Treena Wu

The end of history

The end of history

We should not blame the prime minister for everything that goes wrong or harp on his public speaking skills either. The right approach is somewhere within the continuum of 'too critical' and 'rolling over and playing dead'.
Whos afraid of communism?

Whos afraid of communism?

If Chin Peng comes home, we can rest assured that young Malaysians won't be running out to sign up to become communists.
Virtual girlfriend

Virtual girlfriend

Schneburg ensures that men won't become obsessed with the Made-in-Germany Vivienne and forget to shower and eat; she can only be accessed an hour a day.
Income gap - Seeing beyond the smokescreens

Income gap - Seeing beyond the smokescreens

When the rich get richer they have more resources to stay ahead and the reverse happens to the poor. It has nothing to do with roti canai, as one expert suggested.
Experimenting with our kids

Experimenting with our kids

If we can't bear to sacrifice our children, then we need to sit back and accept that we can do no better. We will have to be content with where we are in the world.
Welcome to '1984' in America

Welcome to '1984' in America

The re-election of George Bush marks a new political era for the USA, with scarily striking similarities to the politic climate described in George Orwell's 1984.
Plantation workers - defeated by definitions

Plantation workers - defeated by definitions

Indian plantation workers are getting a raw deal, as the MIC continues to fail to address the real issues faced by the people.
What has corruption got to do with growth?

What has corruption got to do with growth?

Rather than engaging in simplified anti-corruption discourse, it must be recognised that corruption is the result of many societal factors, with varying consequences on economic growth.
How do you say fotosintesis and geometri in English?

How do you say fotosintesis and geometri in English?

In a nation where language has always been an issue, what effects will the increased use of English in schools have on the employability of future generations of Malaysians?
How to catch up with Americans

How to catch up with Americans

Reading opens the doors to more than just imagination and knowledge - it could well level the playing field for developing countries.
Know our limitations, focus on early education

Know our limitations, focus on early education

Dont pass it off as an old mans ranting

Dont pass it off as an old mans ranting