Category Archives: On the Beat
… And justice for all ( 24 June 2018 )
New hope: Family and friends of Pastor Raymond Koh and social activist Amri Che Mat are turning to Tun Dr Mahathir to relook their mysterious disappearance. NEW government, new expectations and new hope. First to roll out was the reopening […] Continue Reading
Looking East with a twist ( 17 June 2018 )
PRIME Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) has announced that Malaysia is renewing, or to be more precise, upgrading the Look East policy he adopted as a foreign policy 30 years ago. It was unveiled after he came to power […] Continue Reading
Of protocol and privilege ( 10 June 2018 )
FINALLY, long-suffering Malaysians will be spared the agony of knowing what to do with ministers and dignitaries when they are invited to events. That includes what to give these VIPs as gifts, which is a very Malaysian way of thanking […] Continue Reading
Food for thought ( 03 June 2018 )
Total disgrace: Many restaurants extend their food preparation and washing up areas to the rear of their premises which is unhygienic and unlawful. The workers washing their food trays in a pothole filled with putrid, gutter-infused rain water last week […] Continue Reading
Pretty hate machine ( 27 May 2018 )
Controversial: The BTN has been accused of promoting racism, bigotry, disunity and intolerance in the name of instilling patriotism through its activities, like this in the National Transformation Training Programme. IF there’s one government agency which needs a complete overhaul […] Continue Reading
Man in the mirror ( 20 May 2018 )
A new government, a new political culture, and for Malaysians, a much more modest working practice by our national leaders – these are among the things that need to take shape. However, no one expects our ministers to travel economy […] Continue Reading
The beginning of a new chapter ( 13 May 2018 )
Shock win: Pakatan Harapan defied the odds to win the 14th general election and now is the time for the new government to deliver on its promises. — Reuters THE country’s general election just ended, the victors in jubilant mood […] Continue Reading
Vitriol not valid or vital ( 06 May 2018 )
Not worth losing sleep over: It is better to turn to family and friends, who are more likely to help immediately, instead of politicians who only turn up to see us once every five years. THERE’S something toxic about politics […] Continue Reading
Malay waves, not tsunami ( 29 April 2018 )
Status quo expected: Merdeka Center reported that any swing in Malay support towards the Opposition will not be enough for Pakatan Harapan to wrest Putrajaya from Barisan Nasional. THERE is dissatisfaction among Malay voters, especially those living in urban constituencies […] Continue Reading
Don’t brush aside the goodwill ( 22 April 2018 )
Fruitful friendship: National carmaker Proton was given a boost when Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group came to its rescue last year. A graphic being circulated on social media has the Chinese flag planted all over a map of Peninsular […] Continue Reading
