Category Archives: On the Beat
It’s the time to unite, not to divide ( 19 December 2004 )
Buying a gift can sometimes become more than just a hassle, even agonising when love and loyalty is measured in terms of the value of the gift. Most of us, whether we wish to admit it, remember and appreciate the […] Continue Reading
Act fast to boost island’s sagging image ( 12 December 2004 )
It was a terrible blow to me because in many of my previous travels overseas, Penang was better known than Malaysia – but not any more. Penang, as had been discussed in several newspaper reports and commentaries, has disappeared from […] Continue Reading
Anti-smoking move is no light matter ( 05 December 2004 )
On coming home, it was a delight as a non-smoker to read a move by the Human Resources Ministry to ban smoking in all workplaces in order to provide a clean and healthy environment for employees. This move, which is […] Continue Reading
National flower being taken for granted ( 28 November 2004 )
Instead, we are comfortable putting up buntings and banners with printed bunga raya, along with Jalur Gemilang, at official functions. You won't find it being used as bouquets at important gatherings. That's the respect we accord our national flower these […] Continue Reading
Sales tax on PDA will widen digital divide ( 21 November 2004 )
Telecom operators, universities, fast-food operators, shopping malls and private companies are investing in hotspots to enable PDA users with Wifi and Bluetooth (wireless connections) to remain online. Even our police have started using PDAs on a trial basis to access […] Continue Reading
Make the Pearl of the Orient shine again ( 14 November 2004 )
It may hurt but the fact is that the state lost its competitive edge long ago. It's not news any more but what is sad is that there appears to be a state of denial and indifference on the part […] Continue Reading
Of good maids and those from hell ( 07 November 2004 )
In both cases, they were not angry that their maids had quit on them as they had every right to do so but the lies that were thrown at them in their attempt to cover up their weaknesses. Often, we […] Continue Reading
Readers still have much to learn about Pak Lah ( 31 October 2004 )
Not forgetting the same "favourite singers" at almost every dinner. They must have profited quite a bit from being branded as Dr Mahathir's choice singers for 22 years. One actually ended up getting a Datuk award. To get the facts […] Continue Reading
Shameful acts of title-chasers ( 24 October 2004 )
In short, if a person has not put in the years of work to earn his academic title, he does not deserve to use it. It is appalling when a businessman who did not even complete his secondary education hands […] Continue Reading
The public expect their MPs to speak up ( 17 October 2004 )
They are the ones who spend the first 20 minutes of their opening address at functions and party meetings raving about the ministers and leaders in attendance. Last week, to our surprise, some of the Barisan Nasional backbenchers stood up […] Continue Reading
