The Evolution of Seed
The Evolution of Seed Human civilisation would not have been possible without the advent of agriculture and the subsequent selective breedings of plant traits. Today, we are even able to farm on barren land. This article gives an overview of the evolution of seeds in meeting our food requirements. Last December, I took a couple […]
The GMO Controversy
The GMO Controversy Genetically modified organisms (GMO) technology, which allows the genes of plants to be modified in a laboratory, is making rapid gains in market share across the world. The firms that market GM seeds aggressively promise higher crop output with superior nutritional value. Opponents argue that pesticide use has risen dramatically, and as […]
The Brics Bank
The Brics Bank Western countries formed and dominated global institutions, which have since been used to impose their will on weaker countries and in the process slowly taking control of the resources of these countries. Several of the developing countries have now become large enough to act as a counterweight to western power; together they […]
Yoga – Sports For All
Yoga – Sports For All We’ve all been in a situation or discussion where there is some element of confusion. All of these situations require one thing that will help us all better understand what is going on and to obtain clarity. Based on my experience as a practitioner of Yoga-Sports, I will try my […]
Many Malaysian Families Living on The Edge
Many Malaysian Families Living on The Edge Household debt in Malaysia has been rising rapidly due to the rising costs of living and the weakening economy. Those affected feel abandoned as they are unable to get bank loans, and over time they become the prey of money lenders. Several nights ago, I went to one […]
The Risk Posed by High Malaysian Household Debt
The Risk Posed by High Malaysian Household Debt During the 1997 financial crisis, Malaysian banks were highly exposed to corporate debt. After that, they started becoming more aggressive in issuing debt to household to diversify their portfolios. Today, we have one of the highest household debt to GDP ratio in the region. What happens as […]
Devolution of Unity Among Malaysians
Devolution of Unity Among Malaysians I recall my younger days, my friends and I were just friends at school. Today, we Malaysians look at one another through the lens of race and religion. We get upset with one another over minor differences. Why are we like this? Is it just us or is everyone on […]
When Will Malaysia Achieve The Economic Goals of High Income Status?
When Will Malaysia Achieve The Economic Goals of High Income Status? Vision2020 envisaged a developed country in line with Tun Dr. Mahathir’s “Malaysian: The Way Forward.” That was a really good and positive target. As usual, our “Malaysia Boleh” politicians downgraded it to a nominal US$15,000 target under the Economic Transformation Program (ETP). Whatever the […]
How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) Can Affect Us
How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) Can Affect Us Malaysia signed on to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), a deal that will apparently liberalise trade and investment between 12 Pacific-rim countries. However, trade is only covered in 7 of the 30 chapters of the Agreement. What about the other chapters? One thing is certain: TPPA, […]
The Weak Price of Oil: Government Can Do Better For The Retrenched
The Weak Price of Oil: Government Can Do Better For The Retrenched The crash in the price of oil has left not just left thousands of families facing uncertainty, but has also shown the weak foundation the economy has been built on. Easy money from oil has made us negligent on the development of other […]
