tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439200743774853734.post1645136379306749910..comments2009-04-21T11:59:06.248+08:00Chi-Changhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13468838767406254164noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439200743774853734.post-21126864933898637422009-04-21T11:43:00.000+08:002009-04-21T11:43:00.000+08:00HI Chi-Chang,<br /> <br /> Its true that Low income earners may enjoy free Astro in mamak stores. But EPL is hardly a monopoly, as they have to compete with many league clubs, not to mention other sports in the industry. <br /><br /> What I love to see, is the break of monopoly power of :<br />1. Highways by investing in substitutes with more LCC airports, efficent trains, better signages for coastal roads.<br /><br />2. Break the collusion of 4 AP kings on imported cars, for it doesn&#39;t add real economic value. instead a mere economic rent<br /><br />3. Money supply can only increase if people spends faster - Fisher equation and multiplier effect. so reduce duopoly powers of PERODUA AND PROTON of &gt;70% market share by reduction of duties. If a Honda sells for RM90k as per Langkawi&#39;s price, it certainly will ramp up production in M&#39;cca plant-GDP growth.National cars suffer loss and shut down, well that is efficient allocation of resources, then. Good riddance!<br /><br />4. Competition punishes the dishonest and weak. Case: Protn Exora has a very good body and accessories. But, it uses the Campro engine the same as Gen2 model. Ask around, and you will hear loads of stories from owners, how the engine fails them. A case of good body, failing heart.This GLC never learns. <br /><br />Solution: vote with our feet, walk away from Proton&#39;s showrooms. <br /><br />Any other suggestions? Iam open. <br /><br />Cheers.Marcus Ongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439200743774853734.post-51980312577413447152009-04-15T17:04:00.000+08:002009-04-15T17:04:00.000+08:00To Anonymous (Apr 15 9.16am),<br /><br />I am actually not an EPL fan. And going off on a tangent, I think those people arguing against teaching English in schools should focus instead on weaning Malaysians of EPL. EPL with its uncouth sportsmen and loutish behaviour is a truly evil foreign influence, if indeed there is such a thing.<br /><br />Back to EPL - it can be argued that EPL is a monopoly since there is only one seller. And since there is only one seller, to even out the playing field, there should be only one buyer representing all Malaysian consumers.<br /><br />True, Astro shareholders take the risk, but Malaysians end up paying! If EPL rights are cheaper, then even the low income earners can enjoy EPL in the comfort of their own homes.<br /><br />Chi-ChangChi-Changhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13468838767406254164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439200743774853734.post-13464032634715024472009-04-15T09:16:00.000+08:002009-04-15T09:16:00.000+08:00Nice to see you are avid fan of EPL. its not market failure, but the Bargaining powers of seller. Bidders can take alternatives, other Premier clubs like SPain and Germany. <br /><br />Also, Astro is a listed co, shareholders take the risk. Low Income earners can watch for free in coffee house area, or simply switch subscriptions to access free channels - TV1-TV9. <br /><br />CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439200743774853734.post-78745237985908861532009-04-15T06:37:00.000+08:002009-04-15T06:37:00.000+08:00Very well suggested - a win-win-win situation here. However, we'll need the two parties to be able to sit down and talk, or for Khazanah to be 'awake' first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com