Category Archives: On the Beat

As if scripted, many of us are loathe to authenticate the information, and instead, simply forward it. To add insult to injury, some even included a caveat saying they weren’t sure how true the data was but shared it anyway. […] Continue Reading

Honorific hoax: Be warned, fake title holders – thanks to social media and public scrutiny, you’re being watched. — 123rf THERE must be an assumption that it’s easy to get a Datukship in Malaysia. After all, there are so many […] Continue Reading

Women in charge: Newly-minted KL Mayor Maimunah and Customs director-general Anis (bottom) are ready for the tough battle ahead after they declared war on graft and the abuse of power. — Photos: The Star IF the men are failing, then […] Continue Reading

The Proton e.MAS 7 electric SUV was unveiled recently. Let’s axe the X owner and turn our attention to the Chinese, especially Geely, for collaboration as they’re a committed partner who’s here for the long haul, says the writer. — […] Continue Reading

Digital fentanyl: We have all become addicts to social networking, making many fear losing access to these platforms if they fall foul of their rules or guidelines, says the writer. — 123rf DEPENDING on which side you are on, the […] Continue Reading

For all: Lest we forget, vernacular schools are government-aided and supported. But instead of waiting for handouts from the Education Ministry, Chinese schools engage in a variety of initiatives to raise funds and improve their facilities. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star […] Continue Reading

Heavy consequences: We should not be too quick to condemn and pass judgement, or worse, bully someone on social media. — 123rf FREEDOM of speech has been taken for a ride recently on social media under the guise of ignorance. […] Continue Reading

Malaysians have remained happy with cheap diesel, petrol, cooking oil, flour, rice, and other food items, but the bill has now gone out of control. — AFP THIS is obviously poor timing for the head of government of any country […] Continue Reading

United in sports: The Olympic rings in the Place du Trocadéro in Paris. Malaysians of all races will be looking forward to seeing the country’s contingent marching into the stadium come July 26. — ANN JEA/Wikimedia Commons I CAN’T wait […] Continue Reading

Unbearable: There’s usually a sea of umbrellas in Kuala Lumpur nowadays as tourists try to protect themselves from the scorching sun. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star MOST Malaysians are quite aware about the importance of preserving the environment and the need […] Continue Reading