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Monday, September 08, 2008
Analysis

The cat and mouse game continues

The political roller coaster sweeping Malaysians since the March 8 general election has shown no signs of abating. On the converse, it is reaching a crescendo, with Sept 16 looming next week.

Global Trends

Financial uncertainties dog the ‘real economy’

The decline of the ringgit, reversal of capital flows and gyrations in palm oil prices in Malaysia are symptoms of a global phenomenon of financial uncertainties that are affecting the real economy, as revealed by a UN report.

India Diary

Nano, world’s cheapest car, caught in political intrigue

Tata's planned people's car will be several months late hitting the road as obstacles continue to be thrown in its path.

Letters

English not the medium

From YAP SOO HUEY, George Town

Why English medium schools are needed

From S. YIN, Auckland, New Zealand

Not practical to shorten SPM timetable for non-Muslims

From ANOTHER CONCERNED PARENT, Seri Kembangan, Selangor

Overseas trip for MPs despite austerity drive

From DR A. SOORIAN, Seremban

Improve public sector system

From T.K. CHUA, Kuala Lumpur

Inhumane treatment of detained woman

From CONCERNED, Klang, Selangor

Insensitive of Cuepacs to keep asking for more

From FRUSTRATED, Kuala Lumpur

No buses from KLIA to Malacca

From SEE ING OR, Malacca