Category: Editorial
An Election Budget?
If the 2010 Auditor-General’s Report is to be heeded, Zambry and his Perak Amanjaya planners need to avoid the pitfalls of tampering and impropriety, deliberate or otherwise, caused by a dubious delivery system.
Hassle Over a Crematorium
Cool heads finally prevailed, thus ending a protracted battle over a piece of land measuring 120ft x 120ft at the Hindu burial ground in Buntong. Had the wrangling continued unabated, tension would have built up resulting in more problems than ever imagined.
Looks Can Be Deceiving
The sight of marquees, camouflage nets and military vehicles can be intimidating to many, especially those who are not used to seeing such a huge collection of army equipment. That was the sight that greeted Ipohites
An Inappropriate Misnomer
A closer inspection of the place reveals some very interesting facts. It is a sad reflection of the working culture of those responsible for the centre.
Unfettered Development in Canning
Two wrongs don’t make a right. It is illogical for one to commit not one or two but many wrongs and yet be considered right by the authorities…
Halt the “Political Circus”
Malaysians generally are a forgiving lot. But can Perakeans continue to condone the idiosyncrasies of their elected representatives at their behest? Nothing can be more disturbing than to see our august State Assembly turning into a house of ill repute. No, not in the true sense of the word but literally. That is what it [...]
How Safe Is Safe?
We like to assume that thieves are opportunists who will wait for the right moment to strike. If this is your assumption, think again…
Ramadan – A Time to Reflect
The holy month of Ramadan is already half way through and Hari Raya Puasa beckons.
A Kampong In Transition
Seven years down the road, where are the much-touted stadium, bus terminal, police station, hospital, shopping mall and hypermarket which were originally planned?
Annual Assessment a Necessary Evil
One inherent problem faced by property owners in Ipoh (and world-wide) is paying bills. They come with varying degrees of priority
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