R Krishnan

It’s not Bank Negara’s job to protect the foolish and greedy

It’s not Bank Negara’s job to protect the foolish and greedy

I am elated to read the warning from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) that rogue investors in illegal financial schemes will be prosecuted as well as the arrangers of such scheme as reported recently.

EIS a good idea but no need for more Socso collection

EIS a good idea but no need for more Socso collection

I am supportive of the Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS). As someone who lost his job not once or twice but three times in the last 20 years I know the pain and anguish of people who have lost their job and have nowhere to turn to in terms of financial support to get them by until the next job is found.

First and second class ward patients should be charged in full

First and second class ward patients should be charged in full

I am not a fan of government subsidies as they benefit the rich more than the poor, for example petrol subsidies where those with bigger and more cars gets more benefits.

Restrooms and public areas are dirty because of us

Restrooms and public areas are dirty because of us

Who is to be blamed for the deplorable state of our public restrooms and space?

Why do we only blacklist PTPTN defaulters?

Why do we only blacklist PTPTN defaulters?

I refer to the recent media coverage of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) defaulters being blacklisted from travelling by the Immigration Department.