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Articles and commentary by Ben Fong Kok Seng on Kuala Lumpur, public policy, governance, community, the economy and Malaysia's future.
Latest published commentary
Budget 2027 must look beyond income, recognise the real cost of living in KL
Why household assistance should consider the actual cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, alongside income, transport and family expenses.
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13 published articles and commentary pieces, newest first.
DAP must reconsider Cabinet position if Najib is freed
→This Merdeka, choose country over politics
→The rocket still flies. Now it must choose its course
→Johor is a warning for Pakatan, not a prediction of GE16
→Building resilience, one recycled bottle at a time
→From fuel subsidies to smarter mobility: Malaysia must rethink how we move
→Malaysia is not as divided as we think, until we make it so
→A city is more than its skyline: Lessons from restoration of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad
→DBKL Mayoral elections: Democracy should not be something we fear
→Let KL residents choose their mayor
→FT Day 2026 wish list: Work towards DBKL mayoral election
→Guarding democracy in Malaysia: Why term limits protect all of us
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