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Why the top 1% like things the way they are

Is growing income inequality the logical end in the relentless quest for the highest return on capital? What are the implications of our current model of economic development?

Beleaguered Tsu Koon challenged to open debate

Imagine, Koh Tsu Koon has slammed those who have called for his removal as Gerakan head honcho and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

Penang: 25558 new voters in Q2 2011

More on the controversy surrounding the 25558 new voters in Penang in the second quarter of 2011.

Transforming Penang – what’s the sustainable way?

Most people agree that Penang needs transformation – but the question is what kind of transformation?

Falling Crude Palm Oil prices could erode Felda votes

Crude palm oil prices are falling amidst growing concern about the state of the global economy – and this may have electoral significance in Malaysia.

Mengapa rusuhan berlaku di Britain?

The riots in the UK have prompted many to look closer at what is happening over there.

Accessiblity awareness still lacking

Why is it that our developers don’t pay enough attention to accessibility issues? Is this a reflection of a similar lack of concern in society at large?

Masalah ini juga dilihat dalam projek yang baru pun: memang terdapat kesedaran yang rendah mengenai isu akses (accessibility issues) yang dihadapi oleh orang ramai, terutama sekali mereka yang kurang upaya atau berkerusi roda.

Inilah tandas awam di tingkat bawah kompleks Straits Quay. The grab bar should not be attached to the floor.

Toilet grab bar in wrong position

Divide in how US deficit should be cut

There is a significant divide in opinion in how the US budget deficit should be cut – and this divide has been heightened in the wake of S&P’s downgrade of the US economy.

Lee Rubber factory in Paya Terubong to be shut down

Kilang Lee Rubber Co. Pte Ltd di Paya Terubong akan ditutup berkuatkuasa 1 April 2012.

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Huge protests in Israel over housing, cost of living

Huge peaceful protests are taking place in Israel – and there are lessons we can draw.

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