Category Archives: On the Beat

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

Big bill: Malaysia relies heavily on imports like rice, meat, dairy and medicine. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star IT has been a good run for the ringgit. It continues to streng-then against the greenback, making it the best currency performer […] Continue Reading

Constitutional right: A strong Malay language curriculum ensures that no child grows up isolated from the broader society they will eventually have to navigate, says the writer. — Filepic/The Star I FIND it very hard to accept when Malaysians struggle […] Continue Reading

Harsh sacrifice: Vigils are being held around the world for those killed during the nationwide protests in Iran, like this one outside the White House in Washington DC. — Photos: Reuters WHAT is taking place in Iran is a lesson […] Continue Reading

IT was certainly a good start for the new year when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a fresh set of reform moves last week, signalling the need to fast track the changes. During his three years in power, […] Continue Reading

Will Perikatan crumble in the face of a state political feud reaching the national level? — Bernama IT was a political bomb that dropped perfectly, just before the year ended – and its loud impact is still being felt even […] Continue Reading

Good performance: According to the IMF, Malaysia’s economy expanded at a healthy pace in 2025 and has shown ‘notable resilience against global trade tensions and policy uncertainty’. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star IT was the kind of uplifting news that the […] Continue Reading

In harmony: Anwar with religious leaders at the recent Christian Federation of Malaysia’s Christmas high tea, where he spoke at length on the need for national unity. — Bernama THERE has been much controversy – and even misinformation – over […] Continue Reading

Wise words: Sultan Sharafuddin being interviewed by the writer. The Selangor Ruler says political leaders should avoid using state rights as a tool for short-term political gains or rhetoric. — Bernama THE reminder from Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah that states […] Continue Reading

Crunch time: Anwar meeting Tuaran residents on the campaign trail recently. While Pakatan’s performance in the Sabah polls may not be reflective of its position in the peninsula, the Madani government needs to deliver more tangible policy wins and real […] Continue Reading