Category Archives: On the Beat
React positively to criticism ( 18 March 2007 )
In Bahasa Malaysia, it would be best described as melenting or making a remark without much thought to its consequences. It could be the pressure and stress of his work, with the ongoing Visit Malaysia 2007, because those of us […] Continue Reading
Let’s watch our own turf ( 12 March 2007 )
And even the PWTC was not big enough as two other venues, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre, were incorporated to host the fair. Over 100 shuttle vehicles ferried 5,000 visitors comprising buyers, […] Continue Reading
Pointless acts of banning ( 11 March 2007 )
Even if they did, they would likely be flops because they were not commercial movies. The two movies – Apa Khabar, Orang Kampung? by Amir Muhammad and I Don’t Want To Sleep Alone by Tsai Ming Liang – failed to […] Continue Reading
Let’s help make NS work ( 05 March 2007 )
The NS to bring Malaysian youths together is a noble idea but obviously the implementation has not been good. Review need not necessarily be a bad word. No one is talking about scrapping the project. But like any project, we […] Continue Reading
Who watches the watchman? ( 04 March 2007 )
Former Sabah ACA chief Mohamed Ramli Manan has accused his former boss of amassing properties disproportionate to his wealth, including allegedly owning six houses in Pagoh, Johor. He has also been accused of operating two petrol stations. Both types of […] Continue Reading
Reporter’s red tape nightmare ( 26 February 2007 )
The Malaysia Tourism Board had invited 190 journalists from all over the world to cover this special event. The media invite included 17 Indonesian journalists including representatives from three television stations. They enjoyed the Floral Fest and the hospitality […] Continue Reading
Still not so sporting ( 25 February 2007 )
Male spectators were banned, including male members of the press. It made no difference if daddy wanted to cheer his daughter; he would have had to shout from outside the stadium. The only exception was Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul […] Continue Reading
The joke’s now on Malaysia ( 21 February 2007 )
The well-known alim said this was to thwart rape and incest and to protect women “from sex maniacs”. A day after the ensuing furore, Abu Hassan reportedly said his comment was merely a joke and not to be taken […] Continue Reading
Things are looking up ( 18 February 2007 )
We have been reading in the newspapers about the country's numerous economic successes but the trickle-down effect has yet to be felt. Ordinary Malaysians will tell you that their biggest worry is the increasing cost of living. For many wage […] Continue Reading
Jimmy Choo finds a new niche ( 11 February 2007 )
Henry and Choo, like many celebrities in London, are regulars to the restaurant owned by Malaysian Eddie Lim. “This is a very nice restaurant. You must meet the owner, he is from Kuantan and very proud that he is from […] Continue Reading
