Category Archives: Comment
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
The good and bad of palm oil’s rise ( 27 April 2022 )
Demand is picking up, but alas, consumers will pay more for basic goods THE Prime Minister has been visiting the Pasar Ramadan at his Bera parliamentary constituency in southwestern Pahang since the fasting month began. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob […] Continue Reading
Always plan and buy tickets early ( 20 April 2022 )
Change in the air: People queuing at the Malaysia Airlines ticketing counter in NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star THE days of making a last-minute decision to travel, especially for a vacation, are over. By the new definition, […] Continue Reading
Doing the right thing to end human trafficking ( 24 March 2022 )
MALAYSIA’S decision to formally act against forced labour and human trafficking will have a huge impact on its international standing as these issues have been a blot on the country’s image. By ratifying the International Labour Organisation’s Protocol 29, we […] Continue Reading
Saying ‘NO’ to forced labour ( 24 March 2022 )
Move in the right direction: Saravanan (left) with Ryder after ratifying Protocol 29 in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has formally ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) forced labour convention, known as Protocol 29 (P29), signalling the country’s […] Continue Reading
Johor starts afresh with new man ( 20 March 2022 )
Onn Hafiz tipped to be sworn-in as new Johor MB at 3pm Tuesday… IT is clear that there is a strong sense of dejection among Umno leaders, especially those from Johor, after their preferred choice of Mentri Besar was not […] Continue Reading
