Category Archives: On the Beat
Held in high regard in Havana ( 16 April 2000 )
Speaking in Spanish, he wanted to know what newspaper I represented and whether everything was fine. There was little time to bring up my request, through his Foreign Ministry, to secure an interview. Although Castro is known to speak fluent […] Continue Reading
Media rules must change in Info Age ( 02 April 2000 )
Over a meal of nasi briyani, Pak Lah exchanged views with the editors on the technological changes taking place in the media. His statements are timely as Malaysian journalists will join their counterparts in celebrating World Press Freedom Day on […] Continue Reading
Gesture that has spiced up Sanggang ( 26 March 2000 )
The Opposition has demanded that Adnan be reprimanded and give an immediate and unconditional apology. Adnan's reply that he was merely reacting to the “abuses and extreme harassment by aggressive PAS supporters'' was unacceptable, they argued. They pointed out that […] Continue Reading
Taking on PAS in its own game ( 19 March 2000 )
In last year's polls, the Barisan won the Sanggang state seat by beating PAS with a 1,038 vote majority. According to Barisan campaigners, the slim margin was a result of backing from Chinese voters. Although the Chinese voters made up […] Continue Reading
Ku Li sending out fuzzy signals ( 12 March 2000 )
Razaleigh is certainly well aware that the task would not be easy. He may have received the first nomination from the Tanah Merah division from Kelantan but no one should expect a sudden avalanche of support. The nomination by the […] Continue Reading
Get a clearer picture first before acting ( 05 March 2000 )
These groups reportedly fear that viewing these movies might bring negative effects on community unity and the future direction of the people. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad, when asked by the media on these calls, said there should […] Continue Reading
PAS needs to try harder in wooing non-Malays ( 27 February 2000 )
In Kelantan, Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat announced a Chinese-Muslim as a state executive councillor. These are clever public relations moves by PAS in its effort to project a gentler and multi-ethnic image. With their flowing robes and […] Continue Reading
Critics going off track on F1 race ( 20 February 2000 )
The former academician would have probably forgotten what he advocated. His intentions, although sincere, was short-sighted. And that, of course, separates those who make things happen and those who merely complain. Twenty years later, TV sets are so cheap that […] Continue Reading
All eyes on top Umno posts ( 13 February 2000 )
Should that be the case, it means Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be nominated for the two posts. The deputy's post has been left vacant since the expulsion of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. […] Continue Reading
Jumping with outrage over jump fiasco ( 30 January 2000 )
It should also draw up a timeframe for the team to return the loan. But there is more here than just the question of money. The whole country was misled into believing a government sanctioned mission accomplished something it did […] Continue Reading
