Category Archives: On the Beat
Of protocol and privilege ( 10 June 2018 )
FINALLY, long-suffering Malaysians will be spared the agony of knowing what to do with ministers and dignitaries when they are invited to events. That includes what to give these VIPs as gifts, which is a very Malaysian way of thanking […] Continue Reading
Food for thought ( 03 June 2018 )
Total disgrace: Many restaurants extend their food preparation and washing up areas to the rear of their premises which is unhygienic and unlawful. The workers washing their food trays in a pothole filled with putrid, gutter-infused rain water last week […] Continue Reading
Pretty hate machine ( 27 May 2018 )
Controversial: The BTN has been accused of promoting racism, bigotry, disunity and intolerance in the name of instilling patriotism through its activities, like this in the National Transformation Training Programme. IF there’s one government agency which needs a complete overhaul […] Continue Reading
Man in the mirror ( 20 May 2018 )
A new government, a new political culture, and for Malaysians, a much more modest working practice by our national leaders – these are among the things that need to take shape. However, no one expects our ministers to travel economy […] Continue Reading
The beginning of a new chapter ( 13 May 2018 )
Shock win: Pakatan Harapan defied the odds to win the 14th general election and now is the time for the new government to deliver on its promises. — Reuters THE country’s general election just ended, the victors in jubilant mood […] Continue Reading
Vitriol not valid or vital ( 06 May 2018 )
Not worth losing sleep over: It is better to turn to family and friends, who are more likely to help immediately, instead of politicians who only turn up to see us once every five years. THERE’S something toxic about politics […] Continue Reading
Malay waves, not tsunami ( 29 April 2018 )
Status quo expected: Merdeka Center reported that any swing in Malay support towards the Opposition will not be enough for Pakatan Harapan to wrest Putrajaya from Barisan Nasional. THERE is dissatisfaction among Malay voters, especially those living in urban constituencies […] Continue Reading
Don’t brush aside the goodwill ( 22 April 2018 )
Fruitful friendship: National carmaker Proton was given a boost when Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group came to its rescue last year. A graphic being circulated on social media has the Chinese flag planted all over a map of Peninsular […] Continue Reading
Down to the wire with the Malays ( 15 April 2018 )
IF you haven’t already heard this one before, it will be the Malay and bumiputra voters, mainly in rural areas, who will determine what the next government looks like. Despite the racket from urbanites, be it in private discussions or […] Continue Reading
When everything is possible ( 08 April 2018 )
Flag war: Party flags of various colours have already been put up around the country in the buzz for the upcoming general election. NO one, not even in his wildest dreams, would have imagined that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad would […] Continue Reading
