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The other Beverly Heights in Penang

This is the project called ‘Beverly Heights’ in Bukit Gambir in Penang advertised as being built 110 metres above sea level.

Photograph: Beverly Heights project update, July 2013
Photograph: Beverly Heights project update, July 2013

Federal government’s deficit rises in first quarter 2013

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The federal government posted a RM14.9bn deficit for the first quarter of 2013 compared to a RM5.8bn deficit for the first quarter of 2012.

Source: Ministry of FInance
Source: Ministry of Finance

When poor pilgrim met powerful pope

In case you missed this scene in the movie Brother Sun Sister Moon, this clip shows what happened when the humble Francis of Assisi and his band of followers turned up at the Vatican to meet Pope Innocent III, one of the most powerful popes in history, some 800 years ago.

Francis of Assisi movie: Brother Sun, Sister Moon

This is a must-watch movie about how Francis was called to rebuild the church through poverty and simplicity some 800 years ago. Haunting songs and breathtaking scenes from the countryside too.

Government requests approval for another RM12.7bn for 2012

The government is requesting approval for an additional RM12.7bn under a “supplementary supply bill” for 2012 on top of amounts previously approved for that year.

Kuala Besut by-election: BN wins with slightly higher majority

You know, how you win also matters. And in this case, there is little reason for the BN to celebrate – considering the millions of ringgit in projects announced during the campaign.

Despite all the projects promised, the BN’s majority today is only 158 votes more than its general election majority of 2434 on 5 May.

Malaysiakini earlier today reported long lines of people queuing up to collect cash. What was that all about then?

Is that why there was little excitement surrounding this by-election – as most people knew what to expect? You could almost slice the thick boredom in the air. Yawn!

While the Election Commission makes a big deal about the BN candidate displaying his ballot paper (EC trying to prove it is independent?), what has it got to say about the elephant in the room – the multimillion ringgit projects announced during the campaign?

US corporate profits up, but wages down

This is a revealing graph that shows that while US corporate profits (purple) (as a percentage of GDP) are soaring, workers’ income (blue) is falling and small business income (green) is also faltering. What is happening in Malaysia?

Source: Economonitor
Graph: Economonitor

Zunar’s new blog

Malaysia’s top political cartoonist Zunar has a new blog.

zunar dan majalah

Barang Naik syndrome has arrived

As many feared during the run up to GE13, the cost of living has been noticeably creeping up since the polls.