Category Archives: On the Beat
Reason for the season ( 27 December 2020 )
Somehow, the significance of Dec 25 to the Christian community continues to elude many in our beautifully plural society. CHRISTMAS Day may be over, but we should still be talking about this special occasion since the world is still celebrating […] Continue Reading
Rocking the boat ( 20 December 2020 )
Photo: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star Financial logic is shaking the foundations of the Penang ferry’s nostalgic appeal. IF there’s a valid reason for Penang’s iconic ferry service to be retained, then it’s merely to preserve heritage and aesthetics. However, that […] Continue Reading
Getting ready for Covid-19 vaccines ( 13 December 2020 )
Royal approval: UAE’s Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum receiving an injection of a Covid-19 vaccine. — AFP THERE’S finally light at the end of the tunnel from a dark period in modern history. The race to […] Continue Reading
The zoo’s last legs ( 06 December 2020 )
Time to rest: Saleng’s age is equivalent to 178 human years and he has not had a female companion in many years. — Filepic/The Star (2017) THERE was a time when going to the zoo was an exciting family affair, […] Continue Reading
DBKL act leaves behind bitter taste ( 29 November 2020 )
IT’S the government’s job to grease the wheels for businesses to stay afloat, especially the smaller ones, as Malaysians struggle with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic The new 2021 liquor guidelines have banned the sale of hard liquor in […] Continue Reading
Shooting from the hip ( 22 November 2020 )
It’s a malaise rooted deep in the legacy of our political forefathers, and we want none of it. IT’S common knowledge that the ringgit’s value has depreciated. Anyone needing to purchase foreign currencies for trade and travel purposes can vouch […] Continue Reading
Comedy takes court ( 15 November 2020 )
Why seek rib-tickling fun only in predictable spots when they can also be found in unexpected places – like Dewan Rakyat. IF Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong Kin Seng intended to grab the headlines, then the Gabungan Parti […] Continue Reading
All is not what it seems ( 08 November 2020 )
I’M not a Donald Trump fan and am ecstatic that he has to vacate the White House. I can’t stand his smirk, bravado and arrogance. His endless bashing of obstacles in his way or politics, often racist in nature, has […] Continue Reading
Royal reasons for progress ( 01 November 2020 )
IF anyone expects our politicians to stop plotting and instead wholeheartedly heed the advice of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, then they’re setting themselves up for disappointment. All the pledges by our political party leaders […] Continue Reading
Too close for comfort ( 25 October 2020 )
Covid-19 patients were once mere statistics, but with a spike in cases, friends and colleagues are also falling victim to the deadly virus. MOST of us would like to think the Covid-19 pandemic is something that affects others, possibly, people […] Continue Reading
