Archive for the ‘BornInMalaysia’ category

7.3 percent GDP growth in 4th quarter 2007

February 27th, 2008
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Being a layman, I wondered to my limited knowledge, what is this “domestic demand” that spurred at 7.3% growth. It think it has something to do with the string of festivals – Hari Raya, Deepavali, X’mas, plus the school holidays. This may also be due to contribution from tourist spending. » Read more: 7.3 percent GDP growth in 4th quarter 2007

Tamil speaking Goh in Tanjung Malim

February 27th, 2008
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Kind of shows how important it is to communicate with people in their own languages. Can this be the precursor to have compulsory third language classes in national schools or increase national type schools as well? » Read more: Tamil speaking Goh in Tanjung Malim

Malaysiakini’s analysis of BN Manifesto Part 1

February 27th, 2008
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Rather than relying on the report by BN on its progress and manifesto, MK did its own analysis. This is part one while part two will be released later. Part one covers economy, balanced development, education, religion. » Read more: Malaysiakini’s analysis of BN Manifesto Part 1

MCCBCHST issues election reminder

February 26th, 2008
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After CFM came out with its statement asking voters to vote wisely, the umbrella body for main religions other than Islam, the MCCBCHST issues a similar reminder to the 40% of Malaysian population. Veiled behind a call for prayers, lies a call to members to investigate the promises made by the candidates/parties and make an informed decision. » Read more: MCCBCHST issues election reminder

BN Manifesto launched

February 26th, 2008
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The papers did not list out the complete list of BN’s manifesto, so I’m listing them below (not in order). I did not put the list of achievements since the facts may be disputable or not worded properly. Will try to put them up later. Anyway, one will vote based on what the parties promise to do, and BN have the added burden of proving that what they promised earlier have been done, while the opposition (except PAS) don’t have such problem. » Read more: BN Manifesto launched