Politics & Government

Architecture company partners with MBPJ to renew run-down flats

By Yam Phui Yee, 27 Mar 2012

A private architect firm and the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) have joined forces and launched an urban renewal initiative to turn a run-down low-cost flat in Petaling Jaya into a pleasant living environment for its residents.

Chinese schools in demand in Puchong

By Yam Phui Yee, 20 Mar 2012

There appears to be a great demand for Chinese schools in Puchong where the population is growing by leaps and bounds.

Trial run of first national Youth Parliament in April

By Yam Phui Yee, 19 Mar 2012

The mock run of the national-level Youth Parliament will be held in April. Deputy Youth Minister and Senator Gan Ping Sieu said that the trial session will involve 100 participants selected by the Malaysian Youth Council (MYC).

Tenaganita: End crackdowns on migrants

By Yam Phui Yee, 12 Mar 2012

The deadline under the government’s 6P amnesty programme has been extended to April 10, but Tenaganita -- an NGO which takes up women’s and migrant issues -- is concerned that crackdowns on illegal migrants seem to be continuing.

Air fares still an issue over MAS-AirAsia tie-up

By Susanna Khoo, 02 Mar 2012

It has been more than 6 months since AirAsia and MAS inked a Comprehensive Collaboration Framework (CCF) in August last year to mutually benefit both airlines. But the question remains as to whether consumers would benefit from it.

Work to begin on LRT stations in Subang Jaya

By Susanna Khoo, 22 Feb 2012

SUBANG JAYA: Construction of three LRT stations in Subang Jaya on the Kelana Jaya LRT line extension will start on February 27 and the entire project is expected to be completed by 2014.

Citizen group educates public on peaceful protests at KLCC

By Susanna Khoo, 13 Feb 2012

The Peaceful Assembly Act may have already been passed in Parliament, but those who are not in favour of it have not stopped making their point.

Fundraisers help villagers install own mini hydro units

By Yam Phui Yee, 27 Jan 2012

A group of concerned individuals are raising RM40,000 to install mini hydroelectric units to power up two new villages deep in the forests of Ulu Bengoh -- a 45-minute drive away from Kuching, Sarawak.

SUHAKAM hopes no amendments until OA inquiry results in July

By Susanna Khoo, 20 Jan 2012

The results of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia’s (SUHAKAM) on-going national inquiry on the rights of the Orang Asli to land are expected to be released in July.

Sijangkang assemblyman Yunus to replace Hassan

By goodtimes.my, 18 Jan 2012

PETALING JAYA: Sijangkang assemblyman Dr Ahmad Yunus Bin Hairi has been sworn in as the new Selangor state executive councillor today, filling in the vacancy left by sacked exco Datuk Dr Hassan Ali.

Absent voters case: Six Malaysians abroad to appeal

By Yam Phui Yee, 13 Jan 2012

Six Malaysians working and residing in the United Kingdom plan to appeal against last Friday’s High Court ruling which dismissed their application to register themselves as “absent voters”.

An emerging new game plan?

By Gertrude Pereira, 11 Jan 2012

It looks like the steam is finally spent in the Anwar Ibrahim case. His acquittal from the charge of sodomising his former personal aide, Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan, was least expected -- considering the multifaceted efforts to get him out of the way or do him in -- but seemingly welcomed, with mostly relief.

Election agents improve voting transparency

By Susanna Khoo, 29 Dec 2011

A free and fair election process is crucial should Malaysia seek to place its best leaders at the nation’s helm. Members of the public can help to ensure this by volunteering as agents during the elections process.

The strains of Christmas

By Gertrude Pereira, 20 Dec 2011

You can take the Name out of Christmas but the truth is that Christmas isn’t Christmas without Jesus Christ.

RM 9.7mil to brighten up low-cost homes

By Yam Phui Yee, 18 Dec 2011

Low-cost flats in Selangor may become a better place to live in if more and more of its residents take advantage of the state’s refurbishment aid program.

Neighbourhood safety is everyone's business

By Susanna Khoo, 06 Dec 2011

Although guarded and gated communities may offer better security for homes, residents, the police, local municipal councils and developers play equally important roles in establishing a truly safe neighbourhood.

Multi-religious council to run voter registration on Sunday

By Susanna Khoo, 05 Dec 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5: The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) will be running a simultaneous voter registration programme in 12 states in Peninsula Malaysia this Sunday from 9am to 2pm.

Universal access improves mobility for all

By Yam Phui Yee, 01 Dec 2011

Architecture professor Dr Asiah Abdul Rahim chose to live in Putrajaya’s Precinct 8 because of its disabled-friendly environment. Thanks to convenient ramps, her late husband -- who was wheelchair-bound -- had been able to wheel freely around.

Malaysia drops further on corruption index

By Susanna Khoo, 01 Dec 2011

SUBANG JAYA: Malaysia dropped further to 4.3 in a declining trend for the past three consecutive years in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2011, announced today.

Citizens raise similar points as Bersih's

By Susanna Khoo, 25 Nov 2011

The much-anticipated first public hearing of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) for electoral reform heard the familiar issues that special-interest groups and activists have been raising for some time.

Residents protest over new Ara developments

By Susanna Khoo, 17 Nov 2011

Ara Damansara residents plan to hand an official letter of objection to Selangor Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, if their concerns over two developments in their neighbourhood are not addressed.

Bersih-made-famous women launch citizens' petition

By Yam Phui Yee, 16 Nov 2011

KUALA LUMPUR: Two women, who became well-known for their role in the July 9 Bersih rally, have launched a petition appealing to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong to withhold consent to the dissolution of Parliament until electoral reforms are fully completed.

Reform more outdated laws, Malaysians chorus

By Yam Phui Yee, 12 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s announcement to repeal the Internal Security Act (ISA), the Restricted Residence Act and the Banishment Act was followed by a chorus of voices to repeal more outdated laws.

Selangor: Balanced budget, min RM1,500 wage

By Yam Phui Yee, 09 Nov 2011

SHAH ALAM: In tabling a balanced budget today for the fourth time since helming Selangor in 2008, Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim announced a minimum wage of RM 1,500 for employees in state-owned companies.

Protecting against personal data offences

By Susanna Khoo, 04 Nov 2011

Unsolicited calls, emails and SMS from dubious sources, offering to sell us products we don’t need – these are classic examples of invasions of personal privacy which most of us would have likely experienced at one time or another.

Young lawyers give back to society

By Yam Phui Yee, 31 Oct 2011

There was barely any standing room in the court gallery but Fatimah Ismail waded through and rushed to hand photocopies from a thick book on the law of writ to Edmund Bon, one of the leading counsels for the six members of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) who had been detained under the Emergency Ordinance (EO).

Hudud: The dissenting voices

By Yam Phui Yee, 24 Oct 2011

In the current debate on Hudud – the Islamic Penal Law -- Universiti Teknologi MARA law professor Prof Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi has come out with the boldest statement so far on the topic.

The time is… not yet? (The Problems and Peculiarities of Proselytization)

By Rev Eu Hong Seng, 17 Oct 2011

Humanity has made great strides in the world, even as most forms of totalitarian rule lie in their death throes. Within the last three decades, the Berlin Wall has collapsed; the Cold War ceased; and apartheid crushed. Yet, in the midst of such unprecedented liberation, my heart aches to see the last bastion against true freedom still standing ominous –...

2012 Budget: What the experts think

By Susanna Khoo, 16 Oct 2011

The cash handouts and financial relief that Budget 2012 offers will benefit a cross section of the people, mainly those in the middle and lower income brackets, but experts are concerned over the long-term effects, particularly in the face of a pending global recession.

2012 Budget perks to boost domestic economy

By Bernama, 07 Oct 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today unveiled the 2012 Budget that will give a number of benefits to civil servants.

Academics: MCP had a role in nation's history

By Yam Phui Yee, 03 Oct 2011

They are “terrorists” to some and “heroes” to others, but academics who have researched the historical events have concluded that the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) had indeed fought for Malaya’s independence.

Reform for a two-party system

By Gertrude Pereira, 23 Sep 2011

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s Malaysia Day announcement to repeal, review and amend several controversial laws simply show that an emerging two-party system works well for the rakyat.

Fighting dengue with second release of TOXO mozzies

By Susanna Khoo, 14 Sep 2011

SUBANG JAYA: Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ) plans to release another batch of Toxorhynchites (TOXO) mosquitoes at Jalan Bestari and Jalan Aman in Kampung Sri Aman, Puchong, as part of its ongoing research into a new method for curbing the spread of dengue within its municipality.

Jeyakumar post-detention

By Yam Phui Yee, 11 Sep 2011

After 35 days of detention, Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj had a pile of work to tackle. Instead of diving into it, the Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) president spent time educating the public about the difference between socialism and communism.

Tales of hardship outside the jail

By Yam Phui Yee, 10 Sep 2011

Life was extremely tough for family members and loved ones of the six Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) members when they were detained for 28 days under the Emergency Ordinance recently.

Pre-historic hills sinking into lakes

By Yam Phui Yee, 04 Sep 2011

The disappearing Panching Limestone Formation is a good example of how quarrying is leveling limestone hills and destroying the thriving ecosystems they support.

Making MRT accessible to all

By Yam Phui Yee, 27 Aug 2011

Public facilities and buildings that are “disabled-friendly” usually serve the needs of the wheelchair-bound.These days however, builders and designers are going beyond “disabled-friendly” to “universal access” – a more inclusive approach that considers the needs of both people with disabilities and those without so that the service is accessible to everyone.

New group mobilising observers for clean elections

By Yvonne Lim, 19 Aug 2011

A group of concerned Malaysians has teamed up with election watchdog Malaysians For Free and Fair Elections (MAFREL) to set up Cekap Elections Observers (CEO) to ensure the coming general election is clean and fair.

The young ones

By Susanna Khoo and Yvonne Lim, 06 Aug 2011

An interesting characteristic of the current political landscape is the many young people who have joined the different political parties and are rising up the ranks. GoodTimes.my interviewed some of them to find out why they joined the tough world of politics.

Johor seeks international wetland status

By Yam Phui Yee, 04 Aug 2011

The Johor National Parks Corporation (JNPC) is renewing its bid to get Ramsar Site status for two wetlands in the state. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance, designated under the Ramsar Convention, named after the town in Iran and signed in 1971. Signatories of the treaty pledge high standards of conservation and sustainable use of the sites.

S'ngor crime rate going down

By Susanna Khoo, 31 Jul 2011

The crime rate in Selangor for the first half of 2011 has dropped in comparison with the same period last year, according to data from the National Key Results Area (NKRA) secretariat of the Selangor police contingent.

People-friendly police strategy showing results

By Susanna Khoo, 29 Jul 2011

As part of its efforts to combat crime within the state, the Selangor police force are now placing greater emphasis on constantly engaging with the public.

Cheaper homes: Govt gets developers' help

By Yam Phui Yee, 25 Jul 2011

The Selangor state government is setting up a focus group comprising public and private stakeholders to formulate its affordable home policy.

Hearing of PSM6 case moved to Aug 5

By Yam Phui Yee, 22 Jul 2011

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today allowed the prosecution’s application to adjourn the hearing of the habeas corpus application of the six members of the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM), who were detained for being “Bersih movers”, to Aug 5.

Bersih rally: People on the street speak

By goodtimes.my, 17 Jul 2011

The government, opposition parties, Bersih and its supporters, and independent special-interest groups have all said their piece – and are continuing to do so – about the Bersih rally held last Saturday, July 9. But what do ordinary people on the street have to say?

Outdone by the people

By Gertrude Pereira, 11 Jul 2011

You really must give credit to the Malaysians who took part in the Bersih 2.0 July 9 rally in Kuala Lumpur for their courage. Despite the lockdown of the city, arrests of citizens, police blockades, FRU barricades, and leaderless, they showed they won’t be cowed.

Fishermen want a clean Sg Sedili Kecil

By Yam Phui Yee, 07 Jul 2011

Fishermen in the Sedili Kecil river basin in Kota Tinggi, Johor, want the authorities to maintain the cleanliness of the river so that they can continue to earn a secure living from it.

Malaysia going nuke?

By Yvonne Lim, 02 Jul 2011

The Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC) has sent out a confidential Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting local environmental impact assessment (EIA) consultancy companies to bid for a contract to carry out a technical and financial feasibility study and site evaluation for a nuclear power infrastructure.

Penang council initiates gender-sensitive budget

By Yam Phui Yee, 24 Jun 2011

The Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) is set to become the first local government to have a gender responsive budgeting (GRB) policy.

Give maids same rights

By Yam Phui Yee, 18 Jun 2011

Despite recent amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Malaysia and Indonesia on domestic workers, the MoU is non-binding, say social activists.Penang Office for Human Development (POHD) officer Joachim Xavier explained that an MoU is purely a gentlemen’s agreement between two states, though it gives the perception that it is legally binding. “While the MoU is only a starting point,...

Fighting mosquitoes with mosquitoes

By Susanna Khoo, 10 Jun 2011

Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ) is battling dengue at its source – by using the carnivorous mosquito species, Toxorhyncites (TOXO), to eat up the larvae of Aedes mosquitoes.

Interlok issue: NIAT ready to go on hunger strike

By Susanna Khoo, 05 Jun 2011

The National Interlok Action Team (NIAT) is ready to launch a nationwide hunger strike to persuade the Ministry of Education to withdraw the controversial Interlok novel from the school curriculum. NIAT chairman Dato’ Thasleem Mohamed Bin Ibrahim Al-Haj said it had not decided the date to hold the hunger strike but it would probably take place after NIAT has concluded its...

Baru poised to influence NCR policies

By Yam Phui Yee, 29 May 2011

First-time state assemblyman Baru Bian waited for over 20 years to be an elected representative. After going through four elections, his patience and persistence finally paid off when on April 16, he was declared the new Ba’kelalan assemblyman. For the lawyer-cum-politician, it will be yet another means to further his work in acknowledging Native Customary Right (NCR) in land cases in...

Move to set up an inclusive inter-faith body

By Yam Phui Yee, 27 May 2011

Several Islamic and non-Islamic groups in Malaysia are working together to set up Religions for Peace (RFP), an organisation affiliated to the World Conference of Religions and Peace (WCRP), which is also the largest inter-faith organisation in the world with a presence in over 90 countries.

NECF dismisses pledge claims

By Gertrude Pereira, 18 May 2011

Petaling Jaya: The chairman of the National Evangelical Christian Fellowship, Rev Dr Eu Hong Seng, has dismissed allegations that Christian leaders had formed a pact with the DAP to usurp Islam as the official religion of the country.

S'ngor govt cancels project on Orang Asli land

By Yam Phui Yee, 09 May 2011

The Selangor government has cancelled the development plans proposed by a private company for a piece of land on which is sited the Orange Asli village of Kampung Jambu, Sepang on the grounds that it failed to come to a settlement with the villagers.

Ara Damansara road tarred

By Susanna Khoo, 21 Apr 2011

Ara Damansara residents who were driving through the link road to Tropicana along Jalan PJU 1A/1 last Thursday were pleasantly surprised when they discovered that the previously unpaved sections of the road have now been tarred.

Zairil takes on politics in his stride

By Yam Phui Yee, 11 Apr 2011

When Zairil Khir Johari, son of UMNO pioneer, the late Tan Sri Mohd Khir Johari, joined the Democratic Action Party (DAP) last year, he never thought it would attract all the controversy it did. Undeterred, the new political secretary to Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng, threw himself into his work.

Tricia Yeoh, S’ngor MB’s aide, to step down

By Yam Phui Yee, 01 Apr 2011

Tricia Yeoh, research officer to Selangor Mentri Besar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, is stepping down after serving the state government for two years and three months. She will leave by the end of the month and will be taking on a new role at her mother’s market research consultancy.

No rush to collect Bibles held in Kuching

By Yvonne Lim, 31 Mar 2011

Gideons International, the Alkitab importer in Sarawak, has decided, for the moment, not to collect the Bahasa Malaysia Bibles that are being held at Kuching port by the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).

CFM reiterates: No restrictions

By Yam Phui Yee, 30 Mar 2011

The Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) has reiterated that there should be no restrictions, proscriptions or prohibitions on the Bible or the use of the language of choice in the practice of the religion.

Stirrings of a Christian conscience

By Steve Oh, 28 Mar 2011

“Massive turnout at Kuching prayer rally,” read the Free Malaysia Today report. The organizers of the event, The Sarawak Ministers Fellowship had expected 2,000 people. They were there to pray and listen to their leaders. Is the Christian conscience finally stirring? I hope so.

Understanding political financing crucial for voters

By Susanna Khoo, 08 Mar 2011

Malaysians need to develop an understanding of political financing so that they are able to make informed voting decisions to elect the right leaders into the government. “It can change your mind on who to vote for if you know who’s financing your candidate,” explained Professor Edmund Terence Gomez at a public forum held at the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall on...

Are Malaysians lawless and lacking civic-mindedness?

By Steve Oh, 01 Mar 2011

They break traffic laws and I have even seen traffic cops flouting the rules they are supposed to enforce. And what about corruption and the more serious crimes? We talk of political change but what about societal change? It is not only the leaders but citizens that make for a good country.

Ex-Immigration DG in a happy place

By Yam Phui Yee, 18 Feb 2011

The former Director-General of Immigration, Datuk Abdul Rahman Othman is in a happy place. He is enjoying his new position as head of the Resistrar of Societies (ROS). “To me, this is the best time”. It is a far cry from his time in Immigration when he hit the headlines over two breakouts from immigration detention.

Valentine's Day isn't Christian, says CFM

By Yvonne Lim, 11 Feb 2011

The Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) has refuted allegations and insinuations that Valentine’s Day is Christian. In a strongly-worded statement, CFM chairman, Bishop Ng Moon Hing, said that “Christians in Malaysia vehemently deplore and are hurt by public statements made recently which link Valentine’s Day to sin and Christianity.”

Exemplary Egyptian Muslim shield over Christians

By Steve Oh, 31 Jan 2011

Today, Egypt is in unprecedented political turmoil but not in Christian-Muslim relations. In the wake of the New Year's Day bombing that killed more than 21 Coptic Christians, thousands of Muslims including celebrities and the sons of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak attended the Christmas Eve mass of the Coptic Church on January 6, 2011.

Unique state-residents park buyback deal

By Susanna Khoo, 26 Jan 2011

In a first in local government, Subang Jaya residents are partnering with the state government to buy back the Subang Ria Park from its current owners, Sime Darby Property. The park was originally a much-loved and frequented public park managed by Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ) until in a deal with the then Barisan Nasional (BN) state government in 1987, the...

MPSJ works at improving its corporate image

By Susanna Khoo, 21 Jan 2011

The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) has launched a slew of projects to improve its corporate image and to live up to its customer charter which emphasises friendliness, efficiency and integrity.

Controversial LRT Stn: Residents wait

By Susanna Khoo, 09 Jan 2011

The controversial LRT Station 4, to be built adjacent to the Saujana Residency serviced apartments in Subang Jaya, is one of two proposed new light rail transit (LRT) stations that are yet to be approved for construction by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ).

Turning women into politicians

By Yvonne Lim, 30 Dec 2010

“There are so many men, but who’s listening to the woman’s voice?” It is the plaintive cry of women who want greater representation in politics in Malaysia because they feel that their voices are being drowned by the male majority.

Make an example of rogue cops and punish them

By Steve Oh, 28 Dec 2010

“Actions speak louder than words,” is an age-old adage that any credible government needs to practise. The former Badawi government promised a better police force after the Royal Commission on the police but it was an empty promise. The latest incident of criminal conduct by police against an innocent Malaysian is further proof.

Corruption - much hype but little change

By Steve Oh, 22 Dec 2010

Is corruption in Malaysia on the mend? I hardly think so. Nothing much has changed despite the hype of prosecution of some high profile politicians. With every big project there is opportunity for corruption unless there is absolute transparency. How do you check human greed?

Whose park is it, anyway?

By Susanna Khoo, 17 Dec 2010

For a long time, Subang Jaya residents have regarded the Subang Ria Recreational Park by the Federal Highway as their very own public park. But recent twists and turns in decisions regarding the status of the park have left them wondering if the park will ever be theirs to enjoy.

Media most trusted to stop corruption

By goodtimes.my, 10 Dec 2010

The media is the most trusted institution to stop corruption, according to Transparency International’s Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) 2010. The public opinion poll among over 90,000 people in 86 countries found that media ranked number one, a tie with “nobody” (both 25%), followed by government leaders (22%) and business and private sectors (11%). NGOs and international organisations ranked the lowest. Transparency International...

Anti-graft -- govt gets a thumbs up

By Yam Phui Yee, 10 Dec 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: Transparency International’s Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) 2010 has found that 48% of Malaysians think the government’s efforts to fight corruption are effective. This is a 20% improvement from what Malaysians thought last year and exceeds the Prime Minister’s expectations under the National Key Results Area (NKRA) in the fight against corruption by 9%. The GCB results last year showed that...

An open letter to the citizens of Malaysia

By Paul Low, 08 Dec 2010

December 9, 2010 is the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day. It is a day to commemorate and remind nations and their citizens of their continuing battle against corruption.

Jayakumar confident of being appointed as vice president

By Yam Phui Yee, 24 Nov 2010

Shah Alam: Selangor state executive councilor Dr Xavier Jayakumar is “looking forward” to being named one of the seven vice presidents in Parti Keadilan Rakyat. He stood for elections in the race for vice presidents but came out fifth out of 17 candidates in terms of number of votes won. PKR has seven vice presidents but only four are elected. The...

A leader can build, destroy or do both to a nation

By Steve Oh, 18 Nov 2010

Lee Kuan Yew built Singapore from a resourceless island republic into a developed polyglot city nation with good leadership. Cambodia’s Pol Pot destroyed his country with madness. Adolf Hitler did both – rebuilding a post World War 1 Germany and dragged it into war and utter ruin.

Will The Orang Asli Be The Kingmaker In Galas?

By Gertrude Pereira, 02 Nov 2010

Following current voting trends, it would seem that PAS has a good chance of winning the Galas by-election. But, a little factor is overlooked in that analysis: the Orang Asli vote. The Galas state constituency is in the Gua Musang parliamentary constituency which is a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold and an area where its Member of Parliament, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah,...

Nazri: We Won't Interfere With The Judiciary To Raise CPI Score

By Yam Phui Yee, 28 Oct 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz, has made it clear that the executive would not interfere with the judiciary just to improve the government’s ratings in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perception Index (CPI).

Little Change In CPI

By Yam Phui Yee, 27 Oct 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: In the face of Malaysia’s slight decline in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2010 to 4.4 from 4.5 last year, Transparency International Malaysia (TI Malaysia) has urged the government to show strong political will without fear or favour to fight corruption. “If Malaysia is going to become a high income nation through the NEM (New Economic Model), we have to...

PJ Council To Collect RM 1.5m More From Businesses

By Yam Phui Yee, 22 Oct 2010

Petaling Jaya: All businesses in Petaling Jaya will be required to pay a license fee for their management offices from next year. The Petaling Jaya City Council made the decision at the full council meeting in August to impose a new fee under the Licencing of Trades, Busineses and Industries (Petaling Jaya City Council) By-Laws 2007 which will affect businesses operating...

Malay Rights Fully Protected, Says Najib

By goodtimes.my, 21 Oct 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the privileges and rights of the Malays are fully protected under the Federal Constitution and cannot be disputed, and this fact should be accepted by all races in the country. Najib, who is also the Umno president, said this fact was agreed upon by the founding fathers representing all the races in the country when...

ETP and you

By goodtimes.my, 14 Oct 2010

National benefits: Triple income: Raise the current Gross National Income (GNI) per capita at RM23,700 (US$6,700) to at least RM48,000 (US$15,000), with annual growth rate of 6%. Malaysia to become a high income nation. Vibrant activities: 133 Entry Point Projects (EPP) and 60 Business Opportunities (BO) covering every state.

Less Than 10% Of 3.3m Jobs In Rural Areas

By Yam Phui Yee, 12 Oct 2010

The ambitious Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) unveiled recently is set to triple Malaysia’s Gross National Income (GNI) from RM660bil (US$188bil) in 2009 to close to RM1.7tril (US$523bil) in 2020, with an annual growth rate of 6% per annum. Over the next 10 years, the ETP expects to increase the GNI per capita from RM23,700 (US$6,700) to at least RM48,000 (US$15,000)...

A Small Step In The Journey To A United Multi-cultural Society

By Eugene Yap, 07 Oct 2010

More than 300 people attended the the 5th National Congress on Integrity, at the UCSI University on Sept 16 recently. It generated discussion on how national integration could be achieved with integrity from the perspectives of the constitution, education, religion and politics. The main speakers were Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala, former Federal Court...

Stop, I Say!

By Sreedhar Subramaniam, 28 Sep 2010

Many times I have come to a traffic light and had to make that all-important decision: Obey or run the red light. The temptation is greatest when you see no one around; we give all kinds of excuses to get on with our journey. Is this right?

TI-M: Citizens Must Change Culture Of Corruption

By Gertrude Pereira, 23 Sep 2010

Datuk Paul Low, President of Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M), believes that Malaysia can evolve into a corruption-free nation if the citizens say “No” to corruption. “It has to start with the individual. You must make a commitment not to be a bribe-giver. Neither be a bribe taker. The citizen must make a commitment not to be part of the problem but...

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