The Himpunan Hijau supporters have registered their opposition to the Lynas project in no uncertain terms.
Bye-bye GDP! Hello, ‘Sustainable Human Development Index’
Not long ago, I argued that the GDP growth rate is a hopelessly unreliable measure of economic well being. So I was pleased to hear that the UNDP is now moving beyond GDP and its own Human Development Index and laying the foundation for a new Sustainable Human Development Index.
Tick-tick-tick … Time’s running out for the planet
We are running out of time to save the planet. It is as if we don’t care what kind of planet we leave behind for future generations.
Protect the natural beauty of Penang
We must do everything we can to protect and preserve the natural beauty of the place we call home.
Live updates – Anti-Lynas protests
Anti-Lynas protests get underway in Balok-Gebeng, Pahang
Resolve Rumah Hijau settlers issue
The state government is doing the right thing in trying to provide alternative housing for the Rumah Hijau, Mak Mandin settlers.
Bukhary again? Return Penang port to Penang
The news that tycoon Syed Mokthar Al-Bukhary’s Seaport Terminal (Johor) Sdn Bhd has been allowed to take over Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) is disturbing.
Rewriting history
There is a lot more than meets the eye in global politics. And now there are attempts to rewrite history.
Time for corporate green tax, penalties
I have been having a stuffed nose the last couple of weeks. Not much fun, that. Then this morning, I heard a relative in KL had a bad sore throat, presumably because of the air quality.
Dirty money in disguise
How do banks handle the trail of dirty money by corrupt politicians and businessmen? Do they bother to look behind the veil of shell companies, proxies, ‘commissions’ and off-shore tax havens?