Category Archives: On the Beat
Open minds make sharper future leaders ( 25 July 1999 )
Idealism is something positive. University students like to believe they can bring positive changes to the country. It's nothing new. The student representative councils in our universities have always been dominated by PAS-influenced leaders, particularly those from the east coast. […] Continue Reading
Bull brings back confidence ( 18 July 1999 )
As expected, the opposition parties are telling Malaysians that the recovery is not real. The strong market sentiment, they argue, is due to support from government agencies. On the other hand, the Government has come out with a list of […] Continue Reading
Unkind cut for international superspy ( 11 July 1999 )
According to a report in The Star on Friday, the board concluded that numerous cuts would disrupt the flow of the film. Unless you have been in deep freeze, Malaysians would be able to recall that not too long ago, […] Continue Reading
X-factor can bring in the votes ( 04 July 1999 )
For many Penang Barisan Nasional leaders, it's never easy being in the government. The islanders have a reputation for being anti-establishment, which explains why many of the country's more vocal politicians and non-government organisation leaders hail from this state. Dr […] Continue Reading
Be cautious of meddling foreigners ( 27 June 1999 )
Fischer was also quoted as saying that they discussed possible economic scenarios in the future for Indonesia. He said a meeting with Indonesian President B.J. Habibie had been scheduled. The IMF meeting with the opposition leaders took place presumably because […] Continue Reading
Poor attendance at US comedy court ( 20 June 1999 )
We shouldn't get too uptight about the hearing. The American public, particularly the average Joe Sixpack, would be more interested in football and game shows. The hearing was poorly attended, with only three of the 21 panel members present, reflecting […] Continue Reading
Be careful of what you wish for ( 13 June 1999 )
PAS, he added, would have to reorganise the judicial system to make it fall in line with Islamic laws. Takiyuddin also said non-Muslims would not be allowed to take part in policy-making decisions such as those relating to the Constitution […] Continue Reading
Kicked by foot-in-mouth remark ( 30 May 1999 )
The Primary Industries Minister found himself in hot soup last week when he allegedly made a derogatory remark at the Dewan Negara about rubber tappers. He had purportedly said that “in the estate, (it is) very difficult to see whether […] Continue Reading
Undergrads must get priorities right ( 16 May 1999 )
The speakers included Education Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and the respective mentris besar and chief ministers. The decision seems obvious. Umno leaders realise the importance of keeping in touch with tertiary students and the personal touch always makes […] Continue Reading
Need for wider scope of views ( 09 May 1999 )
The unprecedented move attracted much international media attention as the signatures were collected within a week. There would have been more if there was a concerted move to seek the support of journalists from outside the Klang Valley. The petition […] Continue Reading
