by Jeyakumar Devaraj The PSM is both disappointed and alarmed that the Pakatan Harapan government is itself stirring up inter-ethnic tensions. The people voted you in with the expectation you would build a just and more harmonious society. By and large Malaysian are a tolerant people and most people of all races would like to…
Author: thinkleftpsm
Smart Meter Myths
by Sharan Raj
There are widespread misconceptions regarding the TNB Smart Meter project that need to be debunked.
Unify Eco-Labeling to Accelerate Eco-Consumerism
by Sharan Raj
To date, there are at least 7 Eco-labeling systems under different agencies, with more being mooted. The unification of all the eco-labels is necessary
Traditional heritage “ Tongkat Ali” now exclusive right of private company!
by Jeyakumar Devaraj The 31st July 2019 edition of The Star newspaper carried a full page “Warning” taken out by Messrs. Bustaman, the solicitors for Biotropics Msia Bhd, stating that Biotropics is the sole licensee of the Patent over the bioactive components of extracts of the roots of the plant Eurycoma longifolia (otherwise known as…
An Open Letter to Tun Dr Mahathir on MySalam
Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, Three weeks ago, a 48 year old lorry driver with stage 4 cancer of the colon came to see me as he was in financial distress. He had been the sole breadwinner and family finances were deeply in the red ever since his diagnosis about 2 months ago. As he was…
Design in Dystopia
by Nicholas Foo.
The capitalist system inhibits good design and engineering
Papar Dam makes neither Economic nor Social Sense
by Sharan Raj
Shafie Apdal’s true objectives for the RM 3 billion Papar Dam are questionable. It has little or no positive impact on the socio-economics of Sabah
For Goodness’ Sake – Stop Jailing for Crimes of Poverty!
I was so angry when I read that a 25-year-old woman with a 15-month-old baby was convicted for stealing napkins and baby food
Solve the Independent Power Producer Mess
Putrajaya should focus on dismantling fixed IPP contracts
PSM crosses 20-year hurdle
by S. Arutchelvan It was May 1, 1998. At the front lobby of Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Mohd Nasir Hashim, V Selvam and I were excitedly reading an article in The Star. It was the news of PSM sending in its application for registration, the previous day, at the Selangor office of the Registrar of…