Category Archives: On the Beat
A choice that will leave lasting impact ( 16 March 2004 )
The tourists' offence: eating when Muslims were performing their prayers. The customers scurried off, leaving their half-eaten food, and the terrified hawkers hid behind their stalls. That was the first impression, and probably a lasting one, for Salim, a seasoned […] Continue Reading
We must reject extremism ( 12 March 2004 )
This is perhaps because Malaysians comprise many different racial, religious and social groups at various stages of development and we tend to view issues from different perspectives, coloured by our ethnic or religious backgrounds. Malaysia is a lucky country in […] Continue Reading
It all boils down to Abdullah and his agenda ( 04 March 2004 )
"I will be issuing a statement and I will leave it to the Election Commission to decide on the nomination and polling dates," he said, sensing the air of relief in the room. There would be no press conference, as […] Continue Reading
Battle royale taking shape in Kedah ( 27 February 2004 )
One party head, in particular, was concerned whether his party would get any seat at all, but yesterday's meeting was just the first round as more meetings have been scheduled in the coming days. There was another important matter on […] Continue Reading
Speculation of Parliament dissolution ( 26 February 2004 )
A day earlier, news had broken out that the Prime Minister had called off his plans to attend the Group of 15 summit in Caracas, Venezuela, to concentrate on the elections, but he avoided being drawn into the question, saying […] Continue Reading
Strong signs that polls will be called soon ( 23 February 2004 )
It's a long journey for the parties involved as they have to fly to London or Frankfurt for a connecting flight to Caracas. There have been no signals from the Prime Minister's office over the status of Abdullah's itinerary, which […] Continue Reading
Parties in high gear as polls fever rises ( 15 February 2004 )
He also ordered the state liaison committees to activate their election machinery to involve members at every level. But Abdullah has said he will visit Teheran from Feb 18 for a conference on aid for developing countries. Then there is […] Continue Reading
Unfair of PAS to reject Kongsi Raya do ( 08 February 2004 )
The Federal Constitution also clearly stipulates the right of the Chinese community to practise their traditions. Moreover, the school authorities, under the jurisdiction of the Education Ministry, had given the nod for the gathering to be held at SK Sultan […] Continue Reading
An informed public can help fight bird flu ( 01 February 2004 )
But the disease is no laughing matter. We have banned the import of chicken from Thailand and we must ensure that our soldiers do not let their guard down in preventing any attempt to smuggle chickens across the border. The […] Continue Reading
An informed public can help fight bird flu ( 01 February 2004 )
But the disease is no laughing matter. We have banned the import of chicken from Thailand and we must ensure that our soldiers do not let their guard down in preventing any attempt to smuggle chickens across the border. The […] Continue Reading
