25th February, 2009 I am confused by these 2 headlines in the media today: MUSCLE FOR MACC– The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was launched yesterday by our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to create a new era of integrity- with more bite and muscle to fight corruption. A BETTER PACKAGE– The second… Continue reading Tender or Not?
Month: February 2009
Special Feature on Water Reform in Malaysia
Introduction by CPI Director, Dr. Lim Teck Ghee In the last few weeks an important battle has been waged by the Selangor Government under MB Khalid Ibrahim on behalf of all water users in the state to ensure that the public interests are not sacrificed on the altar of excessive private gain and benefiting various… Continue reading Special Feature on Water Reform in Malaysia
N.H. Chan’s Article – Summary
“In view of the great public interest in the subject, we are also reproducing a concise summary of Judge Chan’s earlier extended legal commentary.” Centre for Policy Initiatives
CPI Exclusive: Former Court of Appeal Judge N. H. Chan on “The Tussle between the Sultan of Perak and the Mentri Besar”
We are pleased to share with CPI readers the full text by Judge N. H. Chan of his legal commentary on the constitutional tussle. We thank him for sharing it with us and our readers. Dr. Lim Teck Ghee
Ghulam-Sarwar Yousof: Kekeliruan tentang kaum India di Malaysia
Apabila ingin membeza antara kaum, kebanyakan penduduk di Malaysia kurang jelas dalam hal ini. Lebih-lebih lagi apabila ia melibatkan kaum India. Ya, memang wujud kekeliruan yang amat runcing perihal kaum India di sini. Kepincangan ini berpunca daripada satu sebab utama, yakni kejahilan, tetapi faktor-faktor lain yang turut memainkan peranan ialah pendidikan, sistem politik dan cara… Continue reading Ghulam-Sarwar Yousof: Kekeliruan tentang kaum India di Malaysia
Zombie politics, Zimbabwe-styled
http://azlyrahman-illuminations.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-is-isa.htmlIn a Malaysian hypermodern age of “zombie politics” in which everyday becomes the night of the living dead and a last Strolling Bones-bash in a horrifying picture show wherein Texas Chainsaw murderers run amuck to the music of Michael Jackson’s thriller played backwards, the best defense lies within oneself. The Platonic cave in each and… Continue reading Zombie politics, Zimbabwe-styled
This financial crisis is now truly global
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/business/18888-this-financial-crisis-is-now-truly-globalPublished by The Malaysian Insider LONDON, Feb 21 — The financial crisis has moved from Wall Street to all streets, as the economic shock causes strains and suffering in every part of the world economy. In Florida, a state devastated by tumbling house prices and repossessions, the inhabitants are arming themselves against recession, with requests… Continue reading This financial crisis is now truly global
For sale… e-paper & p-paper
http://www.jeffooi.com/2009/02/for_sale_epaper_ppaper.php Strictly from the grapevine. The electronic paper. P’ng Hong Kwang, an ex-NST and recently the Malaysian Insider frontman for Brenden Pereira, has left the news portal. By subtly distancing itself from Fox Comm and the 4th Floor Boys of late, will Malaysian Insider sustain financial viability except to put it up for sale? With… Continue reading For sale… e-paper & p-paper
Was Elizabeth Wong sabotaged?
http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20090219-122969.htmlPublished by asiaone.com THE scandal over the seminude photographs of a state minister from the opposition- run state of Selangor has taken on a life of its own. It is no longer an issue of personal betrayal or intrusion of privacy, which was Miss Elizabeth Wong’s contention when she lodged a police report over the… Continue reading Was Elizabeth Wong sabotaged?
PPPA bad for business
http://www.thenutgraph.com/pppa-bad-for-businessPublished by The Nut Graph THE recent seizures of Suara Keadilan and Harakah have once again highlighted inherent difficulties posed by the Printing and Publications Act (PPPA) and its impact on our publishing industry. One aspect that has fallen by the wayside in the rush to speculate on the seemingly arbitrary confiscation — if they… Continue reading PPPA bad for business