Posts Tagged ‘Statistics’

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

SJKT Kota Bahru gets new building

February 12th, 2008
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Last 20 years = RM30 million

9th MP = RM46 million (but not specifically mentioned in the 9th MP)

Last week = RM20 million (is this part of the RM46 million?)

Additionally Rm16.2 million for partially aided schools (is this part of the RM46 million?).

If we total up everything, we get  Rm112 million for the last 20 years and up to end of 9th Malaysian Plan (2010). We can round it up to Rm150 million for those ad-hoc expenses and allocations. So, Rm150/22 years = RM6.8million per year.

» Read more: SJKT Kota Bahru gets new building

DAP to benefit from Hindraf

February 3rd, 2008
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“Thanks to Hindraf, majority Indians aren’t afraid of the establishment’s might anymore and are ready for a change,” he said.

Everyone hopes its a change for the better. » Read more: DAP to benefit from Hindraf

World Competitiveness Yearbook 2007 results

January 31st, 2008
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The compilation of top 55 nations are available on IMD’s website at here (Scoreboard) and here (Overall Ranking Table) (both in PDF format).

Compared to 2006, Malaysia dropped a rung in overall rankings (22nd to 23rd) while it dropped two rungs (10th to 12th place) in terms of economic performance.  » Read more: World Competitiveness Yearbook 2007 results

Poverty rate reduced or the bar not raised?

January 30th, 2008
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PM released initial results of the EPU study which indicates that the 9th MP is going well on its track. Let’s look at the figures he mentioned (note that final report is expected in March): » Read more: Poverty rate reduced or the bar not raised?