The ELV needs to be introduced with tax incentives or carry forward tax. Car owners should be entitled to a one-time tax exemption that can be carried forward for the purchase of new vehicles if the old vehicle is scrapped. – Datuk Armin Baniaz Pahamin, entrepreneur Are you planning to
Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbour is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions.
The Cambridge English Dictionary defines a statesman as “an experienced politician, especially one who is respected for making good judgments”. On August 22 Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced a Cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh as Second Finance Minister and
“First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out because I was not a Communist. Then they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out because
Every year statistics are compiled and released, giving us an indication of the economic health of our nation. The 2018 Socioeconomic Report for Malaysia (2018 population at 32.38 million) was released recently and it states that the Malaysian economy grew by 4.7 percent compared to 5.7 percent in 2017. The
Quality education is a right that should be made accessible and affordable to all. It should be a universally basic human right. It is only through a well-educated and professionally skilled population that we can maintain long-term sustainable development and growth. We are indeed fortunate that in Malaysia we have
The goal of real healthcare reform must be high-quality, universal coverage in a cost-effective way – Bernie Sanders, American politician Healthcare provided to you and your family by hospitals is an essential service by the government. I’m sure those of you who have availed yourselves to the healthcare at various
We have just celebrated our 56th Sarawak Independence Day — or is it Sarawak Day? I think we should celebrate Sarawak Day on Sept 24 as this was when in 1841, Brunei ceded Sarawak to Sir James Brooke and it became a separate entity and nation. This would mean Sarawak
Sustainability is not just about adopting the latest energy-efficient technologies or turning to renewable sources of power. Sustainability is the responsibility of every individual every day. It is about changing our behaviour and mindset to reduce power and water consumption, thereby helping to control emissions and pollution levels. – Joe
It’s been proven by quite a few studies that plants are good for our psychological development. If you green an area, the rate of crime goes down. Torture victims begin to recover when they spend time outside in a garden with flowers. So we need them, in some deep psychological
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