Cost Cutting $$$$$$

From large corporation to individuals, everyone is facing challenges in ensuring survival in the struggling global economy. Let’s see some examples and my comments.

Coca-Cola Company
Newly minted Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent said that as the company undergoes an aggressive review of spending, marketing will be a primary area of focus. Coca-Cola looks to save between USD 400 million to USD 500 million yearly till 2011. As an example, Mr. Kent said Coca-Cola recently completed a global marketing research agreement that will replace a number of local agreements.

My Country’s Government
The government recently disallow usages of Mercedes Benz by state government, but allow them to keep it for foreign dignitaries. Only Proton Perdana’s are allowed. (Ed : I don’t see the logic of allowing even both the cars. Pakatan Rakyat MP drives a Perodua!!)

My Country’s Information Ministry
The ministry announced a 10 pc cut of its budget. However the cut will not affect RTM's (Radio dan Televisyen Malaysia) operations. Its minister Dato' Ahmad Shabery Cheek gave the assurance that RTM, the pulse of the ministry, would continue to move forward without compromising the quality of its programmes. (Ed : I think they should just shut down RTM , buy over ASTRO. Two birds kill with one stone. RTM’s near ‘no-watchable’ programs and ASTRO’s shitty Customer Services.)

My Country’s Government Again
On 9th of July, the PM announced a 10 % cut of entertainment for all minister. (Ed : I am shocked. I don’t know why they still need the 90 %. Rakyat can’t even have 10 % of basic entertainment! Besides, how can RM 1800 per month supposed to ease Malaysian's cost of living??)

“I Have A Coke…” Editor
He has recently stopped giving so much to the ‘usual’ beggars cause he can't feed himself (Ed : Your action will make life tougher for the beggars). Mr Editor also recently downgraded from Four Seasons for holidays to Hyatt, as per his MD’s request, due to higher cost of living. (Ed : Stop taking holidays!!!!!)