Posts By admin
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Economy
Where did we go wrong
In 1970, when NEP was first introduced, our GDP was at par with Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. Today, after...
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Economy
Go diesel to save billions
Many analysts have mixed views on fuel subsidies. Some think the fuel subsidy should be withdrawn for several reasons. Subsidy has been...
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Politics
Malay rulers play pivotal role
Two events have recently reinforced the public’s confidence that our rulers are a crucial part of the system’s check and balances that...
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Politics
Time to rally around monarchy
Reading Raja Nazrin’s recent speeches, he brings to mind King Cyrus the Great of Persia (present day Iran). In 539 BC, after...
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Economy
Bumi achievements something to be proud of
I refer to an important speech by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah have as part of the in the 2007 Za’ba Lecture Series on...
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Economy
Heed Raja Nazrins advice, open tenders in NCER projects
I refer to Dr Raja Nazrin Shah’s speech on ‘Towards a decent social order for all‘. The Perak Raja Muda’s inspiring speech...
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Economy
Replacing pipes no reason for tariff increase
Kindly allow me to comment on the recently announced water tariff hike. Imagine that the next increase will be 37% in three...
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Economy
NEP: Time for a change of mindset
AFTER the publication of Asli’s finding of bumiputeras’s equity of about 45%, many Umno leaders including Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi objected...
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Politics
Integrity must start from Parliment
Many sensible people are saddened by Shahrir Abdul Samad resignation as chief of the Backbenchers Club. To add insult to injury, Umno Youth head Hishammuddin...
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Uncategorized
Alternatives to building Kinta Dam
I refer to page ‘June start for Kinta Dam’ report which appeared in the New Straits Times on Feb 23. The dam is being...