Category Archives: On the Beat
Malaysia must move on ( 27 November 2022 )
Great expectations: Anwar – pictured here receiving congratulatory calls from world leaders in the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya – will have to move fast to heal a nation sick of politicking. — PMO WE’RE clearly living in interesting but […] Continue Reading
Malaysia the winner ( 20 November 2022 )
Image: Vecteezy Now that the people have cast their votes, we must make sure our victorious politicians walk the talk. Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable. — Franz Kafka IT has been a gruelling campaign and […] Continue Reading
Unity government in store? ( 13 November 2022 )
It is likely that none of the major groups will get a majority, so they will need to form pacts. WITH barely a week to go before Malaysians hit the polls, the preliminary assessment is that the results will likely […] Continue Reading
Bee in their bonnets ( 06 November 2022 )
With their unceremonious removal, angry warlords could be on the rampage. NO doubt, they are the big names in Umno, with positions at national, state and division levels, too. They are the warlords with immense power who influence many party […] Continue Reading
The great DPM poser ( 30 October 2022 )
The more the fairer?: The suggestion is for a DPM each from Sabah, Sarawak and the Peninsula. ‘Good intentions’ aside, three is a crowd in an already bloated administration. WHY do we need two or three Deputy Prime Ministers? Aren’t […] Continue Reading
Bumpy ride ahead ( 24 October 2022 )
Long process: Election Commission staff preparing election materials to be delivered to various parliamentary constituencies in Sarawak for the 15th General Election. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star IT’S going to be a protracted process. In fact, the 14-day campaign period is […] Continue Reading
Respect and tolerance ( 16 October 2022 )
In a multiracial country like Malaysia, there is simply no room for religious prejudice. POLITICS has become the mainstay of the media ahead of the general election, but there were two important announcements made by the Sultan of Selangor, towards […] Continue Reading
On tenterhooks ( 09 October 2022 )
Like roulette, the nation is embroiled in a guessing game for the next general election. THE 15th General Election, which must be held by Sept 16 next year, has become the most difficult one to predict. Currently, its date is […] Continue Reading
When fake goes mainstream ( 02 October 2022 )
Free and footloose: Xi arriving at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of the Chinese National Day in Beijing, a few days after the many rumours and even some news reports of him being put under house […] Continue Reading
As US economy sinks, others pay the price ( 25 September 2022 )
THE US Federal Reserve has only one aim – to continue its jumbo interest hikes to curb inflation in that country even if it means the rest of the world suffers. In short, we can all drop dead but it’s […] Continue Reading
