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Is the rot eating into Khazanah Nasional?

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CREATING VALUE THROUGH OUR INVESTMENTS Long-term value creation requires a clear strategy in every industry sector and geography in which Khazanah invests. We adopt an active and collaborative macro-management stance with our investee companies, via an investment approach that aims to generate transformative results. We assist our investee companies to venture into new fields and work with public and private sector entities to help catalyse Malaysia’s growth and development. In addition, our partnership with investee companies involves a collaborative engagement approach which can be seen through our Five-Point Engagement Framework. For more information, refer to  The Khazanah Report  … for more, go to  http://www.khazanah.com.my/Our-Investments/Overview Is the rot eating into Khazanah Nasional? Singapore’s Straits Times (ST) reported that sovereign wealth fund (SWF) Khazanah Nasional lost RM9 billion in two years, plummeting 9% of its value or public wealth. Khazanah respond

RM52 million down the drain? Heads must roll!

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Crops for the Future Research Centre Crops For the Future  (CFF) was established in 2009 following the merger of the International Centre for Underutilised Crops (ICUC) in Sri Lanka and the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilised Species (GFU) in Italy. Since its inception, CFF has established partnerships with organisations around the world to improve food and nutrition security, health and incomes of the poor, and the sustainable management of fragile ecosystems. Crops For the Future Research Centre (CFFRC) was established in 2011 to provide research support for the global Crops For the Future organisation. CFFRC is a company limited by guarantee and without share capital. Its guarantors are the Government of Malaysia and the University of Nottingham in Malaysia. In 2014, Crops For the Future and CFFRC combined their resources to form a single global entity - Crops For the Future (CFF). CFF now combines its research and development functions on underutilised crops (CFF Research)

Selfish US not for greening and healing Earth

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These 20 images of Earth over the past 70 years show why countries signed the Paris Agreement Erin Brodwin ,  Business Insider US June 1, 2017 President Donald Trump is expected to announce whether the US will  withdraw from the landmark Paris Agreement  on climate change on Thursday afternoon. The international accord, which was  signed by every country  except Nicaragua and Syria,  lays out a framework  for countries to reduce their fossil fuel emissions in order to keep the planet’s overall temperature from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius. Since the industrial revolution, humans have had an  unmistakable impact  on Earth – one that has accelerated over time. This impact pops out in sharp relief when you look at this  collection of images  comparing what specific areas look like now to how they appeared roughly 70 years ago … for more, go to  http://www.businessinsider.my/why-paris-agreement-photos-human-activity-earth-trump-withdraw-2017-6/?r=US&IR=T Selfish US not for g

Global vehicle sales to plummet by 2040 due to ride hailing?

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Ever wondered which country buys the most cars? Or which automakers dominate globally? This Infographic compiles detailed data from the world's largest car markets and manufacturers … for more, go to  https://visual.ly/community/infographic/transportation/2012-global-car-sales-statistics Global vehicle sales to plummet by 2040 due to ride hailing? Oil demand to rise, 80% of the vehicles sold worldwide in 2040 will still use some form of petroleum-fueled combustion engine? Electric vehicles (EVs) demand to remain at a low 19% only? “The forecast figures and statistics touted by IHS Markit sure is mind-boggling, isn’t it?” Gerakan Deputy Speaker Syed Abdul Razak Alsagoff said. He said IHS Markit’s study was akin to concluding that consumers would not embrace new and advance automobile technology, like EVs? “I am not too sure and convinced by the study, least to say it’s flawed. Common sense dictates that the majority of consumers, except for the rich and super rich of

English is the language of commerce and industry … of higher science and technology as well

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SK Taman Ehsan’s 2017 top school boy and girl. English is the language of commerce and industry … of higher science and technology as well https://youtu.be/gS_jnX-nIEc   (VIDEO: Syed Abdul Razak a.k.a Pek Moh Bukit Lanjan's speech at SK Taman Ehsan's 2017 Speech Day) https://youtu.be/l9mwiNV6gSU   (VIDEO: SK Taman Ehsan headmistress Datin Jamnah@Intan Idrus' speech) https://youtu.be/VJGFqL-Os8k   (VIDEO: Presentation of scrolls) Ø Your children are not only the country’s treasures but also your families’ treasures … Ø Don’t forget the importance of English … English is the language of commerce and industry, it is the language of higher science and technology … Ø The government already has 1.5 million civil servants … the government has ceased to be the employer of last resort … that is why there are some 400,000 unemployed graduates, 90% being Malays, who remain unemployed for more than six months … why? Because they fail in job interviews in the private sect

BOMBSHELL - Subang Umno sabotages BN-Gerakan’s Pek Moh in Bukit Lanjan!

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A prize for the best fun-raiser for SK Damansara Damai 2 BOMBSHELL - Subang Umno sabotages BN-Gerakan’s Pek Moh in Bukit Lanjan! https://youtu.be/ye35FkhPsLA   (VIDEO: Pek Moh speaks his mind at school fun-raising carnival, exposing Subang Umno’s sabotage of BN-Bukit Lanjan) Gerakan Deputy Speaker Syed Abdul Razak Alsagoff has let fly a political bombshell – openly accusing Subang Umno of sabotaging his chances in the coming 14th General Election (GE14). Syed Razak, a fearless orator who is also Gerakan’s nominee to contest N.37 Bukit Lanjan in the coming GE14, said Subang Umno had transferred its committee members and machinery in Bukit Lanjan to neighbouring Paya Jaras. He spoke his mind towards the end of his speech at the SK Damansara Damai (2) fund-raising Karnival Ceriathon 2017 on Saturday morning Nov 25, 2017. Syed Razak a.k.a Pek Moh Bukit Lanjan is Barisan Nasional-Gerakan (BN-Gerakan)’s first Malay candidate in 40 years to be nominated in Bukit Lanjan.

Impressive Lazada – RM100 million sales in a day but …

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11 popular online shopping sites in the Philippines 12:30 PM at Mar 16, 2016 Talk about the hottest ecommerce markets in Southeast Asia, and the Philippines comes right at the top of the list. According to a  2014 study by Ken Research , the Philippines’ ecommerce market can expect a stupendous compound annual growth rate of 101.4 percent from 2013 until 2018, thanks to rising internet and social media adoption. So we’ve put together a list of popular online shopping sites and marketplaces in the country. Some of them are early players who remain strong, while some are new ones which have already caught up. This list isn’t exhaustive, so feel free to suggest more sites you think we missed. Go ahead and have a look … for more, go to  https://www.techinasia.com/10-popular-ecommerce-sites-philippines Impressive Lazada – RM100 million sales in a day but … It was enlightening to read  The Star Online  posting titled “Lazada Malaysia smashes sales record on Nov 11”. Enlightening be

冻结大马的豪华房地产开发 ... 迟做总比不做好 (Freeze on luxury property development in Malaysia … better late than never)

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大马无限期冻结这种豪宅的建设, 以清除该国的财产过剩 冻结大马的豪华房地产开发 ... 迟做总比不做好 ( Freeze on luxury property development in Malaysia … better late than never) 对于那些于上周还没拥有任何财产的大马房屋买家来说,是个好消息。 随着未售出的高楼约有13万690个单位房屋滞销,  房地产价格肯定会大幅下跌。 请阅读这些内容: https://bukitlanjan.blogspot.my/2017/11/bukit-lanjan-130690-houses-unsold-in.html  (武吉兰樟:大马130,690套房子未售出!大马人保持冷静! 让房地产发展商屈服!) https://bukitlanjan.blogspot.my/2017/11/bukit-lanjan-greedy-profiteers-property.html   ( 武吉兰樟:贪婪的奸商,房地产发展商,大师和银行需负责荒谬的价格) https://bukitlanjan.blogspot.my/2017/11/bukit-lanjan-malaysians-keep-up.html   (武吉兰樟:大马人! 保持压力! 不要急于购买! 让房地产发展商屈服!) https://bukitlanjan.blogspot.my/2017/11/bukit-lanjan-malaysians-hit-back-hard.html   (武吉兰樟:大马人重击房地产发展商) 一位副部长透露,从11月14日开始的消息, 2017年上半年未售出竣工的住宅数量比去年同期增长40%至20,807单位。  马来西亚国家银行11月17日透露,直到今年第一季度,大马的未售住宅单位数量高达13万零690,主要是售价超过25万令吉的房屋,办公室商用空间的空置率预计在 2021年达到32%。 而且,11月19日,大马第2财政部长佐哈里在新海峡在线报道说,内阁(联邦政府)从11月1日起冻结豪宅发展的申请准证。 民政党副议长赛阿都拉萨说:“如果新海峡时报的报告是准确和真实的,那联邦政府的做法确实是一个很好的举措,虽然晚了十年左右。” “迟做总比不做好,对于仍然还没有房屋和购房者的大马人来说,这是一个喜讯。 “

Damn it! Malaysian drivers don’t value road safety and their lives

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Ads by  Kiosked Malaysia: It Is Now Illegal To Even Hold Your Phone While Driving By thecinnaboy Posted on June 30, 2016 Pissed off because the car in front of you are dangerously texting someone while driving? Well good news for you because the police will not tolerate such behaviour any longer. Federal traffic investigation and enforcement department director SAC Datuk Mahamad Akhir Darus said police are not taking the matter lightly and will crack down on such motorists. “Motorists caught holding a mobile phone while driving will be issued a summons. This includes using handphones while waiting at traffic lights or in traffic jams. Unlike criminal cases where the onus is on us to prove one’s guilt, this is a compound summons and it is up to the offenders to prove otherwise if they wish to dispute their case,” he told  theSun  … for more, go to  https://thecoverage.my/news/malaysia-now-illegal-even-hold-phone-driving/ Damn it! Malaysian drivers don’t value road safety and their

Malaysia’s education is no world standard, it has gone to producing quantity and not quality

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Malaysia’s education is no world standard, it has gone to producing quantity and not quality https://youtu.be/Xgsl2WjfICo   (VIDEO: Pek Moh’s address to teachers and parents) https://youtu.be/qfEgJmWcCbk   (VIDEO: Scroll and prize presentation) Ø Poverty is no excuse for not achieving academic success or excellence Ø For all means and purposes, you must be good in English. I don’t care what the Education Ministry says that Malaysia’s education is world standard, that is not right … we have gone to producing quantity and not quality … Ø Education is the key to raising everyone’s societal status as well as to earn a decent income … reading is the key to knowledge and knowledge is power … The above about sums up Gerakan Deputy Speaker Syed Abdul Razak’s Alsagoff speech and key message to teachers and parents at the SJK (T) Effingham’s prize presentation day in Bandar Utama on Wednesday Nov 22, 2017. Syed Razak, who is Gerakan’s nominee to contest N.37 Bukit Lanjan in