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Bringing Malaysians back to the cities
There is a need to rethink cities and housing as Malaysia embarks on a new mission. I would like to touch on three major points on how we should move…
Governing for the precariat
For Malaysia to hold its social fabric coherently, and, more narrowly, for the Unity ticket to win the 16th General Election, economic policies must be shaped to result in general…
Hi Robots!
Thank you MSC Cyberport for a great chat on the future of Johor economy, technology and use of robots. Malaysia could have been at the forefront of robotic technology but…
Rental Housing
This morning, I asked a supplementary question in the Johor State Assembly to the EXCO for Housing and Local Government Dato’ Haji Mohd Jafni bin Md Shukor on the question…
How will interest rate hike by the Fed impact us ?
Yesterday, Asia woke up to US Federal Reserve 0.75% rate hike, the largest since 1994. The Fed is trying to battle the highest inflation in four decades or so. Whereas…
Dr Wee, let’s have a rational discussion on public transport
I urge Transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong to engage in a calm, professional and rational discussion about public transport. His response to my statement borders on hysterical.…
Traffic congestion: unfair to blame Wee?
I read with great amusement Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong’s response to my earlier statement about traffic congestion. Wee in an interview with China Press on 30 May…
Why Wee Ka Siong’s policy-thinking is flawed
In a front-page interview with China Press on 30 May, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong made two important statements: First, there are too many vehicles on the road.…
Driving cars should be a luxury instead of necessity
I fully support DAP Secretary-General Sdr Anthony Loke’s call for the government to address the serious traffic situation in the country, especially in cities. As former Minister of Transport, Anthony…
Climate change and floods require immediate attention
A few days ago, various parts of Johor Bahru were once again inundated with water. Floods are not new but flash floods have become more regular and have caused greater…
Five key themes to move Johor forward
Five key themes to move Johor Forward Upon my appointment as the State Opposition Leader by Pakatan Harapan Johor, I have expressed my intention to lead a constructive opposition that…
Slowing climate change and building resilience for Johor
Earth Day statement by Johor Opposition Leader Liew Chin Tong on 23 April 2022 After the massive floods in December 2021, I hope on this Earth Day in 2022, Malaysians…