Scandal
On Saturday, October 11th, Edward Snowden, the N.S.A. whistle-blower, spoke via live video with the New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer. In the interview, the former N.S.A., C.I.A., and D.I.A. employee was asked some questions of what the public (that’s you and me) can do to protect our privacy, now that it’s an open secret governments are spying […]
... written on Oct 13 2014There were two huge mistakes C.Y. Leung did in suppressing Hong Kong protesters recently. First, the Hong Kong CEO unleashed a brutal crackdown using pepper spray and tear gas, something rarely used on peaceful protesters. Second, he used triad gangs to launch sexual assault, harassment and intimidation on the remaining stubborn but persevered protesters. While […]
... written on Oct 09 2014United States Secret Service Director, Julia Pierson, was grilled during a hearing by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. Next, she was shown the door. Interestingly, Obama administration told the world they had full confidence in her less than one and a half year ago, when Barack Obama appointed the first woman to head the […]
... written on Oct 02 2014More than fourty years ago, Malaysian students sat for their SRP (Sijil Rendah Pelajaran) which is now known as PMR (Penilaian Menengah Rendah or simply Lower Secondary Assessment). This public examination has to be taken by all Form Three students – the third year into secondary secondary school after graduated from the primary school. Of […]
... written on Sep 12 2014China is famous for two things – imitation goods and food safety. Who can forget about the infamous 2008 Chinese milk scandal where as many as 300,000 babies were affected – 54,000 hospitalised, 16 diagnosed with kidney stones while six died from kidney stones and damage after they had been fed on milk powder produced […]
... written on Sep 09 2014Did you notice how drivers nowadays dangerously looking at their smartphone while driving on the road? And when you stop at traffic lights, you can bet your last penny that the driver next to you are checking their email or facebook – guaranteed. Well, that’s about to change – General Motors, the largest US automobile […]
... written on Sep 02 2014Remember the Grand Saga-Bandar Mahkota Cheras fiasco more than 6-years ago? It was a classic example of gangster concessionaires working together with thuggish policemen in beating up average Joes and Janes, ala Bollywood style. That was also the turning point which showed what type of Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim is. You can read the article […]
... written on Aug 15 2014Finally, Malaysia’s national carrier which was founded in 1946 (then known as Malayan Airways) and later commenced operation as Malaysia Airlines System in 1972, dies a natural death. Well, that’s a polite way to bid farewell to the 68-year-old airline. In reality, Malaysian Airlines System (KLSE: MAS, stock-code 3786) or popularly known as MAS was […]
... written on Aug 12 2014In a latest twist, Malaysian Government announced that its diplomat who was allowed to leave New Zealand after an alleged sexual assault will return to New Zealand to face the charges after all. On paper, this seems to be a good news for the victim, the 21-year-old New Zealand woman, who was followed and attacked […]
... written on Jul 03 2014After the embarrasing handling of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 crisis, one would expect Malaysian Government to learn its lesson well and be more transparent when dealing with future issues especially when it involves foreign affairs. But from the way Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Anifah Aman lies in the latest scandal which could sour the Malaysia-New […]
... written on Jul 01 2014