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Economy 101: What Is Interesting In 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP)?

10MP Bloomberg Malaysia Plan Economy Malaysia

(The problem with Najib is not his ideas in his 10MP but his willpower and having the right character to make the actual change. After the stunt, he pulled off in Perak, who is going to believe what he says? Image source: Bloomberg)

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Enforcement 101: What, RM1,000 fine cancelled?

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(A simple question – if there are 2 situations where the fine amount is different – one is RM300 and another RM1,000, in which situation you think will make this offender who is using the emergency lane to cut queue to think twice? Photo by Erik Mclean from Pexels)

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Unity 101: Fearful Race Relations Act Revisited

Race Relations Act 1965 1960s UK Unity Law Legal

The Race Relations Act was a series of laws passed in the UK to prohibit racial discrimination and promote equal opportunities for people of different racial groups. The first Race Relations Act was enacted in 1965, followed by two more in 1968 and 1976. Image source: Insitute of Race Relations

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Elections 101: Unveiling the Positive Reasons Behind BN’s Unexpected Election Defeat

Pakatan Harapan PH Elections DAP BN Barisan Nasional

The recent general election results, marking the defeat of Barisan Nasional (BN), signify a notable shift in the political landscape. This change is particularly impactful for the Pakatan coalition, including the Democratic Action Party (DAP), which has long faced challenges due to slander and misinformation. The outcome presents an opportunity for these parties to move forward and focus on governance and policy-making, free from the adversarial tactics that have previously marred the political discourse. Image source: DAP Twitter Page

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Hindraf Rally 2007: Realistic Way Out?

Hindraf Indian

Hindraf, an Indian NGO is proposing to do a protest rally to hand over a petition to the British High Commission end of this week. You would have also heard (likely in disbelief) of the legal suit against the British Government for a cool USD4 trillion – that would have made all Indians in Malaysia millionaires. Image source: Malaysiakini

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Parliament 101: Searching For Good Malaysian MPs These Days

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It’s tough to be a good MP these days. The real good ones are either in the Opposition or in the “wilderness” after being suspended. Others are quietly sitting down in the corner and have decided to play safe. Image source: the Net

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