News for today: The Star online
Dear Bloggy,
I have a very high mood to read the star online properly this morning and found some interesting issues which I feel like sharing here in my blog.
1) Rape cases.
I was very sad to read quite a number of rape cases within the family members. Dad raped her 4 year-old daughter. Another father was accused to molessting her own daughter. Whats going on with the mentallity of these people?! Get a life lar...
2) CLP issues.
Since yesterday, I've been reading and listening to comments and views about the abolition of CLP soon and to be replaced with CBE and CBC. Some said that it was to solve some racism issues claiming that majority who sat for CLP were non-Malays compared to Malays as most non-Malays grad from private college law school. Another view was that certain universities were all this while have had included sllybus which equivalent to CLP but more off practical basis for eg. UITM.
Well, whatever the issues are, in my opinion I don't think those are the reasons for the change. First of all, the question of why non-Malays took CLP more than the Malays? "Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) is a compulsory examination for law students with degrees from universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and some universities in Australia and New Zealand before they can practise law here" [quoted in the Star]. It just happened that majority of the non-Malays law students are graduated from the private college which also happened that this private college's law degree contents the overseas syllibus and lack of the syllabus which equivalent to CLP. Meanwhile, Malaysia Universities such as UITM has included syllabus which is equivalent to CLP regardless the focus on more off practical approach and accepted by the BAR. It is just because UITM is governed by the Bumiputras which look like as though only non-Malays have to take CLP. And one cannot compared the difficulties to pass the CLP and the UITM syllibus because the former is 100% exam based while the latter is combination of both exam and practical. Plus, not all bumiputras are able to pass UITM law degree. I've heard some of my friends repeated the course. Thus, difficulty is not an issue here.
I felt happy and welcomed CBE and CBC because I think the new regime will overcome the confusion and stardardize the assessment for law practitioners in Malaysia. Furthermore, the fact that it is now applicable for both students graduated from local and overseas reflecting the concept of assessment for law practitioners in the UK which I think more systematic and can be accepted. However, I do not think the new regime will be much easier to pass compared to CLP as every law students are hoping for. It is either the same or harder.
3. Free water plan in Selangor area.
Well, this is quite an interesting issue. One of the water companies agreed to provide free water to Selangor as long as it does not disturb their profit drastically. Hmm... I've been trying to apply the economic and competition knowledge I've learned so far. Two possible issues I can see here which is one as regards to the consumer welfare and second to the quality and productivity of the firm.
Lets look at the productivity of the firm. Maybe, in the short term, giving free water to Selangor will not affect the profit of the firm. But in long term (if this free water plan going to last for another 5 years or more), there might be a reduction in profit. More cost needed to cover the fixed costs as probably the firm need repair or change the water system etc. Perhaps the variable costs for labours; rise in wages etc. Unless, the MP government willing to subsidize this cost on behalf of Selangor, the risk is lesser.
Next, the consumers welfare. All the MP thinks this plan will benefit Selangor households. What about the other states in Malaysia. How would the other water consumers feel when they have to sacrifice their money to pay bills which part of it will cover the cost of bills in Selangor. And all of them are receiving the same amount of water and perhaps Selangor might even more!(depends on the population in every state).
Haiyo! Good idea has to be realistic also lar...
4. MAS extends zero-fare offer to Asean routes
Finally, the last thing which I found it to be interesting. How I wish Malaysia has a competition authority. It looks like MAS is trying to create a dominant position in the flight industry. Putting the lowest price (even ZERO!) which is definitely below the total costs. If Malaysia was part of EU member, I'm sure the EC Competition Authority would kick MAS ass. They will destroy the flight industry soon if they kept doing this and much possible if they can survive the lost they have in short term.
P/S: Sorry for any gramatical or spelling error. Very lazy to edit.
I have a very high mood to read the star online properly this morning and found some interesting issues which I feel like sharing here in my blog.
1) Rape cases.
I was very sad to read quite a number of rape cases within the family members. Dad raped her 4 year-old daughter. Another father was accused to molessting her own daughter. Whats going on with the mentallity of these people?! Get a life lar...
2) CLP issues.
Since yesterday, I've been reading and listening to comments and views about the abolition of CLP soon and to be replaced with CBE and CBC. Some said that it was to solve some racism issues claiming that majority who sat for CLP were non-Malays compared to Malays as most non-Malays grad from private college law school. Another view was that certain universities were all this while have had included sllybus which equivalent to CLP but more off practical basis for eg. UITM.
Well, whatever the issues are, in my opinion I don't think those are the reasons for the change. First of all, the question of why non-Malays took CLP more than the Malays? "Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) is a compulsory examination for law students with degrees from universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and some universities in Australia and New Zealand before they can practise law here" [quoted in the Star]. It just happened that majority of the non-Malays law students are graduated from the private college which also happened that this private college's law degree contents the overseas syllibus and lack of the syllabus which equivalent to CLP. Meanwhile, Malaysia Universities such as UITM has included syllabus which is equivalent to CLP regardless the focus on more off practical approach and accepted by the BAR. It is just because UITM is governed by the Bumiputras which look like as though only non-Malays have to take CLP. And one cannot compared the difficulties to pass the CLP and the UITM syllibus because the former is 100% exam based while the latter is combination of both exam and practical. Plus, not all bumiputras are able to pass UITM law degree. I've heard some of my friends repeated the course. Thus, difficulty is not an issue here.
I felt happy and welcomed CBE and CBC because I think the new regime will overcome the confusion and stardardize the assessment for law practitioners in Malaysia. Furthermore, the fact that it is now applicable for both students graduated from local and overseas reflecting the concept of assessment for law practitioners in the UK which I think more systematic and can be accepted. However, I do not think the new regime will be much easier to pass compared to CLP as every law students are hoping for. It is either the same or harder.
3. Free water plan in Selangor area.
Well, this is quite an interesting issue. One of the water companies agreed to provide free water to Selangor as long as it does not disturb their profit drastically. Hmm... I've been trying to apply the economic and competition knowledge I've learned so far. Two possible issues I can see here which is one as regards to the consumer welfare and second to the quality and productivity of the firm.
Lets look at the productivity of the firm. Maybe, in the short term, giving free water to Selangor will not affect the profit of the firm. But in long term (if this free water plan going to last for another 5 years or more), there might be a reduction in profit. More cost needed to cover the fixed costs as probably the firm need repair or change the water system etc. Perhaps the variable costs for labours; rise in wages etc. Unless, the MP government willing to subsidize this cost on behalf of Selangor, the risk is lesser.
Next, the consumers welfare. All the MP thinks this plan will benefit Selangor households. What about the other states in Malaysia. How would the other water consumers feel when they have to sacrifice their money to pay bills which part of it will cover the cost of bills in Selangor. And all of them are receiving the same amount of water and perhaps Selangor might even more!(depends on the population in every state).
Haiyo! Good idea has to be realistic also lar...
4. MAS extends zero-fare offer to Asean routes
Finally, the last thing which I found it to be interesting. How I wish Malaysia has a competition authority. It looks like MAS is trying to create a dominant position in the flight industry. Putting the lowest price (even ZERO!) which is definitely below the total costs. If Malaysia was part of EU member, I'm sure the EC Competition Authority would kick MAS ass. They will destroy the flight industry soon if they kept doing this and much possible if they can survive the lost they have in short term.
P/S: Sorry for any gramatical or spelling error. Very lazy to edit.
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