Category Archives: On the Beat
Farewell, my dear friend Ewe Jin ( 20 November 2016 )
Shining example: Ewe Jin taught his readers to always be grateful and enjoy the simple things in life. He was one of the kindest, most generous and positive people I have had the privilege of knowing. HIS Sunday Starters column […] Continue Reading
Stop biting the helping hand ( 13 November 2016 )
YOU can be angry with Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak but let’s not lose our objectivity. The Prime Minister brought in RM144bil worth of deals signed between Malaysia and China. Many Asean countries are eyeing that kind of money from […] Continue Reading
Keep China’s faith in us ( 06 November 2016 )
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (L) and China's Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing. – EPA IT’S no longer a topic that is discussed in hushed tones at functions attended by diplomats and […] Continue Reading
Let us do more against graft ( 30 October 2016 )
File picture BY now, it’s clear that many ordinary Malaysians have the perception that corruption in this country has degenerated into a hugely disturbing situation. To many of us, rightly or wrongly, corruption has become an entrenched culture involving many […] Continue Reading
It’s just a word lah, come on ( 23 October 2016 )
Cool monikers: Fans of Rapper Snoop Dogg, Singaporean band Black Dog Bone and our very own Alleycats have had no issues with their name. The hot dog issue has made Malaysia famous for the wrong reason. Let it go, most […] Continue Reading
There is no place for bigotry ( 16 October 2016 )
RED Shirts leader Datuk Md Jamal Yunus had yet to be born when the racial riots of May 13, 1969 broke out. And that means the ikan bakar restaurant owner and privileged beneficiary of approved permits to import luxury cars […] Continue Reading
Take a look at us now ( 09 October 2016 )
Malaysia is facing a host of issues and let’s get real, the NCC2 is sorely needed to deal with these matters to propel our nation forward. WE have a love-hate relationship with foreign workers. Malaysians complain endlessly about the increasing […] Continue Reading
It’s time to hold NCC 2 meetings ( 02 October 2016 )
Online platform: Let Malaysians show that they can go beyond the meaningless chatter on social media and to offer views with substance. IT’S certainly a good proposal that needs attention. There are plenty of reasons why the time has come […] Continue Reading
Sense and sensibility must prevail ( 25 September 2016 )
The EC must serve the interest of Malaysians of all races, certainly not politicians as they come and go. IT’S a good way out with the Barisan Nasional setting up a panel to assess and consolidate different views among the […] Continue Reading
Our diversity, our asset ( 18 September 2016 )
THERE was a time when to brand a fellow Malaysian as a communist would mean a kiss of death. There were some Malay politicians and journalists who were given this label, and it ruined their political career and probably their […] Continue Reading
