Bureaucracy

Some people find that going to government departments give them headaches. Those who are lucky meet friendly civil servants such as applying for approval of electrical equipment which complies with regulations.
    Malaysians hope for effective reduction of bureaucracy.

Contaminated plastic waste

Malaysia does not want non-industrial and contaminated plastic waste. How does the rubbish get to this country?Where does it go wrong?

Plastic waste

Malaysia is not a nation for  plastic waste. Since China bans plastic waste from other countries, some nations send their plastic waste to South East Asia such as Malaysia.

Anabolic steroids

Anabolic steroids have serious side-effects such as affecting fertility. The misuse of these drugs is common. They are banned in sports. Over three million people in the US take them. How many users are there in Malaysia?

Trump met Emperor Naruhito

Trump and Ivanka were pleased to meet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Japan. They conversed in English: American accent against Oxford accent. They might not touch on balance of trade.

Mas and joint MOU

Mas and Japan Airlines sign joint business memorandum of understanding. We hope that this will provide better service and best practices.

Badminton Sudirman Cup Finals

The final of the Sudirman Cup badminton was China 3:0 Japan. The competition was tantalising for China and agonizing for Japan. Players showed their skills, tactics and stamina. This time, China had an edge.

The US-China trade war continues

After much vilification, Trump says Huawei could be part of the trade deal. The US and China exchange angry words. Meanwhile, trade war affects the world.

Student protests

The climate change worsens. Governments dither. Students leave classrooms to protest, urging all concerned to do something. Have there been students from over 100 countries demonstrating ?

Theresa May

Brexit is cruel to Prime Ministers. Theresa May will resign as British Prime Minister on June 7, 2019. She has tried her best to leave Europe with a deal.

Badminton Sudirman Cup

Badminton Sudirman Cup, knockout stage: Malaysia 0:3 Japan. Malaysia's mixed double tried hard, but luck was with Japan. Need to work harder.

Immigration

Immigration is very complicated. How many millions of illegal immigrants are  in Malaysia?
     The Home Office has issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to replace the RM3.5 billion Sistem Kawalan Imigresen Nasional (SKIN) undertaken by Prestariang Berhad. The company has a legal claim of RM733 million for the termination.

Sudirman Cup badminton

Badminton, Sudirman Cup knockout stage: Thailand overcame South Korea 3:2, China defeated Denmark 3:2.
Thailand and China are in the semifinals.
     Tomorrow, Malaysia will face Japan. The national team must be determined.

World military expenditure

Military expenditure
     It is difficult to get the actual figures. The Stockholm International Peace Institute says in 2018 world military expenditure was US$1.82 trillion. The US was US$649 billion and China US$250 bil (Russia US$61.4 bil).
     America, China, Saudi Arabia, India and France accounted for 60% of global military expenditure.
    

Badminton Sudirman Cup

Badminton, Sudirman Cup: Malaysia 3:2 India. Malaysia and China advance to the knockout stage. Lets hope that our team persevere.

Joko coninues to be President

The General Election Commission confirms that Joko Widodo has won by 55.5% votes. He continues to be the President of Indonesia. Congratulations.

Brinkmanship

Brinkmanship between America and Iran
      The US has its fingers in all parts of the world. Iran is active in the Middle East. Trump has withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal, imposes sanctions on the country and sends an aircraft carrier to the area. Another war? Both countries say no.

Huawei faces challenges

Trade war gets worse.
     Trump and his friends make the US more belligerent such as attacking Huawei, hoping to force China to give in. This is done as if American companies including Boeing do not use parts from others. Google restricts Huawei from its Android applications. Huawei from China says that it has created alternatives.

Tennis, Rome Open

19.5.2019 Tennis, Rome Open final, Novac Djokovic 0:6, 6:4, 1:6 Rafael Nadal. Both are legends, warriors and rivals, showing their skills, temperament and determination.
     Today, Nadal played better than Djokovic. He won the Rome title for the 11th time.

Badminton Sudirman Cup 2019

Badminton Sudirman Cup 2019, Nanning, China, 19-26, 2019: Mixed teams from 31 countries are divided into four groups. Malaysia is among the 12 elite teams. It must be determined. Losing 0:5 to China in its first match, it did try.

Migration to cities

People migrate to cities. Many Malaysians move to Kuala Lumpur and Penang, each of which having a population  population of over 1.8 million. How many towns in the country are contracting (decreasing population)?

Poaching in forest reserves

Terengganu Session Court sentenced two Vietnamese poachers to a fine of RM1.56 million and two-year prison term on 15 May, 2019.. They trapped wild animals in National Park, Ulu Terengganu.
     There are many poachers in several forest reserves. Loggers in these reserves are plunderers.
     The main problem is enforcement.

Trump squeezes Huawei

Trump stops US companies from supplying chips to Huawei, directs Canada to detain its chief financial officer and publicizing its 'security' problem. These are to paralyze China's technology company. The commercial world is very resourceful. Will Trump win?

Social media

Hundrefs of millions of people use social media. All must take more measures to prevent cybercrimes and suicides by cyber poll.

Suicide and social media

Media reports a 16-year-old girl from Sarawak committed suicide after doing an Instagram poll to live or die.
     The police must investigate the case to find out the truth. All social media must be sensitive to such tragedy.

Paris agreement

Trump has withdrawn from Paris Agreement on climate change, relinquishing the leadership position of the US. Malaysia is a signatory.
     The industry to reduce greenhouse gases such as wind turbine and solar cells develops.
     What are Malaysia's efforts to use renewable energy?

Ulu Muda Forest Reserve

Protection of Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah, Malaysia.
     This 162,000-hectare reserve has problems such as loggers and poachers.
     Some states like Kedah depend on cutting down forests as a source of fund. Federal Government which loves jungles must play its part.
    

Escalating trade war

The escalating China-US trade war makes stock markets jittery. Trump believes that his high tariffs are effective. Xi Jin-ping understands that these affect America, China and world economy.

Sea pollution

Too many divers pollute the bottom of the sea. Many corals die. What are effective ways to protect these coral

English Premier League football

English Premier League football: Manchester City 4:1 Brighton and Liverpool 2:0 Wolves. Manchester City emerges the league champion for the second year, pipping Liverpool by one point 98-97. Both clubs are able to get the best coaches and the best players.

Malaysians are anxious

Malaysians are anxious about national revenue, job creation, investment and racial sentiment.

Tourist sites

Visitors to Malaysia say that many places are attractive. But, the people concerned must maintain them better.

Trump's 25% tariffs

The world keeps an eye on Trump's 25% tariffs on Chinese goods and Xi Jin-ping's tit for tat. Trump has the US presidential election in mind. But, he burdens the consumers?

European Champions League

European Champions League, semi-final: Tottenham Hotspur 3:3 (aggregate) Ajax Amsterdam. Tottenham won on away goals. Spurs manager Pochettino's strategy such as keeping Harry Kane on the bench in the beginning was effective. Moura completed the job.
     Liverpool will play Spurs in the final in Madrid.
    

European Champions League

European Champions League football, semi-final: Liverpool 4:3 (aggregate) Barcelona. Liverpool manager Klopp went to the opponent's ground and managed to overcome a deficit of 0:3 from the first match in an unusual way. Liverpool advances to the final.

China-US Trade War

China and the US trade talks go on. Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Chinese goods. China says higher tariffs do not solve problems. The trade war affects global economy.

Belt and Road initiatives

The belt and road initiatives of China has extended to 153 countries in the world. More are joining. There are hundreds of big projects, costing hundreds of billions of dollars. Once the contracts are signed and works begin, the Chinese are unlikely to renegotiate unless the adjustments benefit China.

5G frequencies

As 5G technology is being introduced, will its frequencies interfere with important data in weather forecast?

Working System

Working System
     The system of work in the field of technology in China is: 9 am to 9 pm, 10 hours a day, 6 days a week. The founder of Ali Ba Ba believes in even longer hours of hard work. This causes a controversy.
     What is your idea of a working system?
    

Chief Justice

Datuk Tengku Maimun is the first woman Chief Justice of Malaysia. She stresses the independence of the judiciary. We hope that she also emphasizes meritocracy and the length of service.

Chief Justice

DatuK Tengku Maimun is the new Chief Justice of Malaysia. Congratulations. The country needs an independent judiciary and is based on meritocracy.