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28 June 2009 Let’s source for maids from more countries THE Indonesian government banned the country’s nationals from coming to work as maids in Malaysia with effect from Friday, just a day after its manpower minister announced the decision in Jakarta.
Monday
29 June 2009 Big agenda for economic action A UN conference last week laid the ground for taking action on the global economic crisis, particularly to assist crisis-hit developing countries and reform the financial system.
29 June 2009 Coming to terms with polls setback Given that the BJP has 116 members in the Lok Sabha, and rules in eight states, it can still play a key role in the national polity.
Tuesday
29 June 2009 Fame comes from the brain A SMALL group from F&N came by the office the other day and I could not resist asking if anyone among its 18,000 employees worldwide was related to the original founders John Fraser and David Neave who started the soft drinks business back in 1883.
23 June 2009 The Prophet on ‘tadbir’ and ‘tadabbur’ Government officers particularly should aspire and strive to reflect on their work or “governance” in respect of their actions and behaviour.
Wednesday
1 July 2009 Many things to many people The doctrine of separation of powers has a mixed record, and a richness and a complexity that defies easy description.
Thursday
24 June 2009 Injustice through the tar brush To stereotype through one’s shared identity does not do justice to every individual; we all live with multiple identities.
2 July 2009 Rising prices a heavy burden The cost of goods and services continue to creep upwards, affecting all Malaysians, with those in the lower income bracket bearing the brunt.
25 June 2009 It takes two to tango The little sneak was secretly chatting to his ex-girlfriend who he had dated in the 70s and 80s with disastrous results.
18 June 2009 From day care centre to shelter Up to 100 marginalised children can be found any given day at a shelter in Kuala Lumpur’s sleazy Chow Kit area that seeks to provide them fresh hope.
Friday
25 June 2009 Growing big on Tupai-nomics Mom-and-pop businesses offering personalised, friendly services are becoming a rare species now as conglomerates and MNCs take over everything.
3 July 2009 Leave Ali Baba to the thieves The time has come for Malaysians to form genuine partnerships instead of having sleeping partners who offer no value.
26 June 2009 Book ends Ever been in a place other than a movie theatre that took you on great adventures of the mind?
3 July 2009 Scare stories vs the truth Getting a grip on what the A (H1N1) pandemic is all about is key to devising a proper approach to handle the disease.
SaturdayWeekly report from Overseas Bureaus
4 July 2009 Nothing as solid as land Banking has now lost its shine. Emphasis appears to be shifting towards accumulating land-based assets.
4 July 2009 Just can’t say goodbye There’s nowhere in the Big Apple where one can hide from the mania surrounding the death of Michael Jackson. His legion of fans are determined to keep his image alive with an outpouring of public tributes.
4 July 2009 Questions over collapse Although Shanghai authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their probe, residents are baying for blood.
27 June 2009 Weathering the global financial crisis The Treasury believes Malaysia is on track in dealing with the global financial downturn, though economic recovery is not expected till next year for the country.
30 May 2009 Weary writer Wake-up calls can occur in the strangest of places — even in the waiting room of a general hospital.
30 May 2009 What’s in a name? Your name defines you for life, unless you choose to change it. And this concept is no laughing matter in Germany.
27 June 2009 Too little info from Petronas When profit falls despite a healthy revenue increase, full explanations are required. However, that has not been forthcoming at Petronas.
29 June 2009 Me and mini me One week of your life
in return for eternal
gratitude sounds like
a good deal.
2 July 2009 Equal standing The disabled deserve the same rights as the able-bodied.
28 June 2009 Timed for bliss Getting married on an auspicious day ensures a happy,
healthy union.
1 July 2009 Wonders of Wulingyuan Commonly referred to by its main attraction Zhangjiajie, the Wulingyuan Scenic Area stuns visitors with its vastness and its forests of soaring stone columns.
28 June 2009 A world still under his spell The music and magic that Michael Jackson weaved for this generation will be cherished for a long time to come.
3 July 2009 Honeymoon over for Kedah MB The dramatic DAP pullout in Kedah not only signals the end of Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak’s political honeymoon but also means that he will start to lose ground among the non-Malays.
28 June 2009 Obama’s green plan moves on Serious cuts in world pollution levels are promising, if the United States continues to show leadership.
29 March 2009 Sunny side of down It’s heartening for us that there are still nooks and corners in our country where issues of race and religion are totally irrelevant.
3 May 2009 No solution in sight A bold attempt to resolve a protracted problem has yet again revealed the rifts among Malaysians in matters of religion.
Overseas Bureau
28 June 2009 Cabbies at war The battle for customers has pitted London cab drivers against mini-cab drivers in showdowns said to be the worst in almost half a century.
29 March 2009 Feeling bite of the financial turmoil Sometimes it is difficult to be precise when describing how you feel about something that is dear to your heart. For example, you may have two choices, but which one would you go for?
21 June 2009 Our unifying mother tongue If we are serious about moving towards a ‘Bangsa Malaysia’, then any argument about saving our national language should involve all Malaysians.
21 June 2009 The new revolution What the late Ms French astutely predicted is coming true writes JACQUELINE PEREIRA.
28 June 2009 Goodbye, great Gloved One Michael Jackson was
probably the first
superstar who used
clothes to sell his
image . Boy, we are
going to miss the gloves,
jackets and all!
21 June 2009 Die to live Our columnist ponders the ‘living city’ and the ‘city of the dead’ in this third and final article on the architecture of Putrajaya.
Huzir Sulaiman is taking a leave of absence to complete several projects and will be back later in the year.
22 March 2009 My domestic stimulus Our columnist makes his maiden parliamentary speech – in his living room.
28 June 2009 This time, it’s personal Journalists today are increasingly finding it hard to draw
a line between their personal and professional personas.
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