Category Archives: On the Beat

Spirit of the season: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, who is well-known for his very muhibbah personality, with (from left) Datuk Kuik Cheng Kang (Group Editor In Chief, Media Chinese International Ltd), Datin Paduka Esther Ng (Chief […] Continue Reading

Blow softened: Subsidies are keeping petrol prices low in Malaysia – for now. — The Star THE conflict in the Middle East between the United States-Israel and Iran has thrown the rest of the world into serious disarray. We all […] Continue Reading

Blow softened: Subsidies are keeping petrol prices low in Malaysia – for now. — The Star THE conflict in the Middle East between the United States-Israel and Iran has thrown the rest of the world into serious disarray. We all […] Continue Reading

No carte blanche: Dr Sam (centre) with other PAS leaders including (from left) deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, and secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. Many non-Muslims are asking if Dr Sam […] Continue Reading

An authentic ride: In ‘Sandiwara’, one character Yeoh plays is a carefree waitress who whizzes through the alleys lined with pre-war houses on her bicycle in George Town. — Photos: Sandiwara/Self-Portrait OSCAR winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s 10-minute film could […] Continue Reading

Traffic towards Penang and on the island is always bad during the holidays. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star MY family and I have always made it a point to travel home to Penang for the Chinese New Year reunion dinner […] Continue Reading

Historical temple: The Sri Maha Mariamman Koil on Kretay Estate, aka Ranggoon Estate, in Kerteh, Terengganu, was built by rubber tappers in the 1920s. Many old temples now find themselves on state or private land, making ownership complex, activist Arutchelvan […] Continue Reading

Agriculture makes up less than 2% of Selangor’s total GDP. In many areas like Hulu Selangor, it is common to see cattle from nearby farms encroaching on residential areas and public roads. — The Star IT’S always difficult when long-term […] Continue Reading

Big bill: Malaysia relies heavily on imports like rice, meat, dairy and medicine. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star IT has been a good run for the ringgit. It continues to streng-then against the greenback, making it the best currency performer […] Continue Reading

Constitutional right: A strong Malay language curriculum ensures that no child grows up isolated from the broader society they will eventually have to navigate, says the writer. — Filepic/The Star I FIND it very hard to accept when Malaysians struggle […] Continue Reading