Category Archives: On the Beat
A light rap will send the wrong message ( 05 November 2006 )
On Thursday, Zakaria announced his decision to resign as a councillor of the local authority after the Umno supreme council ordered him to pull out from the swearing-in ceremony for the councillors on Wednesday. Despite the defiance put up by […] Continue Reading
All we hope for is a fresh beginning ( 29 October 2006 )
After all, it was their first four-eyed meeting, but all hopes seem to be shattered now. While Malaysians expect some bits of information from the meeting, they would have respected some form of confidentiality and discretion. Certainly, Malaysians are realistic […] Continue Reading
If we don’t watch it, we’ll be left behind ( 22 October 2006 )
Regular visitors to Jakarta can feel the economic excitement as the government under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono continues its pro-business approach by loosening its control in many areas. It doesn't come as a surprise that Indonesia has managed to overtake Malaysia […] Continue Reading
We must preserve our multi-cultural identity ( 15 October 2006 )
Dr Syed Ali, in a strong rebuttal, said Mohd Fauzi Mustaffa was not fit to hold the position at Takaful and that he should repent for his arrogance in thinking that he has knowledge on the matter. He agreed […] Continue Reading
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Let us forge together to develop our tanah air ( 10 October 2006 )
The Prime Minister said the report by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (Asli) was wrong as it was based on incorrect information. Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the information used by the Economic Planning Unit involved 600,000 companies. […] Continue Reading
Making of the nation is the work of all races ( 01 October 2006 )
Since last month, senior Umno leaders had dropped hints that the party polls, scheduled for November 2007, would be deferred. By postponing the party elections, the Umno leadership would be able to reduce the tension in the party, particularly the […] Continue Reading
Business goes on as usual despite coup ( 24 September 2006 )
Walking off in a huff, he received a telephone call from a military officer in Bangkok."Thaksin here, I am still at the UN, what is this talk about a coup? Tell me what's happening? "My ministers and generals told me […] Continue Reading
Fighting graft a bigger challenge ( 17 September 2006 )
Although he already has his hands full taking on the criminals, he has promised that he will investigate allegations of corruption and that the public can give information about his officers if they have evidence. Musa has asked for evidence […] Continue Reading
Herculean task awaits new IGP ( 10 September 2006 )
We no longer feel safe any more. Robbers and snatch thieves have become more ruthless, no longer satisfied with just escaping with the loot. No warnings are given these days, with victims being brutally attacked, sometimes with tragic consequences. Snatch […] Continue Reading
