Following is an interesting read extracted from the book that was launched at the Forum and Book Launch on “New Media and Democratization in Malaysia” December 5, 2008 at the KLSCAH auditorium, Kuala Lumpur. The forum had featured as keynote speaker Yang Berhormat NIK NAZMI NIK AHMAD. The occasion also witnessed the launch of a … Read more
Resolution #1 Saving IJN: Who misled the MoF? I have a list of resolutions for 2009 but the most urgent one is to help save the National Heart Institute from the slimy foxes. We know some people at Sime Darby and MoF (did someone say Ethos?) haven’t given up. And despite the IJN doctors’ … Read more
January 2, 2009 In the light of recent grouses among certain Indian leaders against the Pakatan Rakyat-led Selangor government for neglecting Indian interests, I am writing this open letter to share my thoughts. Let us start with the HINDRAF movement. The reason why this movement has won so much sympathy among all races is because … Read more
In the next few weeks, CPI will provide a series of commentaries, analysis and opinion pieces focusing on the the reforms that are necessary to ensure a long term, affordable and sustainable supply of water to the Malaysian public. It is hoped that this series will help to educate the segment of our public … Read more
For thinking the unthinkable and daring to achieve it, Malaysiakini proudly declares that its Newsmaker of the Year is… http://zorro-zorro-unmasked.blogspot.com/2008/12/for-thinking-unthinkable-and-daring-to.htmlWednesday, December 31, 2008 THE RAKYAT BARISAN RAKYAT They found unity in the diversity – everyone was pissed off but for different reasons, and there was no dearth of deep-seated, festering complaints: * the spike … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 —Opposition and rights groups are planning a massive rally in March to push for the abolishment of the harsh Internal Security Act. The rally, which organisers are hoping will be as big as the one held in November last year to push for electoral reform, could embarrass the government if thousands … Read more
Issues versus personalities Published in malaysia-today.net Sunday, 28 December 2008 Umno has already announced their candidate, so it is too late to backtrack on that. So it is now left to PAS to choose their candidate. If PAS chooses the right man then Wan Farid is dead meat. But Wan Farid’s chances can improve … Read more
Of time to invest in junk bonds http://maddruid.com/?p=2007 December 25, 2008 The Economic Council is contemplating the establishment of an entity to guarantee bonds with low ratings. The Economic Council, a high-level advisory body chaired by the Prime Minister, has proposed to set up an entity to guarantee bond issues with lower ratings. Economic advisers … Read more
Govt on ‘holiday’, Mahathir on attack http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/14991-govt-on-holiday-mahathir-on-attack Published by The Malaysian Insider December 31, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has come up with an original way to attack Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi without even mentioning his name. Dr Mahathir continued his long running feud with the hapless … Read more
The government is willing to help Malays in other countries where they are a minority, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said recently. May I appeal to the government of India to help Indians in Malaysia who are a minority? The Umno-led Barisan Nasional, while it is willing to “assist the advancement of Malays??? anywhere … Read more