Posted by Elaine Tan > 2020-06-19 15:09 | Report Abuse

Goodiewilly, my breakfast is really break fast... Cup of coffee and piece of bread only, lunch or brunch more often to energized me to work till late.

Posted by Elaine Tan > 2020-06-19 15:09 | Report Abuse

Thanks THEREALDEAL cheers guys!

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Next week properbly goreng again!

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Posted by RevenueQueeN > 2020-06-19 18:44 | Report Abuse

Happy weekend guys! Cheers

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Happy weekend to you revenuequeenie.......

Posted by goodiewilly > 2020-06-19 20:15 | Report Abuse

Happy weekend to all ARBB fighters, TRD etc...good news of Dow future up 350 points now..
A beautiful week end to everyone

Posted by lclwyp > 2020-06-20 08:42 | Report Abuse

US closed -208. Sad

Posted by alipay88 > 2020-06-20 11:43 | Report Abuse

Happy......

Posted by henry888 > 2020-06-20 12:12 | Report Abuse

Chinese always saying '快乐就好' '比什么都強'...

Posted by goodiewilly > 2020-06-20 13:12 | Report Abuse

Happy Father Day...family gathering day ..no talk of investment but only happiness childhood with children n parents..

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:25 | Report Abuse

Good day guys!

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:27 | Report Abuse

The State of the Nation: 10 things to look out for in 2020 and beyond

THE last decade was full of surprises with events such as the election of Donald Trump as president of the US and the subsequent uprising of populism around the world; the commercialisation of shale gas and precipitous fall of crude oil prices; as well as the advent of the gig economy, just to name a few.

These curveballs have paved the way for an interesting decade ahead as global economic growth is expected to meander along going forward.

As an open economy, Malaysia will feel the impact of external headwinds, although many believe they are subsiding, as well as its own domestic issues.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:27 | Report Abuse

With this in mind, consider the 10 main factors to look out for in 2020 and beyond.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:28 | Report Abuse

1 Trump’s re-election and the trade war

This year is an important one for the US because of the presidential election on Nov 3 — an election that will be closely watched by the global community as it could determine the fate of the US-China trade war.

Some believe that Trump’s re-election as US president for a second term could result in a prolonged trade war with China, even though both countries have agreed to the so-called Phase 1 trade deal. Trump is expected to continue with his agenda of “Making America Great Again” if he is re-elected.

At present, the US has cancelled a further 15% tariff on US$150 billion (RM615 billion) worth of imports from China that was supposed to take effect in December and has taken steps to cut tariffs imposed since September 2019 on US$120 billion worth of goods from 15% to 7.5%.

China, on the other hand, according to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, has pledged to purchase an additional US$16 billion in agriculture goods over the next two years.

As things stand, however, Trump will first have to survive an impeachment trial in the Senate for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He is the third president in US history to be charged with committing high crimes and misdemeanors, but his popularity ratings have not been hit by the impeachment.

The latest polls tracked by FiveThirtyEight show his approval rating at 42.6%, representing the upper end of the range since he took office in January 2017.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:28 | Report Abuse

2 Geopolitical risk continues to brew

Despite a pause in the trade war, geopolitical risk remains at a high. The political situation in the US aside, European politics are also calling out for attention.

With Brexit set to happen after a three-year deadlock, the UK and the European Union will soon negotiate the terms of their divorce. Will there be an amicable resolution? Already many fear the UK economy could suffer a deeper-than-expected shock during the transition process.

Conflict in the Middle East is another worry as the region has been mired in war and strife for many years.

“We see flashpoints in the fragile Middle East, including fallout from attacks on Saudi oil facilities, Turkey’s incursion into Syria and protests around the region,” BlackRock Investment Institute observes in a report.

In Southeast Asia, CGS-CIMB Research notes that political dynamics remain fluid in Malaysia and Thailand with the present ruling coalitions governing on thin majorities. Meanwhile, Singapore is expected to call for an early election this year.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:28 | Report Abuse

3 Populist movement on the rise

In the last decade, the populist movement has been on an undeniable rise, starting from Trump’s triumphant presidential win that set in motion similar upsets around the globe, including in Turkey, Hungary, Italy and the Philippines. The outcome of the Brexit referendum was yet another instance of the populace moving to the right.

The disillusionment with capitalism and rising inequality has contributed to a large extent to the rise in populism as established leaders are increasingly perceived to be unable to address the changes happening in the global economy.

Chile, one of the latest to be snared in the populist movement, has been in unrest for several months after protesters took to the streets because of an increase in subway fares. But commentators say the unrest is underscored by years of inequality and the high cost of living.

As with the US, the populist movement has led to protectionism, anti-immigration policies and other policies that are viewed as anti-globalisation — in turn, seen as detrimental for economies globally as trade and immigation form an important part of sustainable long-term growth.

The years ahead will continue to put populist leaders and their governance on the centre stage. Time will reveal if their policies and strategies can appease the masses without compromising economic growth.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:28 | Report Abuse

4 Malaysia’s political brouhaha

Observers say the political situation in Malaysia is a wild card, a key issue being the leadership post-Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

During the 14th general election in 2018, it was agreed that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would succeed him after two years in office, but there seems to be less clarity on the matter now as Mahathir has been vague on the handover date.

The thorny matter aside, sentiment on the ground also suggests that the people are dissatisfied with the performance of the coalition government, which has been beset by constant infighting to the dismay of voters who had pinned their hopes on a “New Malaysia”.

Voter dissatisfaction was demonstrated in the recent Tanjung Piai by-election where Pakatan Harapan received less than 30% of votes cast, giving Barisan Nasional a landslide win.

2020 is all the more significant for Malaysia as the two-year mark for Mahathir’s being in office draws near. Will he hand over the reins of power to Anwar as agreed, or will a new contender emerge?

Sadly, many foresee more infighting within the coalition this year.

This does not bode well for Malaysia economically as foreign investors will shy away from a country deemed to have unstable politics and unclear policies.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:29 | Report Abuse

5 Pace of economic growth

The trade war was one of the biggest wild cards in 2019. It is expected to continue to be one factor that could either ease or aggravate uncertainties and the economic growth of nations in 2020 and beyond.

Currently, the jury is out on whether global growth in 2020 will be better or worse than in 2019. The International Monetary Fund projects a mild recovery from 2019, and for global growth to touch 3.4% — a downward adjustment of 0.1% to the IMF’s initial October forecast.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Bank are more bearish, the former projecting a dip in 2020 to 2.9% and the latter 2.7%.

OCBC Bank economist Howie Lee says in a report that he does not see any suitable growth catalyst that could return global growth to the Great Moderation period — the time before the 2008 global financial crisis.

That said, a bright spot appears to be the abating of the risk of a global recession.

On the local front, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has pegged gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.8%, in contrast with more subdued expectations.

In a report, AllianceDBS Research notes that business and consumer sentiments are not only uninspiring but extremely dismal. “This does not bode well for the future given the critical role of private consumption and investment as a key growth driver.

“Critically, business sentiment has dropped to a depressed level that was never seen over the past 20 years, indicating the poor appetite among business owners for more investment in the near term,” explains the research house, whose GDP forecast is 4.5%.

Will the government’s efforts to boost economic activity through Budget 2020 help?

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:29 | Report Abuse

6 Lower interest rates

An escalation in trade tensions last year and slower growth momentum prompted the US Federal Reserve to pause its rate hikes. Instead, it chose to cut rates and extend its purchase of short-term Treasury bills.

The rate cut by the Fed sparked a series of cuts globally. Malaysia reduced interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) in May 2019 to 3%, ahead of the US rate cut, in a bid to stimulate the economy.

Will there be more rate reductions in the coming months since many believe 2020 will be even more challenging notwithstanding MOF’s forecast of a slight improvement in GDP growth?

Whether or not Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) moves to trim interest rates will depend on the economic data to come. It is worth noting that the central bank had already reduced the statutory reserve requirement to 3% from 3.5% in November, a move that is expected to boost liquidity in the system.

Nevertheless, many see room for further interest rate cuts this year. CGS-CIMB Research notes in a report that the cautious global outlook and the “hairline cracks” in domestic resilience call for further monetary loosening. It expects two 25bps cuts in the next 12 months.

While monetary policy is not the only measure to stimulate economic growth, is there wiggle room in Malaysia’s coffers to unleash other forms of stimulus?

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:29 | Report Abuse

7 Uplift for commodity prices

Brent crude oil prices have been pretty stable, hovering around US$60 per barrel in 2019.

In 2020, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects Brent crude price to average US$61 per barrel, while national petroleum company Petroliam Nasional Bhd puts it in the high US$50s.

According to Maybank Investment Bank Research, crude oil is expected to continue to remain stable at US$60 to US$65 per barrel this year — a level seen palatable to everyone and sufficient to keep capital expenditure going.

Maybank has forecast US$369 billion in offshore exploration and production (E&P) investments globally over a three-year period from 2019 to 2021 — slightly more than double the US$155 billion in the previous three years (2016 to 2018).

In a recent December meeting, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed to cut oil production by another 500,000 barrels per day for the first quarter of 2020, bringing total production to 1.7 million barrels per day.

The move to cut oil production globally should help to further support oil prices, but the persistent worry is that the supply of crude oil will outstrip demand as growth wavers.

A bright spot is the price recovery of crude palm oil (CPO) — another important local commodity.



As at Jan 2, CPO prices settled at RM3,049.50 per tonne — the highest since February 2017 — thanks to India’s recent move to cut import tax on Southeast Asian palm oil.

Kenanga Research outlines three factors that are expected to drive the recovery of CPO — the laggard impact of the dry weather thus reducing output in 2020, China’s increase in palm oil consumption on the back of the swine flu outbreak, and higher consumption in Indonesia and Malaysia owing to the increase in percentage of CPO in biofuel policies.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:30 | Report Abuse

8 Cost-of-living woes and shared prosperity vision

The high cost of living is still affecting almost all segments of society despite Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) attempts to bring down prices.

Among its initiatives were the abolishment of the goods and services tax (GST), which was replaced with the sales and services tax (SST), continuing the Bantuan Sara Hidup for the B40 group and ongoing plans to implement targeted fuel subsidies.

Over the current decade, PH’s Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 will be of interest to many as its goal is for Malaysia to achieve sustainable, equitable, inclusive and balanced economic growth.

Targets include raising the B40 monthly household income to RM5,800 by 2030 from RM3,000 presently, increasing the employee compensation to nominal GDP ratio to 48% from 35.7%, and raising the small and medium enterprise and micro businesses’ share of GDP to 50%.

This year, the 12th Malaysia Plan will also be unveiled. The development blueprint, which will set the tone for the nation’s economic direction and policies moving forward, has the potential to contribute to the nation’s prosperity.

How these targets will be achieved will depend largely on the way the 12th Malaysia Plan is executed and implemented.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:30 | Report Abuse

9 Gig economy continues to grow

Having manifested in various forms over the last decade, the gig economy is here to stay and is sure to morph in the decade to come.

Data connectivity and social media have been two of the largest enablers of the gig economy.

Randstad Malaysia explains the gig economy as consisting of companies that engage contract workers for a temporary period or project-based jobs, instead of hiring them for permanent positions.

World Bank data shows that about 25.3% of the Malaysian workforce are freelancers — participants of the gig economy — and expects this number to grow further.

OCBC economist Lee says the gig economy has enabled less-skilled workers to earn a meaningful income by completing a “plethora of jobs” instead of relying on a single employer.

“This decade might be too soon to call for an end to 9-to-5 jobs, but the trend looks to be leaning in that direction as institutions offload the risk of employment from the organisations to the individuals,” notes Lee.

It has been recognised as a new source of economic growth by the government, with Mahathir reportedly saying that it will be made part of the 12th Malaysia Plan.

Regulation of the gig economy could benefit both participants and the nation as the rights of participants will be protected while there would be a new source of revenue for the nation.

Posted by Zoologist > 2020-06-22 09:30 | Report Abuse

10 Job displacements

Although technology has provided opportunities for people to earn more, it also has an ugly side if not well-managed.

These days, technological advancements have allowed robots to work faster than any human on an assembly line — with almost zero errors, thereby increasing productivity. In more recent cases, artificial intelligence technologies have made breakthroughs, allowing predictive analysis.

This decade could possibly see a larger number of job displacements as technology replaces more routine and less-skilled jobs.

Among countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s labour market is said to be the one that will face the largest degree of job displacements in this decade. It is only a matter of time before it hits Malaysian shores as well.

Human Resource Minister M Kula Segaran has urged Malaysians to upskill so they can move up the value chain and to be flexible enough to adapt to new ideas, innovations and technologies.

He has stressed the urgency to ensure there are highly skilled workers who will be able to drive innovation and support economic growth in the future.

Perhaps this decade will be one where people take calls to upskill themselves more seriously as the threat of displacement becomes more real.

Posted by XmenOrigin > 2020-06-22 09:31 | Report Abuse

Good move.
Congratulations . Let us together make up the economy.

Posted by ChineseKungFuMaster > 2020-06-22 09:32 | Report Abuse

No incentive to save money in FDs. Many if they have extras will buy shares and speculate. Biggest challenge is EPF whose obligation of giving it's holders more than five percent annually will be very tough.

Posted by MoneyMachineMaker发发发 > 2020-06-22 09:33 | Report Abuse

Buy gold guys!

Posted by MoneyMachineMaker发发发 > 2020-06-22 09:33 | Report Abuse

M'sia set to cut rates further in line with global trends

Interest rates play an important role in the financial system. Being a key figure in determining the attractiveness of assets around the globe, it is watched closely by analysts, economists as well as investors.

But as Covid-19 shattered global economies and pushed countries towards recession, central banks worldwide have taken measures to ease interest rates to boost consumer spending and financial liquidity.

How does it actually work?

Take, for example, a housing loan. Usually, the interest rate on mortgages ranges between 4.0 percent and 4.5 percent, depending on banks, but when the central bank lowers the rate, borrowing becomes cheaper and thus more affordable.

Consumers will therefore have extra money in hand, allowing them to spend it and subsequently helping to support economic growth.

However, it is important to note that interest rate cuts only act as a supplementary move by the government to boost the economy.

Since the pandemic became a global crisis, governments have injected trillions of dollars into the economy in various forms, such as financial aids, wage subsidies, tax cuts and financial moratoriums.

In Malaysia, the government had introduced two economic stimulus packages, namely the RM260 billion Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package and the RM35 billion National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) to revitalise the local economy.

Global cuts

US: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) had cut its interest rates to almost zero in light of the Covid-19 global pandemic which had forced business activities to come to a grinding halt.

US Fed chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the low interest rates are expected to remain until 2022 until the economy recovers from the pandemic.

UK: The Bank of England kept its interest rates at 0.1 percent this month after slashing it in March. There has been talk among economists that the economic powerhouse is expected to take a negative interest rate approach.

The bank has also announced a £100 billion stimulus to help the United Kingdom's economy through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Europe: The European Central Bank lowered its interest rate to 0.5 percent in April as the Covid-19 pandemic had slammed the region's economy.

The bank has lent out 1.3 trillion euros to Euro zone banks at negative interest rates of as low as minus 1.0 percent, provided that the banks keep lending to businesses.

Russia: Russia had slashed its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis point to 4.50 percent on Friday - a record low dating back to the pre-Soviet era as the bank felt the need to cut credit lending expenses due to its shrinking economy.

Indonesia: The republic's central bank reduced its interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent last week after keeping it at 4.5 percent over the past three months, in line with the country's lowest inflation in almost two decades.

Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo said the rate cut was to provide a much-needed boost for economic recovery amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thailand: The country's central bank has introduced additional debt relief measures, including interest rate cuts by two to four percentage points for credit cards and personal loans, to help debtors during the coronavirus outbreak.

More cuts in M'sia

AmBank Group chief economist Dr Anthony Dass said the possibility of the central bank reducing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by another 50 basis points in July remains high.

"The rate cut will provide a much-needed boost for economic recovery amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

"It will help stabilise the national economy and ensure Penjana's success," he said.

Dass, who is also a member of the Economic Action Council secretariat, said the cut would be timely as the government plans to raise RM35 billion through local borrowings to finance the higher deficit.

"There is ample liquidity to tap into the local market borrowings today. Besides, there is hardly any inflationary pressure so far," he said.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) had cut the OPR by 50 basis points to 2.0 percent in May, putting the OPR at its lowest level since the global financial crisis in 2008-2009.

The Monetary Policy Committee will be holding its fourth meeting on July 7, and analysts are expecting another OPR cut following the meeting.

An analyst said the OPR cut is expected to boost financial liquidity in the upcoming quarter as unemployment has started to spike due to the pandemic.

"As the World Bank and BNM have forecast a recession this year due to the global pandemic, it is important to ensure that consumers have enough liquidity to ensure their purchasing power does not slip further and businesses can keep on running," she said.

She added that for now, a lower interest rate might have an impact on fixed deposit savings, but it will only be a short-term impact as the economy is expected to recover next year.

Posted by AndyChin77 > 2020-06-22 09:34 | Report Abuse

Well great news. Reduce to zero and all the unemployed and unqualified will suddenly be employed and find good paying jobs because that's all it takes to get economic growth.

For the government to try to reduce rates I think is par for the course, but all this village economists, please don't lose credibility touting this as some panacea.

In the scheme of things Malaysia's problems is hardly just an interest rate issue.

In fact such low rates with a resource dependent economy with depressed demand and prices, add to that corruption could mean more outflows of monies and possibly a run against the ringgit. Any of you brilliant fly by night economists factored that in?

Posted by SunnyWong > 2020-06-22 09:34 | Report Abuse

Why should the hard working ones and thosw ho had been very careful in life , not having splashed on BENZes, BMW's, expensive restaurants and overseas holidays but keeping funds in FD should be asked to pay for the follies of greedy idiots and businessmen!

This is daylight robbery!

Posted by DoubleProsperity > 2020-06-22 09:35 | Report Abuse

Retirees who depend on interest income from their bank saving would likely to see their interest come drop by at least 50% (say from 3% to 1.5%) as a general guide.

Posted by GothicRock > 2020-06-22 09:35 | Report Abuse

Yup DoubleProsperity , over 50% interest income gone..
How to survive if further reduction? Borrow to buy foods? Stupid government... RPF dividend coming year sure lower much lower..

Posted by FOOK YOU FOOK ME > 2020-06-22 09:36 | Report Abuse

So what happens to retirees who depend on the interest . Buying shares is not an option if you don’t have excess funds. Will still need to keep money in FD as we can’t afford to lose our money due to vagaries of the stock market. I foresee many of us would reduce further our spending. In the previous downturn BNM had considered the retirees and had created sukuk for them to invest in. Now it seems the govt just doesn’t care about us

Posted by RAMPAGE GODLIKE ! > 2020-06-22 09:37 | Report Abuse

FOOK YOU FOOK ME! My parents are retiree...Yes, totally agree the government never thought of us..my parents spending already stretched to the limit since the last reduction...If happens again, will be less than 2%pa...my parents can't even pay utilities bill..

Dark day ahead bro

Posted by FOOK YOU FOOK ME > 2020-06-22 09:39 | Report Abuse

RAMPAGE GODLIKE ! Well its gov fault, so we just wait for goose to lay golden egg for us, haha

Posted by gooddaymate > 2020-06-22 09:39 | Report Abuse

Yikes

Posted by QuellingBlaster > 2020-06-22 09:40 | Report Abuse

Ho ho HO many things are so wrong. Until now this people still don't know what they are doing. Think out of the box. The governor of BNM should resign. Let see after October, how many bad debts. Ho hoHO

Posted by WellingtonSky > 2020-06-22 09:41 | Report Abuse

Well guys as you can see during the last financial crisis, the govt introduced savings bonds for retirees to cushion the loss of income due to the drop in FD interest.

The PN govt should do the same to help out the old folks aged 60 years and above by allowing them to buy savings bonds which can yield about 5% p.a. subject to a maximum amount of RM 50,000.

Such gesture can enable the old folks to derive a benefit of around RM 200 per month to cover their day to day expenditures.

Posted by traderstrades > 2020-06-22 09:42 | Report Abuse

Diff govt diff style......

Posted by MoneyMachineMaker发发发 > 2020-06-22 09:47 | Report Abuse

Gilacunt second in charge moot rm500 unemployment benefit for B.40

Oh Tong Keong has urged the federal government to pay RM500 to unemployed individuals in the B40 category from now until December.
In a statement today, Oh said although the government had allowed individuals to withdraw RM500 a month from their Employees Provident Fund "account 2", it was not enough.
"If the 'account 2' was emptied out, then the future of (unemployed people) would be affected. They will need money for their children's education and medical bills (in the future)," he said.
The i-Lestari Account 2 Withdrawal Scheme allows depositors to withdraw RM500 a month for a period of 12 months.
This was part of the wider Prihatin stimulus package, which also includes one-time cash handouts ranging from RM500 to RM1,600 for individuals or households with an income of RM4,000 and below.
Oh (above) said many people are now unemployed because of the Covid-19 outbreak, and those in the hospitality, hotel, catering, transport, education and retail industry are hit especially hard.
"Many economists had warned the government to be wary of the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak, but the government did not put in place the right strategy and things are getting worse now.
"Although the Perikatan Nasional government has handled the Covid-19 outbreak well, it is still slow in helping the people. We hope this problem can be resolved soon," he said.
According to the Department of Statistics, unemployment numbers had hit a record high of 778,800 or five percent of the total workforce.
In terms of raw percentages, the unemployment rate has never been this high since 1990

Posted by RangeRover222 > 2020-06-22 09:49 | Report Abuse

Brilliant idea. Only 13 weeks too late

So what have you been during that time? Thinking of yourself?

And how long did it take you to work out that RM 500 per month was adequate for the survival of a family of two adults and four teenage boys?

Posted by alipay88 > 2020-06-22 09:49 | Report Abuse

The MTUC made the exact statement two days ago. It was reported widely. They just copied it. Is that all Gerakan? Well, I hope the government accepts MTUC's proposal.

Posted by SweetiePie > 2020-06-22 09:50 | Report Abuse

Give handouts and destroy the country. After all backdoor govt need people’s support because its not their money, its tax payers moni!

Posted by LOVE IS IN THE AIR..... > 2020-06-22 09:51 | Report Abuse

gelakan still exist?

Posted by LOVE IS IN THE AIR..... > 2020-06-22 09:51 | Report Abuse

Lolz

Posted by FantasticBeast > 2020-06-22 09:53 | Report Abuse

Bahari is first Orang Asli to be appointed faculty dean

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)'s Professor Dr Bahari Belaton created history by becoming the first Orang Asli to be appointed dean of USM School of Computer Sciences (SOCS

Posted by FantasticBeast > 2020-06-22 09:54 | Report Abuse

GEORGE TOWN: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)'s Professor Dr Bahari Belaton created history by becoming the first Orang Asli to be appointed dean of USM School of Computer Sciences (SOCS) effective yesterday.

Bahari, who belongs to the Semai tribe of Tangkai Cermin in Perak, also added another feather to his cap when he was appointed National Advanced IPv6 Centre (NAv6) director.

With these two appointments, Bahari is believed to be the first Orang Asli to be appointed as a dean in Malaysian history and also the first to hold two head of department positions simultaneously in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia.

Posted by FantasticBeast > 2020-06-22 09:54 | Report Abuse

Known for his expertise in areas of Scientific Data Visualisation, Computer Graphics and Network Security, he has served with USM for more than 24 years and achieved numerous successes throughout his career, especially with regards to academic development and research.

"My aim in life is to serve, provide my expertise and contribute my capabilities to USM, my students, my community and my family," said Bahari, who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the South Australian Institute of Technology in Australia in 1989.

To fulfil a requirement by the Malaysian Public Service Department (JPA), which specifies that those who intend to serve in the public sector need to have an Honours degree, he then pursued an additional year of study at Flinders University, Australia (1991) to obtain an Honours before completing his Doctoral studies (Ph.D) at Leeds University, United Kingdom (1995).

Posted by FantasticBeast > 2020-06-22 09:54 | Report Abuse

Bahari, the fifth of seven siblings, lost his father when he was nine. His life became even harder as he had to depend on his mother who struggled to earn a living for the family.

"Around the 1960s, conditions were different than how it is now. Added to the fact that staying in an Orang Asli village that was about 20km from the nearest town, which was Tanjung Tualang, everything was less than rosy.

"In fact, I only came to know in the later years from my late mother that all my other siblings had passed away, leaving only me and my elder sister, without knowing the exact cause of their deaths.

"There was no electricity in our village, and we were fortunate enough to get clean water supply from tin miners, who by chance lived close to the village. It was water from three main pipes that was shared with the whole village.