Category Archives: Comment
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
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
