Category Archives: On the Beat
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
Title entitlement ( 18 September 2022 )
THERE must be consistency. When the Sultan of Selangor ordered state awards bestowed on former prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, to be revoked, Malaysians found out that they still had to address Najib by his title. He may have […] Continue Reading
Faux tales ( 11 September 2022 )
FAKE news about Datuk Seri Najib Razak has shifted into overdrive even though he’s already incarcerated at Kajang Prison. Last week, two social media postings about the former premier made their rounds. It’s unbelievable the number of people – including […] Continue Reading
Walk the talk ( 04 September 2022 )
Standing out: Many commended Cheah for his readiness to speak up on national issues that concern the people in his open letter to fellow Malaysians on National Day. NOT many renowned Malaysian businessmen would want to openly discuss issues affecting […] Continue Reading
Too soon for a pardon ( 28 August 2022 )
Loyal followers: Najib meeting his supporters at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on Aug 23. Some are demanding a royal pardon for the former prime minister. – IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star LET’S not make a mockery of the judicial process. […] Continue Reading
Forces face farce ( 21 August 2022 )
Under construction: One of the controversial littoral combat ships at the Boustead Naval Shipyard in Lumut. THE current controversy surrounding the purchase of six littoral combat ships (LCS), which is burning RM11bil of taxpayers’ hard-earned money, isn’t the first discrepancy […] Continue Reading
Hope in our Rulers ( 14 August 2022 )
Leading the way: Their Majesties the King and Queen have openly wished Christians Merry Christmas annually when the greeting has been questioned by some who claim it should be prohibited. – Istana Negara Facebook page IT may seem odd that […] Continue Reading
Race-y reflections ( 07 August 2022 )
Dr Mahathir announcing the formation of a new coalition comprising Malay-based parties, non-governmental organisations, academics and professionals, recently. – AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star THE last thing the country needs is another political entity that champions race and religion exclusively. Who cares […] Continue Reading
