Category Archives: Comment
Review the quit rent of some convent schools ( 07 August 2022 )
The Klang Convent school is also a historical institution which is not utilised commercially. THE Infant Jesus Sisters (IJS), who are the owners of the country’s convent schools, have appealed for a review of the need for quit rent on […] Continue Reading
A long and distinguished history ( 07 August 2022 )
Convent Bukit Nanas is one of the oldest schools in Malaysia and has an illustrious list of alumni. — Filepic/The Star CONVENT schools in Malaysia have a distinguished history dating back to the 19th century. They have iconic heritage buildings […] Continue Reading
A desperate Mission ( 07 August 2022 )
Storied school: Convent Light Street was set up in 1852, the first IJS convent school in the country. Many of these highly regarded mission schools were built over 100 years ago. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star THE 56 convent schools […] Continue Reading
Disrupting harmony? PAS should look in the mirror ( 02 August 2022 )
There are more fights, disruptions and bickering at political functions and football matches than at Oktoberfest events. IT may be news to some, including the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad, but Oktoberfest has been […] Continue Reading
Bark more than bite ( 01 August 2022 )
BOOK REVIEW The Tree Whisperer: The Official Biography of Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng, founder of IOI Group HE lived a frugal life despite his fortune of billions and had no interest in or knowledge of luxury brands. The late […] Continue Reading
All eyes on Tengku Zafrul to lead Umno’s challenge in Selangor ( 30 July 2022 )
AFTER months of speculation, it is now finally clear – Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz looks set to contest in Selangor as a Barisan Nasional candidate in the coming general election, which is expected to be called […] Continue Reading
Sulu Sultanate suit: Time to get tough on frivolous claim ( 23 July 2022 )
LET’S get tough. The so-called heirs of the self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu do not deserve a single sen from Malaysia, especially after the Lahad Datu incursion in Sabah in 2013. The government is right in halting the annual RM5,300 compensation […] Continue Reading
Post-lockdown travelling requires more patience ( 09 July 2022 )
Passengers queueing up at London’s Heathrow Airport recently. More people are travelling these days, but airlines, hotels and airports are struggling to cope with the demand. — Reuters After nearly three years, I finally hopped on a plane and left […] Continue Reading
Witnessing HK-China history as it unfolded ( 04 July 2022 )
Historic assignment: (From left) Chun Wai, Kok Leong and the late Sai Wan covering the handover of Hong Kong to China 25 years ago. FIRST, it drizzled and then it poured. It was really a wet June 30, 1997, when […] Continue Reading
Making sense of inflation and ringgit ( 30 April 2022 )
Despite the rising cost of living, Malaysia remains one of the cheapest places to live because of subsidies – which can be a burden too. THE increasing cost of food, fuel and essential items – these are the biggest challenges […] Continue Reading
