For many state planners, the diversification to the services sector from manufacturing makes sound economic sense – but does it necessarily mean that workers will be much better off?
Launch of two books in Penang
A couple of books that you might find interesting are going to be launched in Penang this Sunday – Syed Husin Ali’s memoirs and a reflection on the life and times of M K Rajkumar.
It’s raining money
“Have you applied for the RM500 already?”
While the global economic crisis provides an air of foreboding over trade-reliant Malaysia, Prime Minister Najib Razak’s government is splurging on a wide range of cash handouts ahead of elections many analysts expect him to declare later this year.
Income inequality remains “high and stubborn”
Income inequality has remained high over the years, and this may partly explain the increase in some of the social problems in the country.
Half-century long struggle against ISA
The year 2011 will be remembered for the decision to do away with the ISA – a move which vindicates the half-century long struggle against this oppressive law.
Crackdown on uni students: BN’s awful start to New Year
The high-handed police action action against the university students at Tanjung Malim has handed the BN an awful start to the New Year.
No happy new year for Samy and Bernadette
31 December 2011 – While many of us are looking forward to a long New Year weekend holiday, for people like Samy and Bernadette, there is little to celebrate.
