Category Archives: On the Beat
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
Small consumers seem to bear the brunt ( 19 September 2004 )
The cut affected the three lifts and the pump to the main water tank, forcing the residents to use the stairs and carry pails of water from a neighbouring block. Their ordeal ended on Friday, 49 hours later, when Tenaga […] Continue Reading
September seems to bring out the terror ( 12 September 2004 )
The sunny weather of summer is regarded as the best time for any covert operation. It is easier to remain undetected or escape in a crowd. Intelligence agencies in many countries increase their terrorism alert in May each year as […] Continue Reading
Anwar is now at the crossroads ( 05 September 2004 )
The glimmer of hope for Anwar and his family became stronger in the last 48 hours before the verdict, prompting speculation of some kind of a deal. A family friend of Anwar narrated how Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan […] Continue Reading
Brickbats normal part of a journalist’s life ( 29 August 2004 )
Journalism is a tough job. I remember my editors telling me, when I first joined The Star, to think hard whether I was committed to the job. For sure, I would not become a rich man. Journalists, they advised, were […] Continue Reading
Inter-faith council will promote tolerance ( 22 August 2004 )
Even his bold decision to speak at the world gathering of church leaders in Kuala Lumpur raised eyebrows among conservative Muslims. The presence of a Muslim leader at a Christian function in the Arab world, particularly in Palestine and Jordan, […] Continue Reading
