Archive for March, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May had signed, sealed and delivered the historical letter which triggers Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty – officially withdrawing from the European Union. The letter dated 29 May, 2017 effectively gives United Kingdom a 2-year window in which to negotiate a new treaty to replace the terms of EU […]
... written on Mar 31 2017UMNO information chief Annuar Musa has increased the prize money for an essay-writing competition on DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang from RM10,000 to RM50,000. Unless you want to spin and twist what Mr. Lim had said in the past, it’s hard to find compelling proof that he is a racist, let alone someone who’s anti-Islam. […]
... written on Mar 30 2017The last time a French president came for a visit, it was about selling military hardware and software to Malaysia. The visit by then President Jacques Chirac in July 2003, however, didn’t only secure France a mouth-watering deal of two French-made Scorpene submarines, it also brought along explosive multi-scandals – corruption and murder. When Malaysian […]
... written on Mar 29 2017Everything is in order and goes according to plan. Beijing has decided on a grand plan to defend itself as its economy grows. The Middle Kingdom still feels the humiliation after two invasions by the Japanese and multiple invasions by the West in the past. China does not plan to be called “Sick Man of […]
... written on Mar 28 2017Just minutes before House lawmakers were scheduled to vote on the Republican healthcare plan; House Speaker Paul Ryan called off the vote. Apparently, Republicans did not have enough votes (20 votes shy of the minimum 216) to pass the bill, which would have replaced former President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. But what […]
... written on Mar 27 2017When Marty McFly was sent 30 years into the future in “Back to the Future Part II,” he arrived in a time when where there were hover-boards zipping around, people wore self-lacing shoes and flying cars were the norm. The date was Oct. 21, 2015. Now that we’re already in 2017, there is none of […]
... written on Mar 24 2017Germany, France and United Kingdom were three musketeers in European Union who used to speak against their own people in favour of Muslim refugees / migrants. Anyone who spoke badly about Muslims or Islam would be called a racist. To be labelled a racist is worse than being a rapist. Perhaps that explains why Sweden […]
... written on Mar 23 2017At a time when 33% Americans say they would have trouble coming up with an emergency US$2,000, any sign of economy trouble is devastating. For the first time since the U.S. 2016 Presidential Election, markets have slammed the brake for an emergency stop when the Dow Jones dropped 237.85 points, or 1.14%, drop. The […]
... written on Mar 22 2017After signing a revised executive order banning foreign nationals from 6 Muslim-majority countries from travelling to the United States for 90 days, Trump administration now has a new surprise for travellers from Muslim countries. Up to 10 airports from 8 Muslim-majority countries will be affected by the latest ban. Nope, this is not another […]
... written on Mar 21 2017Denmark is no longer the world’s happiest country. From fourth place last year, Norway has jumped to take over the place as the new happiest nation on planet Earth. Three-time winner Denmark was bumped to second place. Of the 155 countries ranked; Rwanda, Syria, Tanzania, Burundi and Central African Republic were the top-5 least happy […]
... written on Mar 21 2017
