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PART V: The unheard story behind the New Economic Policy

In Part Five of our special six-part series, TAN SRI RAMON V. NAVARATNAM ponders the state of national unity and takes a careful look at why Malaysian society is becoming increasingly polarised. He also takes a stab at determining some ways we might be able to put our country back on track towards a true […]

PART IV: The unheard story behind the New Economic Policy

In Part Four of our six-part special, TAN SRI RAMON V. NAVARATNAM explores the roots of dissent between Bumiputeras and non-Bumiputeras, looking closely at the reported marginalisation of various ethnic groups in Malaysia and the inability of some Bumiputeras to break the cycle of poverty.

S’kali is watchable, but plot is under-nourished

By SAMIR HARITH
S’kali, local filmmaker Arivind Abraham’s debut effort, is a watchable effort which has the viewer following multiple parallel storylines.
Young aspiring filmmaker Ravin (Jayaram Nagaraj) goes through tough times trying to perfect his debut film script (this character coincidentally mirrors the life of 23-year-old director Abraham). In his spare time he hangs out at […]

PART III: The unheard story behind the New Economic Policy

In Part Three of our six-part series, TAN SRI RAMON V. NAVARATNAM takes us back to the beginnings of the NEP, looks at some of its successes, and critically examines the rationale behind the extension of the NEP. Read on to find out more about the NEP’s eerie similarities to the 1969 riots…

Fragmented ASEAN relations won’t help to beat success of China and India

By STEFANIE KHAW
The leaders of Malaysia and Singapore have raised concerns over how rising giants India and China have undermined foreign investors’ interest in other developing economies, particularly in South East Asia. These two economic superpowers have quickly dominated the manufacturing and electronics market with their skilled and abundant workforce. Both countries boast a rapidly […]

PART II: The unheard story behind the New Economic Policy

In Part Two of this special six-part series, TAN SRI RAMON V. NAVARATNAM dishes on the abuses of the NEP, and how it has divided even the members of the ruling party.
We take a look at the struggles of our government towards a more equitable Malaysia, and explore the differing perspectives of Malaysian politicos.

Pak Lah in chains? Political bloggers frustrated

By JASON LIM

The panel, comprising (from left) Lim Guan Eng, Jeff Ooi, Khoo Kay Peng, Shahrizal Shaarani, Oon Yeoh, Lim Kit Siang, Tony Pua and Nik Nazmi. Photo by JASON LIM
It was a little bit like being in a courtroom, watching a family breakdown case unravel. A line-up of eloquent “kids,” took turns to speak […]

PART I: The unheard story behind the New Economic Policy

You have been directly affected by Malaysia’s New Economic Policy. How so?
In this six-part special series, theCICAK invites Transparency International Malaysia President TAN SRI RAMON V. NAVARATNAM to give us the lowdown on the NEP. Where did the NEP gone wrong?
You will learn about the impact of the NEP on national unity; the non-Bumiputera view […]