Category Archives: On the Beat
Why harp on a non-issue? ( 11 April 2010 )
So, like many people, I am finding it hard to understand why we feel the need to avoid answering plainly if we are Malaysian first, or Malay, Chinese or Indian first. In fact, none of our politicians, who are worried […] Continue Reading
We can’t cling on to our old ways ( 04 April 2010 )
There were fears of jobs being lost, just like in the US, and many companies which rely on exports began to reassess their strategies and in some cases, knee-jerk reactions as they braced for dropping revenues. Sign of approval: Surveys […] Continue Reading
Don’t tear down a noble idea ( 28 March 2010 )
CONTROVERSY is brewing over whether the 1Malaysia slogan is original. The accusation is that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s unity slogan is a carbon copy of the “One Israel” concept devised for the Jewish state. Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar […] Continue Reading
MCA polls: Great expectations ( 21 March 2010 )
ONE week – that’s all the time the candidates contesting in the MCA election will have to campaign. They will file their nominations tomorrow and by next Sunday, the delegates will decide their fate. But it will be a […] Continue Reading
In pole position for the Sarawak election ( 14 March 2010 )
THE number of politicians from Kuala Lumpur, including the Prime Minister, making their way to Sarawak has increased over the past one month as talk of a state election steps up. Media organisations have also started to make logistic preparations […] Continue Reading
It pays to fight crime together ( 07 March 2010 )
LET’S give credit when credit is due. The clear drop of crime rate is certainly encouraging in the current war against crime, which is part of the Government’s transformation programme. In January, street crimes registered a 13% drop in crime […] Continue Reading
The old ways no longer work ( 28 February 2010 )
EVERY product has a shelf life and any manufacturer will know that he has to re-brand and re-package the product every few years to make it attractive and competitive. He also has to understand the demands of his loyal customers […] Continue Reading
Not a good year for the big cats ( 21 February 2010 )
THIS writer has received a letter from an annoyed animal protection group. The group noticed that in the run-up to the Chinese New Year celebrations, this newspaper had featured tigers in private zoos. The stories and pictures, they alerted us, […] Continue Reading
Sparkle of magic as we get together ( 14 February 2010 )
THERE will be more than one celebration for me this Chinese New Year. It’s also my 20th wedding anniversary, which falls on Valentine’s Day and the first day of Chinese New Year. The combination of occasions has added some sparkle […] Continue Reading
Surprise exclusions in top schools list ( 07 February 2010 )
IT’S a huge disappointment. Most of us who come from premier schools must have wondered why the list of top 20 high performing schools, presumably the country’s best, excluded our alma maters. The top names that were missing included Penang […] Continue Reading
