tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post2244227284219966394..comments2024-03-27T18:15:59.096+08:00Comments on Economics Malaysia: Bye-Bye Fuel Subsidieshishamhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-42412653149971612142016-01-10T19:49:52.166+08:002016-01-10T19:49:52.166+08:00medication abortion is an abortion method most pow...medication abortion is an abortion method most powerful and effective and certainly very safe has been clinically tested by the medical, indeed at this time we have encountered a lot of stalls selling medication abortionobat aborsihttp://obatpenggugurkandungan.info/jual-obat-aborsi-cytotec-ampuh-dan-aman-untuk-aborsinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-51928797189735754932014-11-30T03:15:43.568+08:002014-11-30T03:15:43.568+08:00And pray Master Hisham, where did I say I was talk...And pray Master Hisham, where did I say I was talking crap? I said the market talks crap.O wise One,please enlighten me as to where?<br /><br />Positive externalities from education and health ....my butt!. Since when those two were deemed positive when all they yield are unemployable graduates and foster lifestyle diseases.<br /><br />The notion of subsidising education on the grounds that it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-48380520327220829722014-11-26T09:13:35.937+08:002014-11-26T09:13:35.937+08:00I had to rub my eyes and reread your post before i...I had to rub my eyes and reread your post before it sunk in.....the man is being sarcastic!<br /><br />Way to go, Mr Onepercenter.<br /><br />After all, who gives a flying fig for the plebs and proles when it's more expedient and important to look after the onepercenters and the aristos.<br /><br />For the latter, the world is their playground. Aided by Swiss banking secrecy (maybe the CaymanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-8032246616898901632014-11-25T00:50:35.850+08:002014-11-25T00:50:35.850+08:00@anon 10.13
Problem is wages have increased in th...@anon 10.13<br /><br />Problem is wages have increased in the meantime. Cutting prices now would cut business profits too much...apparently.hishamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-45658123598706379852014-11-25T00:48:53.927+08:002014-11-25T00:48:53.927+08:00@anon 9.38
Actually, I believe it's RM900. Co...@anon 9.38<br /><br />Actually, I believe it's RM900. Compared to the numbers I've seen, trust me, RM900 is a big deal and a massive improvement.hishamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-81218599654787494022014-11-25T00:47:36.117+08:002014-11-25T00:47:36.117+08:00@anon 9.35
A review is apparently under way - the...@anon 9.35<br /><br />A review is apparently under way - the NWCC is mandated to do one every two years. My information is that there won't be a full revision this year, only a change to the rate in Sabah and Sarawak to bring it closer to the Peninsular level. I agree, we need to an upward revision, but apparently some SMEs won't be able to stay in business with another hike.hishamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-78787065016237180852014-11-25T00:45:06.563+08:002014-11-25T00:45:06.563+08:00@warrior
What happened to you dude? You used to c...@warrior<br /><br />What happened to you dude? You used to come up with some really good comebacks that had me scrambling. These past few months your arguments have been seriously weak. Yes, an IQ test might be worth the trouble.<br /><br />Hit to consumption? Do you realise that for the past three weeks, you've been paying tax on petrol?hishamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-56502210144520334682014-11-25T00:27:17.075+08:002014-11-25T00:27:17.075+08:00@anon 5.20
Try here, especially some of the older...@anon 5.20<br /><br />Try <a href="http://econsmalaysia.blogspot.com/search/label/petroleum" rel="nofollow">here</a>, especially some of the older posts.hishamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-30318366872573240892014-11-25T00:25:34.951+08:002014-11-25T00:25:34.951+08:00@anon 10.05
Depends on your investment horizon. I...@anon 10.05<br /><br />Depends on your investment horizon. If you're planning to keep for retirement, I think that's fine. Don't bet on short term gains though - property market is really tough right now.hishamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-9245675867045422992014-11-25T00:24:28.043+08:002014-11-25T00:24:28.043+08:00@warrior,
You're absolutely right. You are ta...@warrior,<br /><br />You're absolutely right. You are taking crap. Why on earth would we want to give up subsidised healthcare and education - which have positive externalities for growth and development - as opposed to fuel prices, which impose decidedly negative externalities?hishamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265308095732759923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-85988664470735803352014-11-24T19:46:28.704+08:002014-11-24T19:46:28.704+08:00I agree with you wholeheartedly except on one poin...I agree with you wholeheartedly except on one point.You see, I view the function of the state to be primarily and solely concerned with the defense of the realm and the preservation of law and order.<br /><br />Therefore, I propose that all subsidies be removed from all sectors, education and health included. You see, the market is an exquisitely fine tuned, rational and objective mechanism to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-43660947613747988372014-11-24T16:03:40.899+08:002014-11-24T16:03:40.899+08:00My oft-repeated argument is that education and pub...My oft-repeated argument is that education and public health care should be the only sectors to be "subsidised".<br /><br />Previously, I would have included public transport, but getting inefficient bureaucrats involved in a subsidised public transport sector is a recipe for boondoggles, if not failure.<br /><br />Why should food and fuel be subsidised? Are the "market prices"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-90003533711003785202014-11-23T22:13:49.952+08:002014-11-23T22:13:49.952+08:00No big deal, dulu kena govt duty lagi. Bila world ...No big deal, dulu kena govt duty lagi. Bila world price rendah, gomen shud charge duty. Yg pelik nya masa minyak naik dulu banyak barang naik tapi sunyi aje bila minyak nak turun ni......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-78249230801416735392014-11-23T09:38:01.497+08:002014-11-23T09:38:01.497+08:00If we want to follow the world like paying higher ...If we want to follow the world like paying higher taxes, no subsidies, etc ... that is fine. But minimum wage should increase... RM820 is quite lowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-34511433350822819782014-11-23T09:35:54.268+08:002014-11-23T09:35:54.268+08:00One problem... the minimum wage should increase fo...One problem... the minimum wage should increase for us to be at par with the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-77194095802505147172014-11-23T01:45:45.344+08:002014-11-23T01:45:45.344+08:00I doubt it is a common sense thing. I think its mo...I doubt it is a common sense thing. I think its more a knee jerk reaction to the latest Fitch thingy:<br /><br />http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/fitch-keeps-new-zealand-outlook-positive-malaysia-japan-mongolia-negative-others-stable-asia-1475413<br /><br />plus it could be due to this upcoming IPO, u know adopting a "tails twixt legs" stance can be "reassuring" to prospective Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-61657313039333170572014-11-22T17:20:58.011+08:002014-11-22T17:20:58.011+08:00hisham..explain more on this..pleasehisham..explain more on this..pleaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-21581724830775929982014-11-22T10:05:30.144+08:002014-11-22T10:05:30.144+08:00hello
just want to know. is it a good choice to ...hello <br />just want to know. is it a good choice to buy home/shop lot during this period of time . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-65010658622546336562014-11-22T07:49:29.593+08:002014-11-22T07:49:29.593+08:00@ AnggaPra, HishamH and their ra-ra boys..Keris et...@ AnggaPra, HishamH and their ra-ra boys..Keris et.l .<br /><br />Now I want you forward looking, long thinking, deep navel gazing macho wonk hunks to ferret out, tar and drive outta town every skulking subsidy in the system, from subsidized health care and education to subsidies for SMEs , industry and the like...yeah...even that 5% discount ruling on property prices...EVERY subsidy any crotchy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-10191500289521407812014-11-21T21:19:04.816+08:002014-11-21T21:19:04.816+08:00Please don't give up AnggaPra and along with h...Please don't give up AnggaPra and along with hishamh thank you for your efforts. God knows the country is in a panic right now & the country need the likes of you lot to go forward.kerisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297413898275266606.post-65182690224573789132014-11-21T18:44:25.664+08:002014-11-21T18:44:25.664+08:00I've been trying explaining to others why this...I've been trying explaining to others why this fuel subsidy is hurting our economy. But they just can't seem to grasp the reality behind it. All they know is no subsidy=increase fuel price. Increase fuel price=suffering. SmhAnggaPrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15258549579783217424noreply@blogger.com