Category Archives: Comment
The perennial problem of p-hailing and potholes ( 02 May 2023 )
Daily risk: A pothole near the entrance of Persiaran Surian from the Damansara-Puchong Highway heading towards Kota Damansara has consistently reappeared over the past few years, posing a threat to passing motorists. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star THERE are two […] Continue Reading
Earning her stripes as a filmmaker ( 26 April 2023 )
Pole position: Eu is the first female Malaysian movie director to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival. MALAYSIAN filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu may not be a familiar name to most Malaysians, but she has set a record by becoming […] Continue Reading
Two-way street with the leadership ( 12 April 2023 )
The media has its faults, but it behoves all members of the Cabinet to have good working relationships with us. IT’S rare for a Federal Minister to face a table full of news editors to apologise for his remarks about […] Continue Reading
Was it really a Saudi royal snub? ( 28 March 2023 )
NO one is prepared to talk about what happened in Saudi Arabia where the Prime Minister had failed to meet King Salman Abdul Aziz Al Saud or Crown Prince Mohammed Salman Al Saud. His political opponents have gone to town […] Continue Reading
When Malaysia moves to the same beat ( 24 March 2023 )
WHILE some of our pathetic politicians have been busy blowing a lot of hot air by shamelessly exploiting race and religion, a different kind of sound was heard at the Putra World Trade Centre last week. Singer Datuk Sheila Majid’s […] Continue Reading
Beacon of education and effort ( 20 March 2023 )
TAR UMT is a story of sacrifice, self-reliance and dedication, and proof that when you give back to society, you also reap the rewards of your goodwill. IT has been a lengthy five-decade journey for Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman to […] Continue Reading
Many reasons to celebrate Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win ( 16 March 2023 )
IT beats me why some Malaysians would want to diminish the celebration of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh for winning the Oscar. We have been asked why the hype over the award. It shouldn’t even arise because she has achieved what […] Continue Reading
Anwar’s first 100 days as the first PM from a multi-racial party ( 07 March 2023 )
IF there’s one point that has been unceremoniously downplayed in the volumes of news reports and articles about the Prime Minister’s 100 days in office, it’s that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the country’s first PM from a multi-racial party. […] Continue Reading
Politicians mustn’t refuse to listen to bad news or rely on sycophants ( 01 March 2023 )
Politicians, like most corporate leaders, rely heavily on their staff, colleagues, and other sources of information. With their tight schedules, especially those holding Cabinet posts, they need to be surrounded by good people. The last people they should listen to […] Continue Reading
Yeoh – our pride and joy ( 09 February 2023 )
Starring role: Yeoh portrays a frustrated laundromat owner saddled with tax problems in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’. — Handout Malaysians rarely get cast so prominently, but the Golden Globe award winner is no greenhorn and she could well win […] Continue Reading
