1MDB: The bald truth
One of the casualties of the mismanagement of Malaysia, where corruption and injustice appear to thrive, is our sense of humour…Some Malaysians cannot take a joke. We have forgotten to … Continue Reading →
Category: Forum
Scams, sex and slurs; should MARA stand for “Mana Ada Responsibiliti & Akauntabiliti”?
To prosecute or not to prosecute? That is the question The initials MARA stand for Majlis Amanah Rakyat, which is a “council of trust for the people”. Besides offering aid … Continue Reading →
Safety….Malaysian style….
In Malaysia, the norm is usually, “Do as I tell you, not as I do!” Most international firms, at least the reputable ones practise “Safety first”. In Malaysia, it is … Continue Reading →
The hidden face of Malaysia, fuelled by temper, ignorance, greed and what else?
Are we witnessing the hidden face of Malaysia, behind the smiles and happy faces shown in the Tourism Malaysia advertisements? This video clip was posted on YouTube, just over a week … Continue Reading →
What you eat may cause a traffic accident
If santan was banned, would fewer Malays be involved in road traffic accidents? If you are so much nasi kandar, would you get high from the poppy seeds? You must … Continue Reading →
Crooks who behave like heads of state…..AND heads of state who behave like crooks
Have you seen the film “Legend”, about the Kray twins – gangsters who ruled their turf, in London, with fear? They are no different from leaders who rule their countries … Continue Reading →
What price do indigenous kids have to pay for an education?
My article, of the same title, was published last week, in TheAntDaily (see link below) BEFORE two of the missing Orang Asli children were found. http://www.theantdaily.com/Main/What-price-do-indigenous-kids-have-to-pay-for-an-education After seven weeks, the … Continue Reading →
The rise of the Malaysian student activists
Few Malaysians remember the powerful student movement of the 1970s, in an era when everyone in Malaysia relied on the mainstream media for news. Student activism, which most frequently championed … Continue Reading →
If GST is bad, just wait for TPPA…..
TPPA….be prepared for bigger price hikes, action against you if you are in possession of a counterfeit DVD from the pasar malam, increased price of medicines, generic medicines not allowed…..many … Continue Reading →
THANK YOU for helping to make the “Bersih and G25” talk a success
THANK YOU everyone for making the “After Bersih 4, what is happening to Malaysia” talk, a success. THANK YOU to Maria Chin Abdullah of Bersih and Dato Noor Farida Ariffin … Continue Reading →