Economy
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Malays will be biggest losers in a May 13 repeat
As the countdown to the elections begins to take place in earnest, we are getting more and more calls from desperate and...
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Proton’s never ending saga of problems
The founding of Proton National Bhd. in1983 was a big expensive mistake to begin with. Billions of ringgit from tax payers have...
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M’sian malaise: Gov’t as everybody’s cash cow
Since my retirement from active business, I have been more and more concerned about our increasing financial profligacy and irresponsibility.Every day, new...
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Tender or Not
When tenders are not required, selection of contractors will be based on quotations and negotiations which will encourage abuse and corruption. To...
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Sarawak election aftermath: Investigating Taib’s billions
The Sarawak election results have come and gone. It has not been able to change the power equation in the state which...
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Royal commission needed on illicit outflows
Although much attention has been focused on the fight against corruption, the evidence shows that this problem has in fact worsened. According to...
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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....
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RM30 mil donation rejected, philanthropist puzzled
I called a press conference today to refute the statement made by Ipoh MCA politician Thong Fah Chong a few days ago....
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Malaysia and economic gloom (Pt 2)
Few statements coming from groups and individuals published by the mainstream media and very little news analysis of the New Economic Policy...
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Malaysia and economic gloom (Pt 1)
A recent headline in one of the national papers ‘Gloom till end of next year’, together with a photo of the Second...