We can improve the real quality of human life by reducing the differences in incomes between us, says Richard Wilkinson, author of the ground-breaking ‘Spirit Level’ book.
A Christmas blessing: The Malaysia I wish for
A couple of kind thoughts and gestures have brightened up Christmas Eve for us.
Two years jail for jobless man who stole shampoo
What can you say?
Tribute to Khoo Khay Jin
Tonight the brilliant social scientist and statistics whiz Khoo Khay Jin succumbed to cancer at 9.00pm.
Global economic crisis: In denial mode?
Somehow the government appears to think that the effects of the global economic crisis will have minimal effects on the local economy. Is it in denial mode?
Penang Forum 4 resolutions
The Penang Forum 4 event on Saturday raised a host of planning and development issues and stimulated intense discussion. Concerned participants wrapped up the day by adopting eight resolutions.
