Category Archives: On the Beat
Honest review of programme needed ( 18 April 2004 )
It may not be the best idea but a start has to be made. In the case of the NS, the pioneer batch is about to complete the compulsory three-month programme and the second batch has begun.Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad […] Continue Reading
It’s a blessing to have religious freedom ( 11 April 2004 )
Religious sensitivity is likely to be a factor because the Censorship Board's guidelines ban the screening of movies with scenes or images depicting prophets. Then there are the obvious violent scenes in the movie, which is unlikely to get past […] Continue Reading
The force needs racial balance in its ranks ( 04 April 2004 )
I first knew Koh at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. I was a student at the political science department and he was doing a diploma course in strategic studies, tailored for army and police officers. A serious student, he would sit alone […] Continue Reading
Nazri needs a strong showing to boost image ( 03 April 2004 )
When the journalists asked what Nazri would be doing, an aide replied: "Nothing so far." When lunch was served after the briefing, the journalists were asked to give their opinions on the line-up. A few said they were disappointed, while […] Continue Reading
Shot of young blood in expanded Cabinet ( 28 March 2004 )
It had been speculation that at least three ministers would be dropped and several young politicians named into the Cabinet, but Abdullah kept his cards close to his chest. Most of the appointees, like the rest of the nation, were […] Continue Reading
Promise of balanced and sensible govt ( 24 March 2004 )
But the newsmen need not worry. The results clearly show the world that Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's moderate and progressive Islamic approach could win in a democratic election. Malaysians who follow the Prime Minister's speeches are aware that he […] Continue Reading
Believing in PM to root out graft ( 20 March 2004 )
Over the past week, they have been talking about the general election. They have enjoyed the attention given by the campaigners as they hold the privilege of deciding the winner of the fight in Bukit Gelugor tomorrow. The battle is […] Continue Reading
A new ball game for DAP stalwarts ( 19 March 2004 )
Specific instructions were given to the guests, particularly the politicians, not to turn the party into a political forum. But when the karaoke session started, some guests went on stage to sing the DAP elections theme song, Must Fight to […] Continue Reading
Tough choice for Ipoh Timor folk ( 16 March 2004 )
Kicking off his campaign to about 800 people, an unusually small audience to Lim, who had spoken to crowds of at least 10,000 people in his Penang campaign, reminded the people of Perak to bring back ''the glory of Ipoh […] Continue Reading
A choice that will leave lasting impact ( 16 March 2004 )
The tourists' offence: eating when Muslims were performing their prayers. The customers scurried off, leaving their half-eaten food, and the terrified hawkers hid behind their stalls. That was the first impression, and probably a lasting one, for Salim, a seasoned […] Continue Reading
