Archive - 7 June 2008

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says the national economy experienced encouraging growth last year proving the nation is on the right track despite the global economic slowdown.

As groups are trying to organise rallies to condemn the sharp rise in fuel prices, police are calling in new witnesses to probe those involved in the Bersih rally which took place last year.

analysis The majority will agree that changing the government is much easier than changing their lifestyle and that Malaysians deserve a more caring, wise and innovative government.

However, despite being accepted into a top rated American aeronautical engineering institute, Mugilan Re Ko failed to secure any scholarships or financial aid from the Malaysian government.

Anwar Ibrahim says a "multi-racial, multi-religious" opposition was emerging in Malaysia for the first time to challenge the ruling party.

Most Malaysians in the urban middle-lower income group would probably try to cope by tightening their belt and pinching pennies. Will this set off a round of reduction in domestic demand and dampen growth?

Consumer Association of Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan deputy president Joshua Kong says it is time for people deliver a strong message to the government.

It is sad that there is currently no structure within the public service that can fully utilize the skills and smarts of JPA scholars.

‘I suggest the government look at ways to increase corporate taxes for these companies and plough back the collected taxes to reduce the burden. The profits they earn now are just way too much.’