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Last weekend, I went up to Genting for relaxing and escape from the warm weather in KL. Wondering how could Malaysians live in such condition in the next decades, if the temperature going up consistently?   Amazingly, when I turn-on the television, a GREEN  programme was on-screen. Instead of sleeping, I watched the whole documentary about some great ideas or innovations being researched by scientists in US. The programme highlighting 4 green ideas: 1. Green Insulator The insulator is made up with a special liquid gel , which could prevent heat transfer up to 350 degree Celsius. It can be applied in the glass ( transparent ) of any building, to bring the sun light in, without heating the interior. We can expect 20% energy saving from air-conditioner and lightnings. 2. Green Roof We heard of the this idea long time ago, where people planting on the roof. - it could absorb heat from entering the building. - it could release fresher air back to environment just like jungle ...

While Malaysian market is hovering around 1,500 points, a ground survey shows that local investors are skeptical about the sustainability of our market. Bursa Malaysia's website shows that local retail participation is merely at 25% daily. Maybe, we could look aboard to find some other investing options. And, China's banking stocks could suit investors appetite for the following reasons:- China was an under-performer this year China's banks should report better profits Robust loan demand Due to the higher interest rate being announced recently, banks of China should experienced expansion of net interest margin for the next few quarters. Although loan growth is moderating now, it was still high, and will continue as long as China's economy is growing. We can't deny that China is the world's engine of growth currently, in which we persist for the next few years, at least. Will China raise rate again? Depending how fast and big the housing bubble was, China wou...

A lot of fighting happening on the business scene nowadays, with Proton-Fernandes and AirAsia-Tiger this year. In 2011, there will be a heat battle between YTL Comms and Astro , taking on the local broadcasting field by storm. Proton vs Fernandes   AirAsia vs Tiger Airways Business Times reported that YTL Communications Sdn Bhd planning to launch a hybrid TV by end of 2011, with many industry observers wondered how it is going to break the exclusive screening rights that satellite TV giant Astro holds with various TV content providers. " If you think you can do a monopolistic thing and control everything, I'm sorry, that era is gone . The game is over " said Tan Sri Dr Francis Yeoh, managing director of YTL Corp Bhd and executive chairman of its telecommunications arm, YTL Comms. YTL Comms is going to collaborate with US-based Sezmi Corporation to deploy hybrid TV services in Malaysia and Asia Pacific, which will combine digital TV broadcast technology with YTL's f...

MMHE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MISC, which is 65% owned by Petronas . It has two main divisions namely engineering and construction (E&C), and marine conversion and marine repair . Its two fabrication yards were in Pasir Gudang (Johor) and Kiyanly (Turkmenistan). Being one of the 7 licensed offshore fabricators in Malaysia , MMHE tops both in terms of annual tonnage capacity and market share, mainly because backed by Petronas. Other fabricators were Sime Darby, Kencana, Boustead Heavy Industries, Brooke Dockyard, Ramunia and Oilfab. Meanwhile, its marine conversion business could expect more demand on its floating production system , driven by increased developments in deepwater oil and gas fields. In comparison, installation of fixed structures is not economical in water depths over 300m, thus, giving floating production an advantage. Key investment points: Almost guaranteed jobs from Petronas. International opportunities and technical know-how enhanced by strategic ...

In frustration and disappointment, I wrote this post about the connectivity problem of our beloved Malaysia. I am writing this at a cafe, where I have to bare all the petrol and beverages costs in order to arrived. Without further ado, I opened my laptop while waiting for my hot white coffee, to express what's the feeling inside me. Deep down in me, I want to channel a very clear message to TM and Government that Rakyat like us are very very very frustrated with the Internet service provided by TM . I am bringing up the feeling of Malaysians as a whole that Streamyx is nowhere to transform our nation to high-income nation. Please do not blame me first. Let me explain my point of view as below: Dear TM: - The Internet connection at my area (at least) was always down, even though I had highlighted to them a few times. Please note that I am just " highlighting " to TM. But, these seems not working without " complaining ". Dear Government: - First we have to ask ou...

Before checking into a hospital, make sure that you bring your favorite hospital linked credit card next time. Due to stiff competition in credit card industry, special cards which linked to hospital services became a "think out of the box" thing here. Below highlights some of the features for such credit card: 2% cash rebate on all expenses at the hospitals 20% savings on all hospitals' suites 10% savings on all hospitals' charges during admission (excluding doctors' fees) Fortunately, I had never stay in a hospital before. And due to this, I never experienced the service provided by a particular hospital. Do we really need such a card? For me, I will use credit cards to shop, if credit cards can gave me discount /  rebate. Going for shopping can be anytime anywhere as long as I like it. However, going to hospital was not a leisure event , which I do not like to do, and I believe you feel the same. Instead, we should buy a Medical Card for hospitalization. I...

The President's "Deficit Commission" is composed of members of both political parties, who are expected to make recommendations to deal with the burgeoning national debt. Fat chance! The entitlements are off the table. Instead, the commission is exploring various ways to raise tax revenues through the mantra of "tax reform." No effort is being made to curb spending, other than military spending. This is a complete waste of time and taxpayer money. Without a plan to phase out the entitlements, medicare, medicaid and social security, there is no hope of dealing with America's long term public indebtedness. The Commission reports its findings on December first. At that point there will be an effort, no doubt, to ram through the commission's so-called bi-partisan suggestions that all amount to higher taxes and a weakened military. Even that won't help.