A big debate is taking place in the United States on whether there is need to prevent financial institutions from being involved in both commercial and risky investment banking activities.
The news media is becoming seriously debased, as both print and broadcast outlets openly sell themselves to external political and commercial interests.
There are no concise figures as to how many Malaysians are now living abroad. Some reports suggest that there are about 200,000 Malaysians living in the United States, 50,000 in Canada, 95,000 in Australia and more than 300,000 in Britain. Add to that the smaller number of Malaysians who are scattered all across the five continents and my guess is that there are more than a million Malaysians living abroad today.
At some point, most people think about abandoning the security of their jobs and pursuing their dream. How do you know if it’s the right thing to do? And what makes that decision worthwhile?
As a provocative film by a renowned German investigative journalist about ‘‘latent and blatant racism’’ in Germany plays in cinemas here, our columnist wonders whether it’s only race that needs addressing.
YOU are what you eat. And what you put inside your mouth is really your call, so long as you know what’s good or bad for you. Unless of course, you’re chomping on unwholesome fare packed with calories and fat without even realising it.
Disputes over the use of ‘Allah’ and the seizure of Bibles have contributed to ill will against the Government. Such action is seen as infringing on the rights of non-Muslims to profess their religion.
Storm clouds are gathering over Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat for appointing his ambitious son-in-law as CEO of the state subsidiary Perbadanan Menteri Besar Kelantan.
The arrest of a progressive ulama has plunged many Malaysians into further despair that this country is hurtling towards an implosion but it may prove a blessing in disguise.
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