because of that, mistakes made throughout history should be understood so that they are not repeated.… Continue reading PM: Learn from history

Poultry traders shocked over price increase

Poultry traders shocked over price increaseBy The StarSaturday May 31, 2008 MUAR: Chicken traders here are shocked over the sudden increase in the price of live chicken supplied by the farms, which have exceeded the ceiling price. The traders received letters from the Federation of Livestock Farmers Association notifying them of the new price, which… Continue reading Poultry traders shocked over price increase

WHAT BLOGGERS SAY: Toll fracas, Najib in the crosshairs

WHAT BLOGGERS SAY: Toll fracas, Najib in the crosshairsBy The New Straits TimesMay 31, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: The fracas on Tuesday between residents of Bandar Mahkota Cheras and a group of men, believed to be thugs, was the main focus of bloggers this week. Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua expressed his frustration over the… Continue reading WHAT BLOGGERS SAY: Toll fracas, Najib in the crosshairs

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: MAY 31; Why young girls take up smoking

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: MAY 31; Why young girls take up smokingBy : Annie Freeda Cruez , New Straits TimesMay 31, 2008 “Say NO to Smoking”   Despite the government’s anti-smoking efforts, many perceive that society approves of smoking. Research revealed that young girls who had one close friend who smoked are 13 times most… Continue reading WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: MAY 31; Why young girls take up smoking