Category Archives: On the Beat
Some issues transcend politics ( 02 May 1999 )
The book's sub-heading, Shit @ P***mak @ PM, is a little crude. The asterisks have been used by newspapers to replace three letters to make it printable. But I have to agree with the National Laureate on certain points. Those […] Continue Reading
In the thick of wooing the Chinese ( 25 April 1999 )
Out of the 192 seats in Parliament, 144 seats are in the peninsula. Of the seats in the peninsula, more than 70% are Malay-majority and over 20% non-Malay majority. The rest are considered racially mixed. As the fractious opposition parties […] Continue Reading
Political ideals face ballot box test ( 18 April 1999 )
PAS, he believed, would accept the practical side of modern life once they form the next government. On a trip to the east coast recently to promote mak yong and wayang kulit, he faced the harsh realities. PAS supporters roughed […] Continue Reading
An unhealthy kind of speculation ( 11 April 1999 )
More importantly, it succeeded in ending vicious rumours on the Internet by his political opponents. This is not the first time rumours of his health had been circulated, particularly on the stock market. We often forget that Dr Mahathir is […] Continue Reading
Grey areas line path to democracy ( 04 April 1999 )
Malaysians have reasons to be concerned with political developments in Indonesia. The strife in our neighbouring country is much too near for our comfort. Kalimantan is just at our doorstep. The madness saw 12,000 Madurese refugees sweltering in Pontianak with […] Continue Reading
Hollow ring to claim of united opposition ( 28 March 1999 )
The party, encouraged by what it perceives to be growing sentiments against the Government, is no longer talking about denying Barisan Nasional its two-thirds majority but about forming the next federal government. The white moon, green flags are now seen […] Continue Reading
Using JE issue to breed distrust ( 21 March 1999 )
The villagers, predominantly of the Foochow community, knew each other well and many had continued with their family business of pig farming. But things have changed since the outbreak of the deadly viral disease Japanese Encephalitis. Like their neighbours in […] Continue Reading
Some political issues are difficult to stomach ( 14 March 1999 )
Last Saturday, Klang MP and Wanita MCA deputy chairman Dr Tan Yee Kew led a group of community leaders to a feast of bah kut teh to prove there is no reason to fear a belly-up eating pork. A few […] Continue Reading
Fit to carry on playing a key role ( 21 February 1999 )
In recent years, the MCA has been able to consolidate its strength in the government. That in many ways is due to the electoral support given by the community. The party has since carried out numerous projects close to the […] Continue Reading
Pact could be a double-edged sword ( 14 February 1999 )
DAP and PAS can present a powerful combination without eating into each other's turf. As established parties, their leaders command a huge following. Despite their complaints of alleged media blackouts, their prominence is certainly due to continuous coverage by the […] Continue Reading
