Category Archives: On the Beat
The year of little notoriety ( 31 December 2000 )
There are only so many follow-up stories that can be written about Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since his sacking in 1998. International viewers must be sick of seeing the same file pictures by now. The bad news is the world […] Continue Reading
Think hard about our future ( 24 December 2000 )
But here we are, starting the new century, still caught in the politics of the 50s. We are shamelessly debating openly, with some hostility and anger, issues championed by politicians who are now retired or dead. The same political script […] Continue Reading
Opposition eyes the next round ( 17 December 2000 )
A further dent to its image was the public fallout between the DAP and PAS over controversial statements made by PAS leaders, including the ban on women taking part in Quran recital contests, separate payment counters for men and women […] Continue Reading
Open show of Youth-ful anger ( 10 December 2000 )
In five years, Hishammuddin rose from a Member of Parliament to full minister and head of Umno Youth. (He was acting head of the movement before assuming the post unopposed at this year's Umno general assembly). But the ratings have […] Continue Reading
The alarm clock is still ringing ( 03 December 2000 )
Barisan leaders can be expected to offer numerous excuses and to shift the blame for the defeat to others except themselves. Excuses put forward include the use of religious and racial issues and rough campaigning tactics. The Opposition has also […] Continue Reading
Slugging it out for crumbs ( 26 November 2000 )
Following the meeting on Wednesday, the DAP issued a tame statement to say it was putting off a decision on whether to stay in the coalition and would “conduct a comprehensive review of DAP's position.'' Trouble erupted last week between […] Continue Reading
Give us a battle of wits, not fists ( 19 November 2000 )
This is unprecedented in Malaysian legislative history. There have been walkouts, uncouth language and challenges of a fight outside the chambers, but never punch-ups. In Parliament, there has always been a lot of hot air for political expediency before both […] Continue Reading
Third World-like American polls ( 12 November 2000 )
Like a sore loser, the Democratic candidate said the election battle was not over. In all likelihood, the results would probably be disputed and taken to court, throwing the nation into disarray. The two candidates are holding onto the edge […] Continue Reading
Unity and quality education above all ( 05 November 2000 )
Its task should be to convince the other races why it opposes the project which is aimed at national integration. Certainly an objective of such over-riding importance deserves the support of all Malaysians. Under the Vision School concept, three schools […] Continue Reading
The fight is now on all fronts ( 29 October 2000 )
Recently, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad was met by demonstrating students during his visits to the United Kingdom and the United States. In one instance, the protestors – comprising more Pakistani students than Malaysians – succeeded in attracting international attention […] Continue Reading
