Category Archives: On the Beat
Still not so sporting ( 25 February 2007 )
Male spectators were banned, including male members of the press. It made no difference if daddy wanted to cheer his daughter; he would have had to shout from outside the stadium. The only exception was Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul […] Continue Reading
The joke’s now on Malaysia ( 21 February 2007 )
The well-known alim said this was to thwart rape and incest and to protect women “from sex maniacs”. A day after the ensuing furore, Abu Hassan reportedly said his comment was merely a joke and not to be taken […] Continue Reading
Things are looking up ( 18 February 2007 )
We have been reading in the newspapers about the country's numerous economic successes but the trickle-down effect has yet to be felt. Ordinary Malaysians will tell you that their biggest worry is the increasing cost of living. For many wage […] Continue Reading
Jimmy Choo finds a new niche ( 11 February 2007 )
Henry and Choo, like many celebrities in London, are regulars to the restaurant owned by Malaysian Eddie Lim. “This is a very nice restaurant. You must meet the owner, he is from Kuantan and very proud that he is from […] Continue Reading
Let’s not be insular ( 11 February 2007 )
It started with Malcolm Glazer’s buyout of Manchester United for an estimated US$1.4bil (RM4.76bil) in 2005. Former investment analyst turned businessman Randy Leaner, the owner of the NFL side Cleveland Browns, bought Aston Villa last year for US$130mil (RM442mil) and […] Continue Reading
First serious steps ( 04 February 2007 )
According to National Unity and Integration Department director-general Datuk Azman Amin Hassan, the programme would be held during school holidays. This is similar to Singapore’s Community Engagement Programme and the National Youth Forum, both of which promote racial interaction at […] Continue Reading
Bloggers have a duty too ( 28 January 2007 )
The bigger publications with deeper pockets are naturally the main targets. A myriad of people – including businessmen, politicians and advertisers – who feel they can get some reward from such suits are ever ready to pounce. It is not […] Continue Reading
Work on our English ( 21 January 2007 )
Just ask around and you will find that a number of our politicians have sent their children to international schools or overseas, even at secondary school level. Don't they have faith in their own education system? Or they, too, think […] Continue Reading
Send out help fast ( 14 January 2007 )
They have read about the situation and watched the images on television but many still cannot apprehend the magnitude of the destruction. The reality is that the monster floods in Johor have become a national disaster. The death toll following […] Continue Reading
Recurring hiccups at NS ( 07 January 2007 )
After four years, one would have thought that this sort of mix-up should not happen but it has recurred since the National Service programme was launched in 2004. Providing transport for the trainees at pick-up points is a basic necessity […] Continue Reading
