In another place where justice is beyond political interference, a case like Sodomy 1 would never have existed let alone a serial Sodomy 2. That Anwar Ibrahim is seen as a victim of political conspiracy can’t be denied when even certain foreign governments still keep a close eye on the court proceedings and openly express… Continue reading Justice in Malaysia is still illusory
Month: July 2010
Nazir Razak’s defence of FDI performance doubtful
Nazir Razak is a banker and managing director of the financial group CIMB. He cautioned that “the 2009 plunge in Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) needed to be studied carefully before jumping to conclusions???. He reinforced: “I don’t think we should be jumping and getting overexcited about this investment data that’s come out.??? This… Continue reading Nazir Razak’s defence of FDI performance doubtful
Gaji atau pendapatan sekeluarga RM2,000 sebulan masih tidak mencukupi
Dalam dokumen Rancangan Malaysia Ke-10 (2011-2015) ‘Bab 4: Menuju ke arah pembangunan sosioekonomi secara inklusif’ membentangkan suatu penilaian mengenai kejayaan Dasar Ekonomi Baru (DEB). Berhubung dengan objektif utama DEB, iaitu pembasmian kemiskinan tanpa mengira kaum, dokumen tersebut menyatakan bahawa kemiskinan keseluruhan telah berkurangan dengan ketara. Kita diberitahu bahawa kadar kemiskinan telah turun dari 49.3%… Continue reading Gaji atau pendapatan sekeluarga RM2,000 sebulan masih tidak mencukupi
10th Malaysia Plan: Going forwards or backwards?
I have a trusty little crystal ball and gazing into it, this is what I see: Dominant state participation in the economy and little evidence of private sector-led growth. The 10th Malaysia Plan has rolled out optimistic macroeconomic growth targets. Of its expenditure allocation, 55% or RM126.5 billion is allocated for the economic sector.… Continue reading 10th Malaysia Plan: Going forwards or backwards?
The 10th Malaysia Plan: Policy, Politics and the New Economic Model
Click on image to enlarge Panelists: * Dr Awang Adek Hussin (Deputy Minister of Finance) * Sivarasa Rasiah (MP-Subang) * Idris Jusoh (Chairman, MARA; former MB, Terengganu) * Dr Lim Teck Ghee (Professorial fellow, UCSI University) Moderator: Prof. Chan Chee Khoon Dr Lim Teck Ghee: “The 10th Plan prolongs the… Continue reading The 10th Malaysia Plan: Policy, Politics and the New Economic Model
Jika PM guna wang negara selamatkan perniagaan anak
Dalam salah satu episod siri drama televisyen popular 24, presiden Amerika Syarikat, Presiden Allison Taylor (seorang wanita) digambarkan berhadapan dengan dilema yang amat berat. Anak perempuannya telah mengaku mengupah seseorang untuk membunuh seorang saksi yang telah diberi imuniti dan perlindungan oleh kerajaan. Ada sebabnya saksi ini dibunuh. Saksi ini adalah seorang tahanan yang bertanggungjawab… Continue reading Jika PM guna wang negara selamatkan perniagaan anak
Mungkinkah Najib menjadi saksi di mahkamah Peranchis?
Barangkali ramai orang sudah mempercayai keupayaan Perdana Menteri Najib Razak menerajui kepimpinan negara. Sebutan ‘Satu Malaysia’ sering kedengaran di sana sini terutama melalui corong-corong radio dan televisyen. Tidak cukup dengan itu, apa jua dasar baru yang diperkenalkan, masih juga menyematkan perkataan ‘1Malaysia’ seperti ‘Klinik 1Malaysia’ dan sebagainya. Tetapi, adakah kita pasti Najib sekarang tidur… Continue reading Mungkinkah Najib menjadi saksi di mahkamah Peranchis?
How to scare away investors – the Perkasa Way
The government’s New Economic Model structural reform agenda is aimed at raising average annual growth to 6% until year 2015. While implementation of the agenda would be positive for Malaysia’s economic fundamentals, even the talk of reform has already provoked considerable political opposition. When first introduced, the NEM was supposed to be Malaysia’s new… Continue reading How to scare away investors – the Perkasa Way
Mengapa Dr M mendesak supaya dibina Jambatan Bengkok?
Ringkasan ucapan menjunjung kasih ke atas titah DYMM Sultan Johor sempena perasmian mesyuarat pertama penggal ketiga Dewan Negeri Johor ke-12 oleh YB Dr Boo Cheng Hau, ADUN Skudai merangkap ketua pembangkang pada 6 Julai 2010. Masalah pembinaan modal insanPembinaan modal insan tanpa mengira aliran [persekolahan] adalah amat mustahak bagi pembangunan negara. Oleh itu, Kementerian Pelajaran… Continue reading Mengapa Dr M mendesak supaya dibina Jambatan Bengkok?
Bersara MARA
CPI introduction: In view of the renewed debate on the allocation of government scholarships, we believe that the article (below) by lawyer Fahri Azzat earlier this year deserves a re-airing. This is so that the public can be more aware of how the process of state sponsorship in the public education sector has… Continue reading Bersara MARA