CPI

I watch ASTRO AWANI, and the news about Malaysian rank in the corruption perception index (CPI) was the main headlines. The report was revealed by Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Transparency International (Malaysia) as reported in a portal. We are number 2, behind Singapore. But, of course, we are in better position compared to other SEA countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia etc.

I just smiling when a politician confidently said that, the CPI was the main factor why many companies are not investing in Malaysia. Yes, he was a very good orator, but his speech was just lack of substance.....

Nowadays people are talking about globalisation and why companies are globalising their operations. I wish he took some business management papers during his studies.......

Why they take MBA??

Some so keen to pursue their study...to get a certificate, diploma, degree, masters, even PhD. It's very good intention, keep it up. But, some still don't know well...what is MBA anyway. I teach master class this semester. Unfortunately, some students feel that they are doing 1st degree rather than MBA. What is the difference between 1st degree and MBA? I've asked them.....and most of them are unable to answer it....

MBA, for instance requires a lot of hard works, analysis, arguments and justifications. The maturity of the arguments depends on the effort to find abundant sources of supporting materials from journals, case studies or even thesis.

They never learn.....an epilogue

Congrats to Negeri Sembilan, the champions of Malaysia Cup 2009. A very good game to watch. I am very seldom to watch local football live telecast. However, since this year Malaysia Cup final was so interesting, as a team from East Coast of Peninsular has been publicised so extensively in the daily newspaper, I persuaded myself to watch the game. I supported Negeri Sembilan, anyway....

If I were the match referee, Indera Putra Mahyudin, won't be too long on the pitch as his reckless and break leg tackling became more intense. The referee should dismiss him early in the match.

But, the most irritating incidents of course, the attitudes and norms of the so called Red Warriors fans....

What if the fire set up by some disoriented fans became uncontrollable....and the consequences will be very terrifying. Many incidents happened worldwide due to fire in stadiums. When fire happens.....the crowd gets panic.....and lastly......many casualties....

An excuse....a lousy excuse

I hate to hear excuses from my students....or others....especially lousy-type of excuses. What appears in the newspaper about a case of a female Immigration Officer charged of seclusion with a Chinese male (30 September 09).....really unacceptable. The case was postponed to February 2010 due to incomplete prosecution papers submitted to the Syarie court. And the excuse given....the main Syarie Chief Prosecutor was transferred to Langkawi, and caused the prosecution paper deferred. What the hack! It clearly shows the head of department is incompetent in planning, organising, executing, and controlling things. This is the basic of management.

Shocking news.....

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• Today, researchers from USM reported about porcine gelatin substance used in the capsule for medications. Congrats to Assoc. Prof. Gam Lay Harn and Assoc. Prof. Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, , and also to Higher Education Ministry to offer Research University Grant (RM300,000.00) to them. Read more here
  It's really surprised me. Are there any possibilities of some of us might be taken these capsules?It can not be argued anymore, in Islam, forbidden is forbidden, it doesn't matter how many percentage of the gelatin used...and newspapers reported that more than 30% of 100 products tested were using porcine gelatin substance....
  
• Last week, a tragic incident happened and 3 pupils passed away.....due to a collapsed suspension bridge. As usual, many parties were pointing their fingers to others. What is the actual cause? It's still under investigation and hopefully the full report will be announced to public.
• Few days ago, an ambulance involved in an accident suspected due to exploded tyre and 1 Immigration officer died. I'm just wondering whether the driver or the relevant parties are checking the condition of the ambulance regularly. It is about maintenance anyway. As long as the operator (in this case, the driver) knows the equipment (ambulance) condition, he/she will able to detect any abnormality of the equipment deterioration. I always believe on that. This is the essence of Total Productive Maintenance, to make sure any person who operates the equipment to regularly check and clean the equipment. Hence, this allow any abnormalities, i.e. loose screw, missing bolts, leakages etc. can be detected and remedy action can be taken.