Category Archives: Selangor

When we begin to doubt

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tricia

When the RCI on Teoh Beng Hock’s death was released, I was appalled at its findings, especially certain paragraphs which others have now described as “bad fiction”. This was my piece in theSun on 27th July 2011 on my analysis … Continue reading →

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Manage Water Demand instead

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Tricia

The water issue is constantly being played out in the media. I’ve written numerous articles on water, and here was the first one published in theSun on 29th June 2011. Manage Water Demand instead  In the Malaysian water story, two … Continue reading →

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Reversing the brain drain requires a paradigm shift

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Tricia

In this piece, I explored what roles state governments ought to play in reversing brain drain and attracting talent. It’s not enough to rely on the Malaysian Talent Corporation. First published in the Penang Monthly in June 2011. Reversing the … Continue reading →

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Water deal makes Malaysians RM6.5b Poorer

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Tricia

Published in Selangor Times in June 2011, which is almost two years ago now. But it’s relevant to look back and remember the details of how the Federal Government took over the bonds of the Selangor water companies totalling RM6.5 … Continue reading →

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Selangor passes two key reform bills

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Tricia

It is good to reflect on what kind of legislative reforms have taken place in the Pakatan-led states. This came out in May 2011 in the Penang Monthly on the Freedom of Information Enactment passed in Selangor. Selangor passes two … Continue reading →

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The dead have rights, too

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tricia

My very first column in Selangor Times after I left the Selangor MB’s office, which would spur me on to write the script of my documentary, The Rights of The Dead. This was published in April 2011. The dead have … Continue reading →

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The many sides of good city living

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Tricia

Whoever wins the election will have to deal with the increasing problems of urbanisation, public transport, expensive housing and the cost of living. First published in Penang Monthly in April 2011. The many sides of good city living Not only … Continue reading →

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Taking bigger than baby steps to transform the economy

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Tricia

Transforming the economy is no easy feat. This is something both sides of the divide have used in their speeches and policy statements. In any case, my article in March 2011 was about how the federal government’s Economic Transformation Programme … Continue reading →

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What the Selangor State Secretary issue teaches us

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Tricia

Public administration and federal-state relations is an important subject when examining Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional power relations. This incident was one that taught us the importance of vigilance, first published in Penang Monthly in February 2011.  What the Selangor … Continue reading →

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Tighter cooperation between Pakatan Rakyat-run states

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Tricia

Pakatan states came together several times at Menteri Besar Summits over the last few years to discuss how to more closely cooperate. This was published in January 2011 of the Penang Monthly. Tighter cooperation between Pakatan Rakyat-run states Malaysia’s political … Continue reading →

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