Category Archives: On the Beat
Diversity on the silver screen ( 06 February 2011 )
We hope the move will also lead to Malaysian film-makers who produce works other than in Bahasa Malaysia enjoying financial support and incentives from the various government agencies. Previously, a Malaysian movie that was not predominantly in Bahasa Malaysia was […] Continue Reading
Loosen up, not tighten up ( 30 January 2011 )
It would be naive of anyone at the Home Ministry to assume that there would be no objection to the proposal. The idea is preposterous and regressive in this Digital Age, and this can only happen when Analogue Age officials […] Continue Reading
Pulau Jerejak: Be man enough to take the blame ( 23 January 2011 )
The losses stemmed from the Tropical Island Resort (TIR) development project, which is a joint venture between the Penang Development Corporation and the federal government-owned Urban Development Authority (UDA). The PDC holds 49% of the stakes while UDA owns the […] Continue Reading
Plus: A deal we must closely monitor ( 16 January 2011 )
Last week, it was reported that UEM-EPF remained the only bidders for PEB after unknown Jelas Ulung failed to put in the stipulated RM50mil deposit required to undertake the acquisition and MMC Bhd did not put in their bid. MMC […] Continue Reading
Will polls only be next year? ( 09 January 2011 )
The victories at Galas and Batu Sapi have certainly been a morale booster and it is likely that the Barisan will retain the Tenang state seat in Johor. In Galas and Batu Sapi, the Barisan held on tightly to the […] Continue Reading
Hoping for the new in 2011 ( 03 January 2011 )
And they have found a whole new base of supporters among those whose parents were busy changing their nappies while these same politicians were making a mess of the country. Then there are those who are still in government, after […] Continue Reading
Hoping for the new in 2011 ( 02 January 2011 )
Then there are those who are still in government, after all these years, some clinging on to their positions believing that no one else can be as good. Some are still as arrogant as ever, still refusing to learn their […] Continue Reading
Certain matters should be private ( 19 December 2010 )
The debate has continued over whether the world would become a safer place with these leaks or even whether the strain in relations between countries would benefit from the bits of diplomatic gossip. Certain things, as we are all aware, […] Continue Reading
Support MACC in anti-graft fight ( 12 December 2010 )
The bad news is the police force has been perceived by Malaysians to be the most corrupt – beating civil servants, those in the business sector, judiciary and even politicians, according to the survey. It’s certainly one top rank that […] Continue Reading
Taps may run dry due to impasse ( 05 December 2010 )
The plant is needed to meet the demand for water from the people in the Klang Valley until the year 2025. One very worried man is Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui who has raised […] Continue Reading
