Category Archives: On the Beat
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
Facing challenges together ( 12 October 2004 )
The speech had to be different from those delivered by the rest of the Barisan Nasional component parties, which had already held their general assemblies. But more importantly, it had to be substantive, refreshing and meaningful. It could not be […] Continue Reading
Drop those who play the racial card ( 10 October 2004 )
Aware of this, Abdullah sent a note listing the names of a few people who grew up with him in Kepala Batas. On the list were his teacher, a Chinese man, an Indian engineer and a grassroots Umno leader. His […] Continue Reading
MCA going all out to promote lifelong learning ( 07 October 2004 )
Education can be fun, creative and continuous if the lessons are correctly carried out and, in the end, help upgrade the skills and resourcefulness of Malaysians to enable them be more competitive. From qigong exercises to calligraphy to basic computer […] Continue Reading
Dubious characters give Datuks a bad name ( 03 October 2004 )
Some of these individuals, especially businessmen, are hardly in their 40s and their contribution to the state or nation – a main criterion – is almost unknown. Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim is the only […] Continue Reading
Money talk spoils it for the winners ( 26 September 2004 )
Several reporters complained of Umno campaigners offering to pay for their meals; one journalist claimed that when she asked for the bill after a meal, it was already taken care of. But, as Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi […] Continue Reading
