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 'It is time for "brutal" competition'
rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 9 February 2010 10:31:44 AM
"Globally we are not as competitive. Today, at our door-step, we have India, China, Vietnam and Thailand. Even Indonesia and the Philippines are competing against us." "There must be a social net where those who cannot brutally compete will be helped. But we must live today with market pricing mechanisms in everything. Water, electricity, sugar or whatever." However, Yeoh was optimistic that the country is "moving in the right direction". "The prime minister is very cognizant of what is going on in the world, of how competitive Malaysia has to be.
"It's good to have a PM with vision. He has guts. He has the courage to move."
He said the key performance indicator applied to ministers' performances was proof that the government was not just "macro-talking".
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 YTL's Ruth Yeoh amongst Asia Society's 2010-2011 Fellows Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders'
rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 7 February 2010 12:18:45 AM
The Asia Society today announced the names of its 2010-2011 Class of Asia Society Asia 21 Fellows, a total of 21 next generation leaders from 16 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Representing a broad range of sectors, the Fellows will come together three times during their Fellowship year to address topics relating to environmental degradation, economic development, poverty eradication, universal education, conflict resolution, HIV/AIDS and public health crises, human rights, and other issues.
Asia Society Executive Vice President Jamie Metzl said, “The Asia Society has selected them so they can educate and inspire each other to be better leaders and work with each other and the five hundred other members of the Asia 21 community to help build a stronger, better, and more secure Asia-Pacific community.”
Ruth currently leads the environmental division at YTL, where she reports on her organization’s environmental activities through writing its yearly sustainability reports. [more...] |
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 Malaysia's Economic Conference begins
matthew@ytlcommunity.com - 9 February 2010 10:50:29 AM
In the first session of discussion on "Malaysia's Strategic Position in the Globally Competitive Market", Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of YTL Group of Companies, said that Malaysia needed stable government policies, conducive business environment with lesser corruption practices in order to be globally competitive. Yeoh stressed that laws enacted should not be an obstacle that would hinder investment activities, adding that being open and transparent would make Malaysia more appealing as a business- friendly country.
YTL is one of Malaysia's leading integrated infrastructure conglomerates with the core businesses being the ownership and management of regulated utilities and other infrastructural assets, serving 10 million customers in three continents. [more...] |
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 Be innovative, be quick, govt servants urged
omarali@ytlesolutions.com - 9 February 2010 11:41:26 AM
Civil servants should be more creative and innovative in implementing the government's programmes and activities for the people. They should also be quick in making decisions and policies, and implementing them. [more...] |
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 PM: Malaysia needs more intangible assets
farah@ytlcommunity.com - 9 February 2010 11:39:39 AM
Malaysia needs to create more intangible assets if it is to retain its competitive edge. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, speaking during the launch of the 1Malaysia Economic Conference here yesterday, said investment in these assets is extremely critical. [more...] |
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 Najib calls on civil service to speed up delivery
rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 9 February 2010 10:05:55 AM
In announcing the Government Agenda for 2010, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak called on the civil service to weigh in the speed of delivery to ensure success of the various government programmes.
“Speed of delivery must be given greater emphasis to actualise the 'People First' concept,” he said at his monthly meeting with his department staff at Dataran Putra here this morning.
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 i-City sets the benchmark
farah@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 5:50:59 PM
Conceived as the way forward for Malaysia to be involved in the knowledge-based or k-economy the MSC was originally restricted to a narrow corridor stretching from Cyberjaya to the Petronas Twin Towers. When i-City was conceptualised as a MSC Cybercentre, the MSC had just been extended to Penang. However this did not deter i-City from creating a digital city that is today not only certifled as a MSC Cybercentre but is also a benchmark for future MSC Cybercentres. [more...] |
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 EPF dividend for 2009 expected to be higher
izan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 3:16:50 PM
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) dividend for 2009 is expected to be higher compared to the 4.5 per cent paid out in the previous year. [more...] |
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 Emulate spirit of Metro Tabernacle Church, says Kong
izan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 3:15:01 PM
All communities should emulate the spirit of the Metro Tabernacle Church AG, which has forgiven those who attacked their church, says MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha. [more...] |
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 Touch 'n Go for KLIA Transit in June
melisa@ytlesolutions.com - 8 February 2010 2:54:20 PM
Those holding Touch ‘n Go passes will be able to enjoy the convenience of using the cards for the KLIA Transit come middle of this year. Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL), the service provider between KL Sentral and KL International Airport, is in discussion with Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd to facilitate this payment convenience. [more...] |
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 Tax breaks to pave way for greener cars
vijayan@ytlcommunity.com - 9 February 2010 12:28:26 PM
EVEN as the wheels are in motion to get Singapore's maiden fleet of electric cars on the road, the Economic Development Board (EDB) is hoping that other 'green' vehicles will follow suit. [more...] |
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 Aussie power plants face A$22billion funding headache
azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 9 February 2010 11:33:29 AM
Australia's electricity sector faces a A$22 billion (A$1 = RM2.98) headache as it seeks to refinance debt over the next two years, with uncertainty over efforts to put a price on carbon pollution hurting investment, ratings agency Fitch said yesterday. [more...] |
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 Asia Sails Smoothly Through Debt Waters
farah@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 4:32:27 PM
While rising government debt is a growing concern in Europe and the United States, Asia’s economies remain remarkably resilient, even buoyant, underscoring how economic might is shifting from West to East. [more...] |
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 U.S. of Who?
jessiechew@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 4:19:06 PM
China's America watchers have fallen on tough times. Back in their profession's glory days, in the 1980s and '90s, they were able to spend years in the United States learning about the place, and both Washington and Beijing were eager for them to report home on what they'd discovered in the New World. Chinese leaders were trying to integrate their vast country into a world system dominated by America, and they took particular interest in how Washington viewed their country. But now U.S. funding for stateside field work has dried up, and Beijing shows little interest in the United States except to complain, threaten, or refuse to work together on global problems. [more...] |
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 China’s hawks demand cold war on the US
azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 7 February 2010 1:06:28 PM
More than half of Chinese people questioned in a poll believe China and America are heading for a new “cold war”. The finding came after battles over Taiwan, Tibet, trade, climate change, internet freedom and human rights which have poisoned relations in the three months since President Barack Obama made a fruitless visit to Beijing.
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 European Central Bank in a Squeeze
fairuz@ytlesolutions.com - 8 February 2010 4:39:16 PM
Whether he likes it or not, Jean-Claude Trichet is not just the president of the European Central Bank. Mr. Trichet, 67, is also the de facto president of Europe, at least for the 16 nations that rely on the euro as their common currency. [more...] |
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 Washington frolics in 'snowmageddon'
azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 3:42:07 PM
Residents of Washington DC began the heavy task yesterday of digging out from one of the biggest snowstorms on record. Transport networks were paralysed but the capital was left with a fairyland cladding of snow, triggering a monster snowball fight on Dupont Circle, just blocks from the White House. [more...] |
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 Woman set to be Costa Rica's new president
izan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 3:01:03 PM
Costa Ricans voted yesterday in elections to choose a successor to Nobel Peace Prize winning President Oscar Arias, with a woman tipped to become the country's first female head of state. [more...] |
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:::Recommended Books::: |
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 Fireman Hank
azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 February 2010 11:33:27 AM
Henry Paulson’s account of the financial crisis reminds us not merely of the failure of markets but of government’s decisive role in rescuing the system from itself, says Lionel Barber. [more...] |
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Glitter & Silk
· 8 Feb 2010 - 8 Mar 2010
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Love Is In The Air at The Rooftop @ Lot 10
Enjoy a special pre Valentine's Day dinner with your loved ones at Teeq Brasserie, situated at the Forest in the City. [more...]
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It’s Time For Love
Exclusively at Feast Village, dinner is a luscious celebration with scrumptious Valentine’s menus specially created for the occasion, complemented by romantic live music to enhance your mood. [more...]
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Chinese New Year Dinners For Everyone!
Anniversary dinners, annual staff parties, Chinese reunion dinners or get-togethers with friends and family. [more...]
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A Japanese Feast To Your Heart’s Content!
Feast to your heart’s content with selections of the finest authentic Japanese cuisine featuring the freshest ingredients flown in directly from Tsukiji Market, Japan to Gonbei in Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur! [more...]
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Limited Edition Thermometer Flask & Tea Giveaway at Luk Yu Tea House, Starhill Gallery
Luk Yu Tea House pays tribute to China’s tea culture which has endured thousands of years, recreating the relaxed surroundings of traditional tea houses found in the villages of ancient China, where people gathered to conduct business or just chat over cups of tea. [more...]
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