Category: Koon Yew Yin

New mega project: Mega question mark over procurement

I refer to the article ‘Transparency in MRT Planning’ by Risen Jayaseelan which appeared in a major newspaper recently on Oct 5. The purpose of my writing this piece is to forewarn the public and the government that the way this proposed project is being considered by the government is basically wrong and may well… Continue reading New mega project: Mega question mark over procurement

Razaleigh’s pointer to eradicating corruption in politics

On Saturday, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah spilled the beans on some of the ways in which corruption was carried out and money changed hands in Malaysia.  In his speech at the book launch of ‘The Shafee Yahaya Story – Estate Boy to ACA Chief’, Razaleigh said corruption appears to have its root cause in our political… Continue reading Razaleigh’s pointer to eradicating corruption in politics

Why do clever investors make big money mistakes?

  Statistics show that more than 75% of equity investors including professionals cannot beat the stock index. Studies have also shown that more than 75% of day traders lose money mainly due to transaction costs. There are several reasons for their poor performance but the most frequent mistake is ‘loss aversion’. This is a psychological… Continue reading Why do clever investors make big money mistakes?

Malaysia’s Brain Drain: Government in Perpetual Denial

  Introduction by CPI Dr. Mahathir has derided the World Bank brain drain report as “useless and politically motivated”. The country should ignore his criticism as the ranting of a seriously flawed leader whose shelf life has expired and who has long lost his credibility to comment sensibly on any public policy subject.  Prime Minister… Continue reading Malaysia’s Brain Drain: Government in Perpetual Denial

The forgotten La Salle Brothers

CPI Note In all the talk about becoming a high-income country and belonging to the league of developed nations, Malaysians should realize that they are still painfully lacking in the attributes and values that make a nation truly developed. These missing attributes and values are not only the high ethical and moral norms that we… Continue reading The forgotten La Salle Brothers

Restore democracy to Perak: Appeal to Sultan Azlan Shah

The dinner talk by the people’s Menteri Besar Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin at Ipoh Swimming Club on Saturday, March 6, has encouraged me to write this article. Last year I wrote a piece after Speaker V. Sivakumar was physically removed from his chair in the Perak state assembly. In my column, ‘We urge the Perak Sultan… Continue reading Restore democracy to Perak: Appeal to Sultan Azlan Shah

The conquest of happiness

CPI note: The Perak Academy is a non-profit body which organizes projects and activities involving intellectual discourse, research, writing, fine arts and performing arts. It organizes the popular ‘Perak Lectures??? series with speakers of national and international standing invited to speak on a variety of topics aimed at stimulating and disseminating intellectual discussion. Below we… Continue reading The conquest of happiness

Unnecessary heart procedures: MMA please take action

  Although not a doctor, my experience in consulting cardiologists over the years may be of interest to Malaysians in this age of high tech and increasingly expensive health care. About three years ago I failed my treadmill test. Despite the fact that I had no heart disease symptoms, my cardiologist wanted me to have… Continue reading Unnecessary heart procedures: MMA please take action

Bumiputera contractors: A wasteful national mission to date

It is an indictment of our system that IJM is able to compete internationally for contracts but yet is required to work as a sub-contractor to Bumiputera companies on the North-South Highway in Malaysia. On Oct 25, 2009 our Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah said that government has vowed to cut down on… Continue reading Bumiputera contractors: A wasteful national mission to date