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Composition of select committee on electoral reform

Charles Santiago, the MP for Klang, has tweeted about the parliamentary select committee: “Membership on PSC 4 electoral reform: 5BN, 3PR, 1 ind – X acceptable, favors BN. Equal rep bet PR n BN, no ind; Co-chair, 1 from PR n BN.”

Public Bank’s anniversary celebration

Successful bank – but celebrations a little over the top, if you ask me.

No doubt he worked hard to build up the bank.

But makes me feel ‘geli‘ just watching this.

And what’s with those ‘police’ outriders?

Vincent Tan’s Berjaya Land to buy 57 acres of Turf Club land (updated)

More property development: Vincent Tan’s Berjaya Land Bhd has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Penang Turf Club to buy 57.3 acres for RM459m.

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Penang property: Oversupply in the making?

A report in a local daily has raised concerns about a possible oversupply of property in Penang Island in the coming years. 

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.