Category Archives: Corruption

Follow the money

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tricia

First published in theSun here, on 19 March 2015. AT its annual report launch last week, Bank Negara deputy governor gave a relatively healthy assessment of the country’s economy. So glowing was the report, however, that several members of the … Continue reading →

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How independent is the MACC?

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Tricia

First published in theSun here on 26 February 2015. Congratulations are due to the 26 members of the three independent panels of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), 19 of whom are new appointees. In his speech, Prime Minister Najib Razak … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Tunku

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Tricia

First published in theSun here, on 12 February 2015. “IT was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was … Continue reading →

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Shedding light on public procurement

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tricia

First published in theSun here, on 21 August 2014. ONE of the many criticisms against the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) that Malaysia is negotiating to sign alongside 11 other countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region is that procurement by government and state-owned … Continue reading →

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Why more information is better

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Tricia

First published in theSun here, on 25 July 2014. WHAT both MH370 and MH17 have shown us is that accurate and timely information being provided to the public is absolutely crucial, and this is surely a lesson that must be extended … Continue reading →

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Leaky valves need fixing

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Tricia

(first published in theSun on 19th December 2013 here). GREATER scrutiny needs to be placed on public officials, especially in their relationship with the private sector, in light of reports and indicators. In the Global Financial Integrity (GFI) report released last … Continue reading →

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Money for Nothing

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tricia

Money for Nothing (First published in theSun on 10th October 2013, full article can also be found here). IF there is one government document Malaysians look forward to each year, it’s the Auditor-General’s Report. Once released, we go crazy picking it … Continue reading →

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The Economy of Handouts

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Tricia

The Economy of Handouts  (theSun, 9th February 2013) During a recent handout event of BR1M 2.0, or the 1Malaysia People’s Aid, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said this proved the Barisan Nasional government was a champion in administering the country … Continue reading →

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Don’t Muddy the Water Issue

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Tricia

Don’t Muddy the Water Issue (From theSun, 25th January 2013) The water saga between the Selangor government and water operator Syabas took another turn in the latest episode of the Wangsa Maju pump station fiasco that affected more than 27,000 … Continue reading →

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The AES in Pakatan Rakyat states

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Tricia

The AES in Pakatan Rakyat states (From Penang Monthly, December 2012 issue) The Automated Enforcement System (AES) has emerged as another issue which the Pakatan-led states, namely Penang, Selangor, Kedah and Kelantan, have come to a common policy agreement not … Continue reading →

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