Category Archives: On the Beat
FAM, stop kicking us around ( 09 June 2013 )
We want to soar to greater heights in the game that is loved by the people, but the FAM must learn how to accept criticism from those who dare to speak out because they truly love football. THE Football Association […] Continue Reading
Level the playing field ( 02 June 2013 )
Even at the World Cup, the referees use English – not Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or German – in the field to tell the players how they should conduct themselves. It’s as simple as that. MY Indonesian maid, Yuli, has worked […] Continue Reading
Unifying Gimmick ( 26 May 2013 )
Comedian-singer Hilmi Gimmick is able to bring the message of unity, love and peace in one evening more effectively than what our politicians can do in their lifetime. HE calls himself by the stage name Hilmi Gimmick and while he […] Continue Reading
Bring back English schools ( 19 May 2013 )
It is unhealthy for race relations when the student population in Chinese schools is 99.9% Chinese, Tamil schools is 100% Indian and national schools, dubbed Malay schools, is 80% to 90% Malay. SERIOUSLY, the government should allow the use of […] Continue Reading
A welcome break ( 12 May 2013 )
While some politicians are still indulging in racial remarks, young Malaysians were celebrating their icon Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad at the preview of ‘Chow Kit Road! Chow Kit Road! The Musical’. I ATTENDED the preview of Chow Kit Road! Chow […] Continue Reading
GE13: Caught up in the frenzy ( 05 May 2013 )
Over the past two weeks, perfectly rational people appear to have lost their sense of logic and are unable to differentiate between rumours and the truth. THE general election this time has been fiercely fought with both Barisan Nasional and […] Continue Reading
GE13: Felda scheme with a potent voice ( 30 April 2013 )
Meeting the people: Liow speaking during an NGO dinner in Bentong. Lurah Bilut stands tall as the nation’s first Felda scheme, pioneered by settlers from all races from different parts of the country. LURAH BILUT is just about 19km away […] Continue Reading
GE13: Cyber bullies take it out on ‘traitors’ ( 28 April 2013 )
This is a democratic country and we are free to voice our opinion. — International movie star Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh defending her support of Barisan leader Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak The anger directed at those who do not […] Continue Reading
GE13: A gentleman’s fight ( 27 April 2013 )
The PKR candidate is making his second attempt for the Alor Setar parliamentary seat, but strangely, he and his father have only nice things to say about the incumbent. ALOR Mengkudu is lined with huge Barisan Nasional and PAS flags. […] Continue Reading
GE13: A valley divided ( 26 April 2013 )
There are two clear sections in the Lembah Pantai parliamentary constituency where the approach taken by the candidates can either be appealing or inconsequential. WARUNG Nasi Ayam Pak Ayub is a well-known stall at the Kampung Kerinchi low-cost flats. It […] Continue Reading
