tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post9143447642011566402..comments2024-03-29T15:10:48.844+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: Malaysia's comparative advantageChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-28217909743443090332007-07-31T16:33:00.000+08:002007-07-31T16:33:00.000+08:00we all need to be sensible. umno youth like to pla...we all need to be sensible. umno youth like to play to the gallery. and they think that is fair game. but it is playing with fire. once damage is done, you cannot unwind the clock. look at palestine and israel, how to end the killing?<BR/><BR/>as national leaders, they need to take note that the world is watching.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-83827518501416998262007-07-31T15:44:00.000+08:002007-07-31T15:44:00.000+08:00The likelihood of the Malaysian Government asking ...The likelihood of the Malaysian Government asking investors who are not happy to take their money elsewhere is very real. The Malay Ultras have been singing this tune for some time now, telling the Chinese and Indians who criticise the NEP to leave the country if they do not agree with the policy. And the Chinese and Indians are their own citizens. <BR/><BR/>What is there to stop the Malay UltrasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-4601356007496267472007-07-31T14:17:00.000+08:002007-07-31T14:17:00.000+08:00there are some similarities in the feelings on the...there are some similarities in the feelings on the ground about the influx of foreigners in jb and in singapore. both the locals will be a bit edgy when they have to compete with foreigners even for a seat in the bus or train.<BR/><BR/>as long as the percentage of foreigners do not overwhelmed the locals, and foreigners do not receive more than fair treatment at the expense of locals, the Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-13004444309307728572007-07-31T12:25:00.000+08:002007-07-31T12:25:00.000+08:00Redbean, you are right about one thing, that it is...Redbean, you are right about one thing, that it is a very ambitious plan. At the moment, it is just that, a plan and dream cooked up by a bunch of wet-behind-the-ears boys in the PMO. It is something that has been forced on to the Johor people. There is significant opposition to this from the Johor UMNO grassroots, the Singapore MM himself alluded to that in his recent comments. The Malaysian Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-15129231372047035002007-07-31T11:44:00.000+08:002007-07-31T11:44:00.000+08:00you are right in a way. singaporean investors will...you are right in a way. singaporean investors will take their money elsewhere if the terms are not acceptable.<BR/><BR/>but your govt is not telling singaporeans to take their money elsewhere. they are talking like businessmen trying to convince singaporeans why idr is a good place to invest. and they know that if singaporeans dare not tread, other foreign investors will also think very carefullyChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-48292157436064405762007-07-31T11:15:00.000+08:002007-07-31T11:15:00.000+08:00No, that is the way things work everywhere, not ju...No, that is the way things work everywhere, not just in back lanes, between fighting boys. You walk into a shop, find something you like, and then you ask for the price of the item and find it not to your liking. What do you do ? You can try and haggle with the shop owner, and see if he is willing to accommodate you. If not, you don't throw tantrums kicking and screaming that he/she sells the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-25438257197541490572007-07-31T11:11:00.000+08:002007-07-31T11:11:00.000+08:00this one i agree with you. i have been posting on ...this one i agree with you. i have been posting on this many times. we cannot give away our citizenships so easily as every citizen rightfully own a little bit of the country. every new citizen will take a bite of the total share.<BR/><BR/>have prs by all means and keep it that way. and prs must not have the same privilege as citizens.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-63070551953059020842007-07-31T10:00:00.000+08:002007-07-31T10:00:00.000+08:00inter state relations, diplomacy, commerce etc are...inter state relations, diplomacy, commerce etc are dealt with by bargaining, both parties push and pull, negotiate for the best deal for themselves. sometimes the negotiation may be tough, like the north koreans negotiating with the americans on the nuclear issue. they strategise, play hard to get, walk out of negotiations, boycott negotiations, just to get the best deal they want.<BR/><BR/>theseChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-43362798014419604892007-07-31T09:54:00.000+08:002007-07-31T09:54:00.000+08:00You are right, the Malaysian government isn't fool...You are right, the Malaysian government isn't foolish or naive. The foolish or naive is the one who is willing to pawn his/her country's sovereignity in the name of globalisation, by opening the doors wide open to foreigners competing with born and bred locals for economic and educational opportunites. Ring any bells, Redbean ? before you go around lecturing other countries on what they should doAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-73858475997249421472007-07-31T09:38:00.000+08:002007-07-31T09:38:00.000+08:00Every country has the right to institute measures ...Every country has the right to institute measures designed to protect its national interests. Singapore does that as well. If you don't think you are getting a good deal, don't come to Malaysia. it's that simple. You want to come and do business, then play by our rules. If you can't, then don't come, by all means go to Cambodia or Vietnam. It is that simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-4295583346389285052007-07-31T09:23:00.000+08:002007-07-31T09:23:00.000+08:00it is not a case of foolish or naive. and neither ...it is not a case of foolish or naive. and neither is it a case of surrendering sovereignty. any country that trades and ended up losing their sovereignty deserves to be called foolish.<BR/><BR/>but in the case of international trade and investment, it is a matter of national policy. it is whether a country wants to trade and engage the international community or want to remain isolated, like Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-75084729961492631962007-07-31T08:30:00.000+08:002007-07-31T08:30:00.000+08:00Not everyone has the belief that national sovereig...Not everyone has the belief that national sovereignity should be pawned off to the forces of globalisation, all in the name of economic growth and progress. If you believe that is kampung game, then so be it. It is our choice, what's it to you ? To have the simplistic view that what works for Singapore will also work for Malaysia, is naive and foolish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-60798527789508525542007-07-30T12:47:00.000+08:002007-07-30T12:47:00.000+08:00Hmm, smooth language. Apt use of flowery words for...Hmm, smooth language. Apt use of flowery words for effect. Septic but not vulgar. <BR/><BR/>Good good.. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-89174005861712018582007-07-30T11:07:00.000+08:002007-07-30T11:07:00.000+08:00that's why i said that they must use their compara...that's why i said that they must use their comparative advantage to their advantage. and this can only happen if they get their acts together. low cost is only one factor, the infrastructure, pro biz govt, safety and security, educated and trained workforce, languague barriers, rule of law, etc must all be factored in as a whole.<BR/><BR/>would they want to play the international game or the Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-63884872635955552422007-07-30T10:48:00.000+08:002007-07-30T10:48:00.000+08:00> Johore stands to gain to become the most develop...<I> > Johore stands to gain to become the most developed and industrialised and modern state of Malaysia. < </I><BR/><BR/>Bwahahaha... you must be joking!<BR/><BR/>If one was to give Malaysia an <B>ENEMA</B>, Johore is where one would <B>stick in the pipe</B>.<BR/><BR/>Why do you think Johore has lower wages? Lower wages ALONE, is not a "comparative advantage". Without the correct allocation of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com