Category Archives: On the Beat
Make sure funds are accounted for ( 08 September 2002 )
But he has a good track record. With the support of generous Malaysians, the money would usually pour in. Once the medical treatment is over, Chong would call a press conference for the patient to thank the people. Any excess […] Continue Reading
We have every reason to celebrate ( 01 September 2002 )
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate. While some Malaysians may take national day for granted, there are thousands of foreigners who want to remain in our country. Sorry, we cannot allow you to join in the party because there […] Continue Reading
Law applies to all illegal migrants ( 25 August 2002 )
Amien should, in fact, take responsibility for the high unemployment level in Indonesia instead of running down its neighbour. After all, the man who started the reformasi movement in Indonesia, with the support of the United States then, was instrumental […] Continue Reading
Cheap labour at a heavy cost ( 11 August 2002 )
Playing to the gallery, Jacob skipped bilateral talks between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri in Bali last week and flew to Jakarta instead in ''disgust,'' according to press reports. Two months ago, Jacob […] Continue Reading
Use the language to be good at it ( 04 August 2002 )
Not too long ago, I attended a wedding where he was the master of ceremony. The listeners, comprising family members and friends, who attended the occasion were obviously very proud of him. He has been the most successful person in […] Continue Reading
Fascinating culture of ghosts and phantoms ( 28 July 2002 )
It has also been reported that some visitors walked 1km from the nearest LRT station and jumped across railings to cross the highway to the museum. They are certainly a spirited bunch. There have also been reports that about a […] Continue Reading
Barisan on a stronger footing ( 21 July 2002 )
I beg to disagree. I think the Barisan has performed very well in these two constituencies, never mind if they managed only to win one seat. The important point here is that Barisan managed to win the Pendang parliamentary seat […] Continue Reading
Rosy hudud picture becoming horror show ( 14 July 2002 )
In the run-up to the 1999 general election, there was no shortage of opposition politicians, who appeared along with their PAS counterparts at ceramahs, singing the same tune. Trips were organised by some misguided Chinese groups to Kelantan and Terengganu […] Continue Reading
Gender separation moves worry non-Muslims ( 19 May 2002 )
The PAS-controlled state has also said that all female models were required to wear the tudung (headscarf) in posters and other forms of advertisements. The Terengganu government recently reportedly said that it wanted hotels and chalets to build separate swimming […] Continue Reading
Good reasons for PM to hold early polls ( 05 May 2002 )
Dr Mahathir's popularity is at an all-time high while the opposition front comprising PAS, Parti Keadilan Nasional and Parti Rakyat Malaysia is in disarray. Keadilan itself is struggling to keep intact following a series of resignations of its top leaders. […] Continue Reading
