Category Archives: On the Beat

Kudos to the police and MACC for acting against these corrupt VVIPs. — The Star EVERY time a titled person, usually a Datuk or Datuk Seri, is arrested and is investigated by the authorities, many of us in the media […] Continue Reading

IT is common practice for our leaders and some Rulers to issue statements marking the festivals celebrated by Malaysians, including religious ones, as a mark of respect and commitment to our diversity. But last week, something out of the usual […] Continue Reading

FIRST, US Vice-President JD Vance found himself being rebuked – for his disrespectful comments about “Chinese peasants”. In a recent interview, when speaking about the effects of the Trump Administration’s tariffs, he said the US “borrows money from Chinese peasants […] Continue Reading

United front: Effective negotiation with the US is the top priority but Asean regional solidarity is also essential. — Reuters IT’S a short relief as US President Donald Trump pressed the pause button on his sweeping tariffs, but as the […] Continue Reading

Unity in action: Aaron shared this photo of a Muslim man performing his prayers at the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple that opened its gates to victims and rescuers during the fire in Putra Heights. The Unity Minister praised the spirit […] Continue Reading

Cool heads: The case of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple has been resolved by the stakeholders peacefully. — Bernama IT was a good ending to a controversial issue involving a proposed new mosque on a piece of private land and […] Continue Reading

Free at last: A Palestinian prisoner reuniting with his family after his release. Global human rights groups and the UN have pointed out that many of the Palestinian prisoners, including children and activists, have been detained by Israel for minor […] Continue Reading

From junior to senior politician: Syed Saddiq presenting Anwar with two pairs of baju Melayu in the Parliament’s lobby recently. — Screencapture from Syed Saddiq’s TikTok account OVER the past two weeks, I have had the pleasure and honour of […] Continue Reading

Holy festival: A Hindu devotee carrying a kavadi during Thaipusam at the Kallumal Arulmigu Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheroh, Ipoh. — Bernama THE action against three Era FM radio hosts, who were featured in a TikTok video mocking a Hindu […] Continue Reading

Growing potential: Modern farming methods including the use of drones will help the farmers in Kedah hit their targets. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star LET’S give credit where it’s due. Previous prime ministers have talked about helping padi farmers, giving […] Continue Reading