WITH increasing regularity, neighbours of new development projects will invariably protest whatever development that is being proposed. In many cases, the basis for their protests,…
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Playing truant and wasting taxpayers money
DURING my morning walks in the SS1, Petaling Jaya, area, I often see a pickup truck parked near a playground. To continue reading the rest…
View More Playing truant and wasting taxpayers moneyFinancing sustainable development
HE year 2015 is a watershed year for development. The world will embrace a post-2015 development agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the Millennium…
View More Financing sustainable developmentRestore Udas original goals and functions
I REFER to your report, œEmpowering Bumiputera SMEs tops agenda (NST July 30). While the government will continue taking steps to empower the Bumiputera economy,…
View More Restore Udas original goals and functionsCritical thinking key to public acceptance of nuclear energy
HE setting up of the Malaysian Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC) in 2011 brings the government aspiration to introduce nuclear power in its energy mix closer…
View More Critical thinking key to public acceptance of nuclear energyIllegal bauxite mining a killer
BAUXITE mining is happening in the Kuantan area without proper control and regulation. Much of it illegal, the get-rich-quick drive is threatening the health of…
View More Illegal bauxite mining a killerWorld-class School of Biological Sciences
I AM proud that under the QS World University Rankings 2015, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) ranked 31 in the world for Environmental Science. Perhaps, it…
View More World-class School of Biological SciencesMalaysias manufacturing sector weakens in July
KUALA LUMPUR: Operating conditions in the Malaysian manufacturing sector worsened in July, according to the latest Nikkei Purchasing Managers Index as businesses cite poor demand…
View More Malaysias manufacturing sector weakens in JulyEsszone curfew extended to Aug 21
KOTA KINABALU: The 7pm to 5am curfew at six districts within the Eastern Sabah Safety Zone has been extended until August 21. To continue reading…
View More Esszone curfew extended to Aug 21Dota 2 tournament TI5 live on Astro starting Aug 4
KUALA LUMPUR: Local esports fans well aware that an all Malaysian team, Fnatic has been invited to participate in The International 2015 Dota 2 Championship…
View More Dota 2 tournament TI5 live on Astro starting Aug 4