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Monday, May 12, 2008
India Diary

Slap for Sree, boost for ratings

Some pin the behaviour in the Harbhajan-Sreesanth Slapgate to big bucks, which turned young men arrogant and irresponsible. Nevertheless, the antics of IPL cricket players have helped to add more appeal to the games.

Global Trends

‘June or bust’ for WTO talks

Another attempt to rouse countries to finish the main elements of a deal at the World Trade Organisation may elicit cries of déjà vu. But this time the deadlines may be for real.

Comment by V.K. Chin

Prepare for higher pump prices of petrol and diesel with subsidy cut

MOTORISTS must be prepared to pay higher pump prices for petrol and diesel when the Government starts reducing the subsidy on these fuels.

Letters

Shed ‘ketuanan lelaki’ mentality

From LEE BOON KOOI, Penang

NS camps need to be better managed

From PIH LING, Kulim, Kedah

Make NS fitness and health checks compulsory

From TERRIFIED PARENT, Cheras, Selangor

Build helipads at NS training centres for emergencies

From ABDUL SALAM AHMAD, Kuala Lumpur AND HAJI MOKHTAR STORK, Batu Caves, Selangor

Bernas must do more to ensure supply

From DATUK INDRANI THURAISINGHAM, Executive Director, Southeast Asian Council for Food Security & Fair Trade

Greater self-sufficiency

From P. KESAVAN, Taiping, Perak

Anxiety over fate of UPSR teaching modules

From LEE CHENG POH, Penang

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