Archive | December, 2010

Who can we trust with our water?

Posted on 31 December 2010 by Lee Hwok Aun

If Selangor’s water operations return to guardianship of the state government, this will be far from the first time we have come full circle, from public to private and back to public ownership. That usually gives an opportunity to learn something. In the aftermath of the 1997-98 financial crisis and…

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Pakatan Rakyat governing policies: A look at 2011 state budgets of Penang and Selangor

Posted on 30 December 2010 by Tricia Yeoh

Amidst the noise and clamour of Malaysia’s political landscape, it is often easy to forget that daily responsibilities and tasks of administering continue. The Pakatan Rakyat coalition has especially suffered several recent shocks, namely the twin by-election losses of Galas and Batu Sapi, followed by the damage control Parti Keadilan…

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The power of one

Posted on 30 December 2010 by Ramachandran M

One man can change the world. We have heard this. Some would hear it and be filled with hope; others may call it mere rhetoric. I am of the former. I believe that one man can change the world. The world may range from the world that’s immediately around that…

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Another year is dawning

Posted on 27 December 2010 by Administrator

Another year is dawning, Dear Master, let it be, In working, or in waiting, Another year with Thee. Another year of mercies, Of faithfulness and grace; Another year of gladness In the shining of Thy face. Another year of progress, Another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence…

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John 3 : 16

Posted on 27 December 2010 by Peter Young

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16, NIV) During this season of Christmas and the New Year, it is good for us to remind ourselves of both God’s…

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Third force v Parti Rakyat = Barisan Nasional victory

Posted on 27 December 2010 by Peter Young

I think that it is fair to call the following four groups (and there may be still others or more to come!) a THIRD FORCE. 1) THE HUMAN RIGHTS’ PARTY This party is the daughter of HINDRAF (Hindu Rights Action Force). It will be contesting 15 parliamentary and 38 state…

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Crony capitalism

Posted on 25 December 2010 by Vinoth Ramachandra

Christmas is here once again. The season for forced jollity at office parties and, of course, the end-of-the-year bank bonuses. Ninety billion dollars has been stashed away by five American banking giants for their prize employees. The big PR problem the bankers face, whether in the US or UK, is…

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Be like the wisemen

Posted on 25 December 2010 by Thomas Fann

Text: Matthew 2:1-12 It is interesting to note that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, another town some 120 kilometres away or about 2 days journey by foot from Nazareth, the town where Mary and Joseph was living at that time. Because Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor called for a population…

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My snapshots of Christmas 2010

Posted on 20 December 2010 by TK Tan

Yes, I know Christmas is still a few days away. Still I don’t think anything else I see will define my Christmas as these few images that have left an imprint on my conscience. The first was at dinner last week. It was already dark, around 7.30pm, when I saw…

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Luke 2:13-14

Posted on 20 December 2010 by Peter Young

‘At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him’ (Luke 2:13-14, The Message) This Christmas evening event reminds us that we should give glory to God not…

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Christmas Day – the vulnerable God

Posted on 20 December 2010 by Peter Young

In the Old Testament, there were many occasions when God sent his angels as one of his ways of speaking to the people on earth. But Christmas Day was different. Although an angel and a great company of the heavenly host appeared, on this day, GOD SENT HIS SON, JESUS…

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Colossians 3:12-14

Posted on 13 December 2010 by Peter Young

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put…

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