Category Archives: On the Beat

Power mode: The columnist on the way to Lusong Laku in Belaga, Sarawak, a few years ago. In Borneo 4WD vehicles are a vital form of transport. — Photos: GLENN GUAN/The Star IT’S always difficult to explain to many Peninsular […] Continue Reading

Still standing: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)is estimated to have more than 190,000 active personnel. — AFP US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States has won its war against Iran, and that the conflict could end […] Continue Reading

Spirit of the season: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, who is well-known for his very muhibbah personality, with (from left) Datuk Kuik Cheng Kang (Group Editor In Chief, Media Chinese International Ltd), Datin Paduka Esther Ng (Chief […] Continue Reading

Blow softened: Subsidies are keeping petrol prices low in Malaysia – for now. — The Star THE conflict in the Middle East between the United States-Israel and Iran has thrown the rest of the world into serious disarray. We all […] Continue Reading

Blow softened: Subsidies are keeping petrol prices low in Malaysia – for now. — The Star THE conflict in the Middle East between the United States-Israel and Iran has thrown the rest of the world into serious disarray. We all […] Continue Reading

No carte blanche: Dr Sam (centre) with other PAS leaders including (from left) deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, and secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. Many non-Muslims are asking if Dr Sam […] Continue Reading

An authentic ride: In ‘Sandiwara’, one character Yeoh plays is a carefree waitress who whizzes through the alleys lined with pre-war houses on her bicycle in George Town. — Photos: Sandiwara/Self-Portrait OSCAR winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s 10-minute film could […] Continue Reading

Traffic towards Penang and on the island is always bad during the holidays. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star MY family and I have always made it a point to travel home to Penang for the Chinese New Year reunion dinner […] Continue Reading

Historical temple: The Sri Maha Mariamman Koil on Kretay Estate, aka Ranggoon Estate, in Kerteh, Terengganu, was built by rubber tappers in the 1920s. Many old temples now find themselves on state or private land, making ownership complex, activist Arutchelvan […] Continue Reading

Agriculture makes up less than 2% of Selangor’s total GDP. In many areas like Hulu Selangor, it is common to see cattle from nearby farms encroaching on residential areas and public roads. — The Star IT’S always difficult when long-term […] Continue Reading