Category Archives: On the Beat
Let’s keep our best brains at home ( 19 June 2005 )
As the prime minister, Abdullah should be allowed to devote his attention and energy to the larger issues affecting the country. He should not have to worry about a simple transfer request of a university lecturer or a scholarship application. […] Continue Reading
Truly standing up for our country, Malaysia ( 12 June 2005 )
As Michelle Yeoh once put it, "one can practically smell a fellow Malaysian anywhere when one is overseas". The last time fellow Malaysians and I sang aloud and with much passion the Negaraku and to raise the Jalur Gemilang was […] Continue Reading
Get ready to take on the China challenge ( 05 June 2005 )
Foreign newsmen attending the 58th World Newspaper Congress and 12th World Editors Forum in Seoul last week may not even have noticed what nationality kim chi they were being served but to the South Korean reporters and traders at the […] Continue Reading
Pile on pressure against the corrupt ( 29 May 2005 )
He has lessened the opportunities for corrupt activities by improving the public service delivery system and increasing transparency and accountability in the public sector. That is not all. Abdullah has set up institutions promoting national integrity to instil a culture […] Continue Reading
Fiascos built in the name of art ( 22 May 2005 )
To be fair, such wastage of public funds by the local governments is not confined to the Penang Municipal Council. Malaysians who have travelled around the country would attest to similar fiascos in the name of art. In Petaling Jaya […] Continue Reading
Be fair and maintain support for the police ( 18 May 2005 )
There were no further details on the subject but the matter was even commented on by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak yesterday. Some had pointed fingers at a retired Selangor officer and said he had been bold […] Continue Reading
Need to regain public trust ( 17 May 2005 )
It has even tackled minor details, like suggesting that the police should change its motto of Mesra, Cepat dan Betul (Friendly, Fast and Correct) to Mesra, Cekap dan Beramanah (Friendly, Efficient and Trustworthy). It's simple – Malaysians cannot be expected […] Continue Reading
Hard sell on BBC’s HARDtalk ( 15 May 2005 )
It all started with presenter Stephen Sackur asking Anwar about his control of TV3 and a fleet of newspapers, suggesting that Anwar had used his political influence to control the media when he was deputy prime minister. The point made […] Continue Reading
Crutches and addictions must go ( 08 May 2005 )
At a seminar on innovation and initiatives last week, the common theme among the speakers, all successful businessmen who had no subsidies and government contracts to rely on, was about the comfort zone which many Malaysians are still trapped in. […] Continue Reading
Be realistic about fight against graft ( 01 May 2005 )
Last week, Abdullah cleared whatever doubts Malaysians may have by vowing to press on with the campaign against corruption through a two-pronged strategy. He said the government would continue the anti-corruption campaign through "preventive" and "punitive" measures. From the preventive […] Continue Reading
