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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Will Trump quit Paris Agreement

195 countries have signed the Paris Agreement on climate change--use clean energy.  Will Trump withdraw from the Agreement? 194 countries are waiting.

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Proton and subsidies

In 1983, I said in Parliament that Malaysia was not able to support Proton. In 34 years, has it lost RM15 billion or more? The subsidies RM4 billion? Now, it has sold 49.9%shares to Geely. This is the natural outcome. The company should look after thousands of employees (12000?) and workers (50000?)  in the downstream indusries. We hope that the new company will do better.

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Wenga and Arsenal

Arsene Wenga has guided Arsenal for 21 years. His contract is extended for two more years. A fantastic manager.

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US interceptor missile

As Kim Jong-un tests fire more ballistic missiles, Trump shows his interceptor missile which can stop them. Previous American presidents managed the confrontation differently.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Drug resistance

Antibiotics have been abused. Millions have drug-resistant infections. By 2050, a person in the world may die from such an infection every three seconds. Scientists search for antibiotics such as by modifying Vancomycin to fight such infections.

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Heathrow airport chaos

The chaos in Heathrow and Gatwick airports, UK,  affected thousands of passengers. What went wrong? Was it the computers?

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Macron and Putin

President Macron invited President Putin to an exhibition in Versailles Palace,  showing memory of Peter the Great visiting France. The style exhibits the difference from Trump. How do they tackle the issues such as climate change Crimea and North Korea?

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Monday, May 29, 2017

Passeger jetliners

Passenger jetliners: Boeing (US) , Airbus (EU) ,Comac C9-19( China) and now Irkut MS21 (Russia). The market is very competitive.

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

Paris agreement on climate change

Trump left the G7 Summit in Sicily without making a decision on the Paris agreement. Will he announce his decision to withdraw? 

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Badminton Sudirman Cup

Koreans were pumped up and had some luck. They beat China 3:2. Congratulations to them.

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Arsenal 13th FA Cup

English FA Cup final: Wenger guided Arsenal to outplay Chelsea 2:1, getting at least a trophy at the end of the season. He laughed.

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G7 Summit in Italy

On Paris Agreement to face climate change, 6 nations yes, but 1 (Trump) undecided. Will Trump withdraw from the agreement?

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Saturday, May 27, 2017

Internet contents

What is powerful for good is also powerful for evil. Internet and social media benefit people. But, service providers must do something to exclude evils such as extremism. The G7 Summit  called on them to act.

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Friday, May 26, 2017

G7 Summit

The G7 summit in Sicily is for 7 nations: America, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and United Kingdom. They represent 50%of the world GDP. Trump has differences with 6 other nations on trade, environment and immigration.

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Trump and 'obsolete' NATO

Trump said NATO was obsolete. Now, he lectures in Brussels,  asking 27 members to contribute more such as increasing defence spending to 2%GDP. US gives 73% of NATO budget.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

胆固醇议论

胆固醇与心臟病产生议论。证据显示降低坏的胆固醇,能够减少心臟病。有不同意见的人,必须出示证据。

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Controversies on chlesterols

There are controversies on cholesterols. Evidence shows that lowering bad cholesterol and physical exercise help to prevent heart diseases. Those who do not think so must show proof.

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Europa League final

Manchester United has won the Europa League football final, beating Ajax Armsterdan 2:0 in Stockholm. This has come three days after Manchester concert attack. MU manager Mourinho can scarcely find words to describe it.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Trump met the pope

Trump met the Pope in the Vatican today. Both have opposing views on immigration, wall and environment. The Pope has given Trump his writings on these issues. What will Trump do?

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Conflict in Southern Philippines

The conflict in Mindanao has gone on for years. After terrorists have killed three soldiers, President Duterte has declared martial law in southern Philippines.

Malaysia should watch out for the situation.

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Salmon Abedi, the attacker.

Abedi (22), born in Manchester of Libyan descent, was the suicide bomber that killed 22 and injured 59 in the city. Why?

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Concert attended by youths

A suicide bomber killed 22 teenagers and injured 59. There are many potential terrorists.  Can we prevent all attacks?

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Terror attack at Manchester Arena, UK.

Terror attack at the Manchester Arena killed at least 22 youths and injured many. Condolences to the families of the victims.

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Manchester, UK, explosion

There was Manchester, UK, concert explosion with some injuries and deaths. Was it a terrorist attack?

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Monday, May 22, 2017

Peace between Israelis and Palestinians

Trump is in Israel, believing that peace between Israelis and Palestinians is possible, what he calls the ultimate deal. What form will it take?

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Second US aircraft carrier near North Korea

Trump sends a second aircraft carrier within striking distance of North Korea. Kim Jong-un launches a new ballistic missile that may reach the US. How will this mutual threats end?

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Trump, terrorism

Trump tries to forget his harsh words on Muslims. In Saudi Arabia, he calls the fight with terrorists the battle between good and evil. Wait and see.

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English Premier League

After 38 matches, Chelsea is the champion, followed by Spurs, Manchester City and Liverpool. Despite having only 10 players Arsenal beat Everton 3:1, coming fifth in the league. Their manager Wenger will try to win the FA Cup.

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Sunday, May 21, 2017

Trade diplomacy

America signs trade deals worth US350 billion with Saudi Arabia with US350 billion. Trade diplomacy dominates.

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Iran President Hassan Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani has won his second term as Iran President. He is a reformist, moderate and outward-looking. Trump has expressed his misgivings on Iran nuclear deal, adding sanctions. How will Rouhani deal with Trump?

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Trump visits Saudi Arabia

Trump is seething with controversies at home. He has a special reception in Saudi Arabia and US$100 billion arms deal, equiping Saudi Arabia armed forces.

English Premier League

The EPL 2016-2017ends with Chelsea, Spurs, Manchester City and Liverpool in the top four. Manchester United may be Europa League champion to stay in Europe. Arsenal is in the FA Cup final.

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Assange claims victory

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange appeared at the Ecuadorean embassy, London, claiming victory for UN Human Rights. US and UK want to detain him.

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Friday, May 19, 2017

Wikileaks founder Assange

Wikileaks exposes many secret documents including CIA and Xi Jin-ping. Sweden investgated its founder Julian Assange for rape. He has hidden in London's Ecuadorean Embassy. Now, Sweden has dropped the rape probe. What next?

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Trump's Russia probe

As markets fall, Rod Rosenstein has appointed Robert Mueller (72) as the special counsel to Trump's Russia probe. Mueller was FBI Director. After he was told, Trump tweeted that it was the single greatest witch hunt.

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Allegations affect world market

A series of allegations against Trump affects the world market such as his handling of the sacking of Comey, the former FBI Director.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

New York Times reveals

New York Times reports that Trump stopped the sacked FBI Director Comey from probing Michael Flynn who resigned as National Security Adviser. Trump has to prove that he did not do it.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Happy Teacher's Day

Happy Teacher's Day

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Trump and sensitive information

Washington Post says Trump reveals classified information to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. Did he do it?

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Macron and Renaissance

French President Macron took his renaissance to meet Merkel in Germany. Both are Europhile. Macron's economic reform generates anxiety. 

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Monday, May 15, 2017

Ransomware criminals

Media report cyber criminals, ransomware, hacked over 200,000 agencies from over 100 countries. We must prevent these massive attacks. Where does Malaysia stand?

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Eurovision song contest

Salvadore Sobral (27) from Portugal has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev with Amar Pelos Dois (Loving for the Both of Us). His sister Luisa wrote the song. 26 countries competed. Russia abstained.
Sobral says, "Music is not fireworks. Music is feeling. "

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Sunday, May 14, 2017

Macron swearing in

Swearing in as President, Macron has promised to restore France its confidence. A mammoth task.

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President Macron

The new President Macron is determined to reform France. Big challenges. How does he deal with vicissitudes of politics?

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Another missile from Kim Jong-un

Today, Kim Jong-un fires a missile, attracting attention. He and Trump have said they will meet if the conditions are right.

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Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

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Saturday, May 13, 2017

Cyber criminals

Cyber criminals hack various organizations in over 100 countries. They demand ransom.

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Chelsea is the EPL champion

Chelsea is the champion of the English Premier League. They beat West Bromich Albion 1:0. This season they have been consistent.

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Trump solftens his attitude on China

Now, Trump says China is not a currency manipulator and not an unfair trade partner. The trade deal allows US credit rating agencies and credit card companies, beef and liquefied natural gas to get into China.

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UK cyber attack

Many UK hospitals are affected by cyber attacks, causing big problems to services. Malaysia must take precautions against such attacks.

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Friday, May 12, 2017

Manchester United in Europa League final

Manchester United is through to the Europa League final in Stockholm. They have a chance to win a trophy and to remain in Europe.

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Boeing 747 MAX

Boeing is huge. Airbus competes with it. Now,  China produces C-919. Boeing postpones the test flight of Boeing 747 MAX. Airbus has plans.

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Trump removed FBI Director

Trump has caused a turmoil In Washington by removing James Comey as FBI Director. He has the right to do so. We like to know the true reason.

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Agencies to help people

All Malaysian agencies to help people such as EPF, MARA, FELDA, FELCRA and SOCSO must truly achieve their objectives.

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After Wesak

The next day after Wesak, dawn brings beautiful light, illuminating the sky and hoping for universal peace.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

More US troops in Afghanistan

After dropping the biggest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan, Trump is sending more troops to the country to fight Islamic extremists. Difficult.

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Trump sacked FBI Director

Trump has sacked FBI Director, James Comey, who was investigating the suspected involvement of Russia in the Trump presidential campaign. What is the real reason?

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Happy Wesak Day

Happy Wesak Day

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Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Moon Jae-in won the presidential election

Moon Jae-in has won the South Korean presidential election. He is a human rights lawyer. How will he reform the country, have dialogue with North Korea and remove the US Thaad missile defence system?

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English Premier League champion

Will Chelsea definitely be the champion of the English Premier League after defeating Middlesbrough 3:0? The latter is relegated.

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Monday, May 08, 2017

President Macron

How will Macron govern without a party in French parliament?

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Macron is French president

Lets see how will Macron reform France and European Union.

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French presidential election.

It is good that Macron has won against Le Pen. He has an arduous task to maintain free trade, globalization and environment. The Eurpopean Union is relieved.

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Arsenal 2:0 Manchester United

The fight for the top four in the English Premier League is fierce. This time Arsenal prevails.

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Saturday, May 06, 2017

Teumpcare

Trumpcare has gone through Congress. Will it be accepted by the Senate? Is it better than Obamacare?

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Friday, May 05, 2017

First made-in China jet airliner

The made-in China jet airliner, C9-19, will be competing with Boeing and Airbus. The competition is horrendous.

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Wednesday, May 03, 2017

Gender equality in workforce

After May Day, we look into female participation in labour force. For example, we need gender equality with equal pay such as by amending Employment Act in Malaysia.

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Monday, May 01, 2017

Happy May Day

Happy May Day

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