Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Paradox of Plenty

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Tricia

Haven’t you ever wondered why Malaysia with all its glorious resources, is not more developed than it is today? This has been called the “Paradox of Plenty” – my piece which was published in theSun on the 25th November 2011. … Continue reading →

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Open Crucial Mega-Deals to Public Eye

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Tricia

And the financial mismanagement of the Malaysian corporate sector (or should we say pseudo-corporate) keep taking place. A version of this was written and published in theSun on the 25th November 2011. Open Crucial Mega-Deals to Public Eye Cyberspace was … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Budget for State Governments? (Federal 2012 Budget)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tricia

Every year when the Federal Government tables the budget in Parliament, the focus tends to be on national benefits. But here in my column for the Penang Monthly in December 2011, I write about what’s in it for state governments … Continue reading →

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We can’t afford bad waste management

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tricia

One thing politicians sometimes forget is that people just want their basic services to get done right: safe streets, clean streets. And so, I am convinced issues of water and waste will eventually be primary factors in how satisfied people … Continue reading →

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