In theoretical terms the pressures that ASEAN faces today could be depicted as a clash between the old and new regionalism. Old regionalism has been characterized as a product of the cold war, as inward-looking, exclusive and created by governments for specific security or economic purposes. New regionalism, in contrast, is outward-looking, nonexclusive and multidimensional … Read more
The part that would milk the creativity of the planners and the chief executive officer of the nation – because here we have to deal with Malaysia Inc. – would be on how targets are achieved. Imagination would make its demands on the CEO and his team of policy makers; and they would have to … Read more
No amount of help will ever be enough, but any help will do. We need to help our Indian community progress faster. How much has the New Economic Policy (NEP) helped the Indians? What then must all of us do? There is still too much infighting and problems of succession amongst the Indian Malaysians. Power … Read more
No amount of help will ever be enough, but any help will do. We need to help our Indian community progress faster. How much has the New Economic Policy (NEP) helped the Indians? What then must all of us do? There is still too much infighting and problems of succession amongst the Indian Malaysians. Power … Read more
MALAYSIA TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE AT ILCBernama – Sunday, June 8 KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia will give its views on increasing cooperation at the international level on labour matters at the 97th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) that will be held in Geneva from June 9-12. According to a … Read more
Asean at crossroads with borderless regions By MOHAMED ARIFF, Columnist, New Straits TimesJune 7, 2008 With regional borders moving like shifting sands, Asean faces the challenge of reinventing itself to remain relevant, writes MOHAMED ARIFFTHE rising tide of economic regionalism has changed the landscape beyond recognition, as reflected by the growing number of … Read more
Finally, P. Ramlee gets the treatment he deservesBy JOHAN JAAFFAR , Columnist, New Straits TimesJune 7, 2008 INFINITY Productions’ latest offering, P. Ramlee the Musical, is lavish, stylish and classy. It is also smart and entertaining. It has all the attributes of a world-class production, not to mention an ensemble of probably the best and … Read more
Four measures to ease burdenBy The StarSaturday June 7, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: The Government will announce details on four swift measures early next week that would ease the burden on consumers as a result of the increase in fuel prices and electricity tariffs. In a meeting with senior editors here, Prime Minister Datuk Seri … Read more
Tuanku Mizan cautions against rising food prices, urges lifestyle changeBy The StarSaturday June 7, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Be patient and prudent in facing the possible rise in food prices resulting from the recent fuel price hike. And if necessary, Malaysians should change their lifestyle to help reduce the impact of the price increases … Read more
Fuel price hike: 200 more stations to sell natural gas By Kamarul Yunus, New Straits TimesJune 7, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas, through its subsidiary, Pet-ronas NGV Sdn Bhd, plans to open another 200 petrol stations, including several dedicated kiosks, to supply natural gas for vehicles (NGV) by year-end. At present, there is only one dedicated … Read more