en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1188193 Comments by HJAngus http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/i-have-the-authority-to-issue-letter-to-fbi-says-zahid#IDComment941581107 He should never have provided such a letter of comfort to the FBI without consulting the Cabinet. Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:39:53 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/i-have-the-authority-to-issue-letter-to-fbi-says-zahid#IDComment941581107 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/divers-retrieve-airasia-qz8501-black-box-explosion-theory-questioned#IDComment940587780 Officials linked to the recovery should refrain from making unverified comments. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 22:15:00 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/divers-retrieve-airasia-qz8501-black-box-explosion-theory-questioned#IDComment940587780 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/human-rights-lawyer-eric-paulsen-arrested-in-brickfields#IDComment940586982 Wow! 20 cops to arrest one lawyer - looks like a major overkill here. Was a SWAT team included? Mon, 12 Jan 2015 22:11:47 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/human-rights-lawyer-eric-paulsen-arrested-in-brickfields#IDComment940586982 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/minister-called-for-emergency-meeting-over-pump-prices-says-rafizi#IDComment940586417 The oil adjustment conundrum proves how inefficient price controls are in general. I believe in Milton Friedman's basic economic theory in that governments are very bad at managing the economy and the less control we give them, the better for consumers. In the documentary "Free to Choose", he describes how for every $1 benefit provided by government, it costs something like $20 to administer! Isn't that now happening with our bloated civil service? If we consider oil to be a major cost element in many industries like power generation, why has the cost of electricity not been reduced by at least 20%? Just think of the boost to consumers and industries if that occurred. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 22:09:47 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/minister-called-for-emergency-meeting-over-pump-prices-says-rafizi#IDComment940586417 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/midf-reiterates-buy-call-on-airasia#IDComment938712485 while the licence may not be revoked, the authorities have now a 40% restriction rule of airfares of the budget airlines - ie cannot offer fares cheaper than 40% of the normal fares. That would definitely put a damper on 2015 earnings. However, cheaper aviation fuel costs may boost air travel and the Indonesian market is booming. Pity the research house did not come up with a more detailed analysis on earnings and growth. Wed, 7 Jan 2015 21:00:46 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/midf-reiterates-buy-call-on-airasia#IDComment938712485 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/petrol-stations-will-go-bust-under-putrajayas-fuel-pricing-system-says-pkr#IDComment938709543 Yes, that is one problem lacking in our society - fair and proper debate on issues. If the government is right, it should have a regular series on the national TV on important issues . The public should be smart enough to see which side has better brains! Wed, 7 Jan 2015 20:49:59 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/petrol-stations-will-go-bust-under-putrajayas-fuel-pricing-system-says-pkr#IDComment938709543 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/nothing-strange-playing-golf-with-world-leaders-says-najib#IDComment934269854 What exactly is "golf diplomacy?" You let the other guy win so you score points elsewhere? Better ask Obama to come to Kelantan and fly kite! Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:12:32 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/nothing-strange-playing-golf-with-world-leaders-says-najib#IDComment934269854 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/putrajaya-admits-weaknesses-in-assisting-flood-victims#IDComment934214671 I agree. Once the situation becomes grave like 10,000 victims or 1000 acres flooded, the acting PM should declare an emergency and not wait for an absentee PM. The Emergency Chief then has the authority to command resources from various government agencies and also cancel annual leave. Given that floods occur yearly, this is a major planning disaster, especially with only 7 helicopters deployed initially. Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:11:13 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/putrajaya-admits-weaknesses-in-assisting-flood-victims#IDComment934214671 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/civil-servants-lukewarm-to-budget-2015-as-wage-structure-not-addressed#IDComment888149918 Yes, civil servants should expect more from the budget. But firstly, they must suggest ways to reduce their numbers by at least 35%. Then we should approve a 15% increase in salaries but always tied to measured KPIs every year. Sun, 12 Oct 2014 08:20:05 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/civil-servants-lukewarm-to-budget-2015-as-wage-structure-not-addressed#IDComment888149918 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/no-sex-industry-here-just-sex-activities-say-cops-over-sex-trafficking-vide#IDComment879386003 An unfortunate comment by the police officer. Like what happened in Rotterhite in the UK recently, that was uncovered after many years of connivance by the local authorities, this type of activities cannot go on unnoticed by the authorities unless they are sleeping on the job and acting in cahoots with the crooks. You can guess which. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:59:45 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/no-sex-industry-here-just-sex-activities-say-cops-over-sex-trafficking-vide#IDComment879386003 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/treason-and-the-federal-constitution#IDComment875209797 The only failing the two parties have is that they showed disrespect to the Sultan's request that was considered by them to be outside his authority. Sultans too have to follow rules and conventions in a constitutional monarchy system in Malaysia or we might as well not have state elections. The other aspect is that the MSM is using words like "derhaka" which only confuse the people, including the palace advisors more and it seems that the BN is trying its best to destabilise the situation for its own benefit - it is very unstatesmanlike of BN leaders to do this. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:35:05 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/treason-and-the-federal-constitution#IDComment875209797 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/the-selangor-mb-impasse-winners-and-losers#IDComment866126053 The people of Malaysia actually are the winners as they can see how UMNO tried to upset and destabilise the state government, similar to what happened in Perak. It is part of the learning curve for PR and better to have this "discussion" now than wait till one month before the next GE. One thing for sure is that the 14GE will decide if we develop into a better Malaysia or return back to the dark forces. Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:54:56 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/the-selangor-mb-impasse-winners-and-losers#IDComment866126053 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/fewer-places-for-medicine-due-to-glut-of-doctors-says-ministry-bernama#IDComment866122939 the obvious result of the "dumbed down" education system! Time to raise standards for SPM and STPM so that only the top 5% get stellar results Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:41:27 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/fewer-places-for-medicine-due-to-glut-of-doctors-says-ministry-bernama#IDComment866122939 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/tough-to-prove-alleged-nudists-ran-foul-of-the-law-say-crime-lawyers#IDComment865948230 C'mon folks, give the Penang CPO some respect lah! He would have spent precious time getting into that fancy uniform before going for the PC Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:29:54 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/tough-to-prove-alleged-nudists-ran-foul-of-the-law-say-crime-lawyers#IDComment865948230 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/tough-to-prove-alleged-nudists-ran-foul-of-the-law-say-crime-lawyers#IDComment865430044 it looks like the police are trying to get more practice by catching these pranksters before doing the more serious cases like the TBH murder and also Kugan. What if the Nude Games took place in a private property with 15-feet high walls and were taped by a peeping tom? Sat, 16 Aug 2014 11:23:19 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/tough-to-prove-alleged-nudists-ran-foul-of-the-law-say-crime-lawyers#IDComment865430044 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/johor-baru-causeway-toll-rates-to-go-up-by-more-than-400#IDComment858267715 all Malaysians who use the CIQ and do not have a JB address should register to vote in JB, Kulai, BP and Muar before the next GE Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:29:59 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/johor-baru-causeway-toll-rates-to-go-up-by-more-than-400#IDComment858267715 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/paul-low-insists-ags-report-briefing-only-for-press-civil-service-heads#IDComment844045132 Sorry Paul It would have been more gracious of you to welcome the two MPs instead of booting them out; unless there was really no more space. Maybe you should hold a televised round table conference on TV so the public too can learn all about the AG's report and the panelists can really educate the public too. Wed, 18 Jun 2014 03:08:28 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com//malaysia/article/paul-low-insists-ags-report-briefing-only-for-press-civil-service-heads#IDComment844045132 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/it-may-be-too-late-to-save-mas-post-mh370-says-najib#IDComment831110500 The union chief should get rid of his attitude that the government must guarantee their jobs. How about getting your members to suggest ways in which the company can reduce costs? Fri, 16 May 2014 08:38:35 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/it-may-be-too-late-to-save-mas-post-mh370-says-najib#IDComment831110500 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/ag-does-not-enjoy-absolute-immunity-says-high-court#IDComment830027483 the way the sedition laws are selectively applied, you may be charged even if you find fault with Najib's cat! Wed, 14 May 2014 01:34:00 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/ag-does-not-enjoy-absolute-immunity-says-high-court#IDComment830027483 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/sideviews/article/time-for-non-muslims-to-get-the-true-picture-of-hudu-law-muhammad-fathi-yus#IDComment830026952 I think SIS is spot on when they suggested all the rulers and leaders embrace hudud laws on themselves first. Maybe they should confess their sins for say three years first and then get the ordinary folks to support? Wed, 14 May 2014 01:31:45 +0000 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/sideviews/article/time-for-non-muslims-to-get-the-true-picture-of-hudu-law-muhammad-fathi-yus#IDComment830026952