The difference between Fitch and bitch
"We know from history that rating agencies tend to have a herd mentality – when one agency initiates a downgrade, the others follow. If that happens, it could mean a rough ride for the domestic...
View ArticleAbdullah says he didn't say he would launch book
Nurul: Msian launch will be presided over by Abdullah himself and Musa HitamLast Sunday, Bridget Welsh, one of the countless Singapore-based experts on Malaysian political affairs, issued a long...
View ArticleFor those who wetted their pants over Fitch, do read on
Excerpts:"So, what happens if Fitch goes ahead and downgrades their rating for Malaysia during their next review? Honestly, I don’t think much will happen.Remember, at “A-“ Malaysia is still well...
View ArticleThe Browns and Bridgets and their love-hate relationships with Malaysia
The modern white Rajahs. Just read New York Times' article on Ms Clare Rewcastle Brown, glorified and littered with factual errors, and wasn't really surprised to see another white chick, Ms Bridget...
View ArticleWhat's a foreign wire agency doing with our police internal memo?
The Bloomberg full reporth e r eThe Police share a lot of tips with the Press, and vice versa. That has been going on for as long as any rookie can remember. But when a member of the Press gets an info...
View ArticleSo much for Johor/Malaysia being unsafe for the Singaporeans ...
Ah, how nice if The New Paper had the following story and then had thought of thesfollowing heading ... [For the "original" headline to the article you've just read, click h e r e. ] WELCOME TO...
View ArticleMaking Education in Malaysia More Affordable, Not Free -- the Obama lesson
In view of the storm in the teacup created by an ill-fated proposal fo publicly shame defaulters of billions of ringgit in student loans, it's heartening to know that even the Americans are facing the...
View ArticleMalaysia vs Israel (updated: vs Mongolia) - Endless Possibilities, one outcome
Updated 3.40pm 24/8/2013: No sooner had I put up the posting below, JMD brought to my attention the fact that Mongolia - yes, Mongolia - had launched Mongolia - Endless Possibilities about a year...
View ArticlePork-on-flight issue: Zam's for-years-to-come apology to Air Asia & X
The spat between a subsidiary of Air Asia and the influential Malay daily Utusan Malaysia is far from dead; in fact, it recently escalated to a verbal exchange in public between two prominent Dins: Air...
View ArticleAES: Get on with it please
Updated: Latest talk is that the Cabinet has decided to allow the police to man the AES system/ Jolly well. But the question thousands of motorists are asking now is not whether the police is up to it...
View ArticleAn open letter to Najib Razak (and no, Apanama did not call the PM names)
Dear Prime Minister, I hope that you take note of the fact that one too many of your ADVISORS have elevated themselves to your level. Some of them think they are the Prime Minister of Malaysia, thus...
View ArticleNo more GSC for me, thank you!
No go for Tanda Putera at Golden Screen Cinemas in PenangBY K. SUTHAKARGEORGE TOWN: Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) will not be screening the controversial Tanda Putera movie in its two cineplexes on the...
View ArticleMerdeka, foolish GSC folks, and a Cina reviews Tanda Putera
Updated:1. Guan Eng backpedals after calls to screen Tanda Putera 2. Annie on Dennis Chua's review Original posting:So, since Guan Eng's "directive" has suddenly become "only an advisory", the people...
View ArticleBush and Blair's lies on WMD haunt America
I was sent this series of articles in The Indy this morning and recalled how early "we" were in nailing Bush and Blair (Mahathir fires war crimes volley at Bush, 6 Feb 2007). Today, even their people...
View ArticleDiesel in our water: Corruption, sabotage, attempted murder
Intentional spill. You'd think the jokers would set aside their differences to overcome the crisis together, right? Wrong. The taps at your home may still be dry. but the state exco are patting their...
View ArticleMalaysia vs Tongkat aka Subsidy
The RON rush in Puchong last nightThe 20 sen/litre increase in RON95 petrol and diesel price h e r e created long queues at petrols stations last night. Some waited as long as 45 minutes (imagine the...
View ArticleThe return of Wawa
Ah, did we know that the former Bank Islam chief economist Azrul Azwar Tajudin or better known as Wawa is now the head of Institut Rakyat, one of Anwar Ibrahim PKR's think-tanks? Now you know. Don't...
View ArticleHot stuff at PEMANDU drives bloggers nuts
The attack on Pemandu has gotten hotter, personal ......and deeperThe day PM Najib Razak announced the 20 sen petrol/diesel price increase, several mainstream bloggers were invited to attend a media...
View ArticleBlogger OutSyed TB: "The PM is NOT the enemy"
Updated: Proof PEMANDU was sabotaging the PMOriginal postingRocky,I have not burnt my bridges with the PM. But things are going pretty haywire, scary and frightening. At this pace, its kaput in no...
View ArticleMyCC fines MAS & AA: Four should pay out of their own pockets
Tan Sri Siti Norma Yakop: Malaysia's new Iron Lady?"We were right. The ‘Malaysia Airlines – Air Asia Share Swap’ that we opposed two years ago, not only turned out to be a failed business call, has now...
View Article