The idea of nuclear power plant (NPP) has been marketed to the public by Tenaga Nasional Berhad as if it is as safe as a rice cooker. It’s not. Furthermore, Malaysia’s nuclear ambition displays a typically worrying pattern of haphazard decision-making process. It is even more worrying because of the extremely hazardous technology. Internationally… Continue reading Going nuclear comes with social responsibility
Month: May 2010
Will minorities be made increasingly syariah-compliant?
Today is Wesak. Last week the country was told about a Chinese Muslim Faizal Wong Abdullah who wanted to return to Buddhism – a religion of depleting numbers in Malaysia. Faizal Wong had filed an application in March to renounce Islam. It’s not surprising though that Wong had converted as the proselytization drive is intense.… Continue reading Will minorities be made increasingly syariah-compliant?
Economic tsunami heading our way
Most Malaysians are still blissfully unaware of the important economic changes that are just around the corner. These changes are going to affect not only their wallets but also way of life. According to recent news report, the Cabinet is going to discuss the issue of subsidy cuts as early as next week. Although actual… Continue reading Economic tsunami heading our way
Isu ‘Allah’: Salahkah orang Melayu beremosi?
Akramsyah Sanusi di BUM 2010 “Salahkah orang Melayu beremosi???? Begitulah keluhan yang dilontar saudara Akramsyah Sanusi ketika berucap di pentas Bloggers Universe Malaysia (BUM 2010) hujung minggu yang lalu. Konteks keluhan ini adalah isu kalimah ‘Allah’ yang masih belum bertemu jalan penyelesaian. Saudara Akramsyah seterusnya menambah, sekiranya ramai di kalangan puak majoriti (orang Melayu… Continue reading Isu ‘Allah’: Salahkah orang Melayu beremosi?
Switch off your telly Friday
The 528 Media Action Group, Writers’ Alliance for Media Independence (Wami), Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and civil rights committee of KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall cordially invite members of the public to switch off their TV sets for an hour on Friday (May 28), 8pm-9pm and to refrain from buying newspapers that day. Members… Continue reading Switch off your telly Friday
Apakah sebenarnya golongan berpendapatan rendah sampai tahap 80% isi rumah?
Dalam tempoh empat bulan yang lepas, kerajaan telah mengumumkan dua dasar awam yang penting berkenaan golongan berpendapatan rendah. Pengumuman tersebut terkandung dalam Program Transformasi Kerajaan (PTK) pada Januari 2010 dan Model Ekonomi Baru (MEB) pada Mac 2010. PTK yang diterajui oleh Pemandu, yakni Unit Pengurusan Prestasi di dalam Jabatan Perdana Menteri, menggunakan definasi berikut:… Continue reading Apakah sebenarnya golongan berpendapatan rendah sampai tahap 80% isi rumah?
Bandar Baru Karbon Sifar – Kenapa perlu tunggu dana?
Selepas meneliti keluhan yang dirangka di dalam memorandum Persatuan Pengguna-pengguna Standard Malaysia (Standard Users) pada Februari 3, 2010, ianya agak menarik untuk membincangkan mengenai pendirian kerajaan Melaysia. Pendirian ini telah dinyatakan melalui Perdana Menteri kita apabila beliau membentangkan matlamat untuk mencapai ‘Bandar Baru Karbon Sifar’. Selepas Najib Razak pulang dari Copenhagen pada bulan Disember… Continue reading Bandar Baru Karbon Sifar – Kenapa perlu tunggu dana?
Dialogue, out from the virtual world and into real life
Dr. Lim Teck Ghee presenting souvenir to Selangor MB, Khalid Ibrahim @ BUM2010 Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Well-being, Dato Raja Nong Chik @ BUM2010 Below is the text of the speech delivered at the Bloggers Universe Malaysia (BUM) 2010 gathering on May 22. Firstly, let me welcome our honoured guests – the honorable… Continue reading Dialogue, out from the virtual world and into real life
Are we cleaner than clean ourselves?
About two and a half weeks ago when I received the good Tunku [Abdul Aziz]’s e-mail asking if I would agree to launch his second book I said ‘Yes’ without any hesitation. It did not occur to me to ask “Why me?” I accepted in good faith thinking “Why not me?” As someone who… Continue reading Are we cleaner than clean ourselves?
What to make of M’sia as 10th most competitive country
Commentary by Dr Lim Teck Ghee The country’s leaders – business and political – should not get too carried away by the jump in the country’s competitiveness ranking according to the recent International Institute for Management Development 2010 World Competitiveness Yearbook report. Without trying to take too much away from the positive reception being accorded… Continue reading What to make of M’sia as 10th most competitive country