Category Archives: On the Beat
A happy ending needs no tears ( 22 June 2003 )
Hishammuddin, as an afterthought, then asked whether the delegates would interrupt proceedings if Dr Mahathir cried, for this would be his last general assembly as party president. A more confident Idris assured Hishammuddin that the Umno members would control their […] Continue Reading
How to swim with the rest ( 18 June 2003 )
Just outside the porch of his Putrajaya house, however, is a small pond where he keeps Japanese carp. Pak Lah makes it a point to briefly look at the fishes each time he comes home from work. For visitors to […] Continue Reading
The living angry over proposed building ( 15 June 2003 )
The complainants argue that the columbarium would not fit into the environment because Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, formerly Northam Road, has been promoted as a tourist district. Among the landmarks in the area are the E & O Hotel, City […] Continue Reading
Councils must focus on the essentials ( 08 June 2003 )
Thus, some officials have treated their municipalities as their fiefdom, subtly reminding the Local Government and Housing Ministry that it only has a policy-making role despite being a federal entity. As minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting says, the rules […] Continue Reading
Up to Ong and Chan to forge ahead ( 25 May 2003 )
After 17 years at the helm as the party's longest serving chief, it was still difficult for many MCA leaders, including his party rivals, to accept the fact that a new leader had been elected. As the party leaders spoke […] Continue Reading
Message goes out – get ready for polls ( 18 May 2003 )
The message seems to be directed at the MCA, which is trying to end its leadership crisis after more than a year. As the second largest component party, there is no way the coalition can go to the polls without […] Continue Reading
Porn clean-up calls for drive and stamina ( 11 May 2003 )
The seriousness of the moment was lightened when the two politicians admitted that they, too, had been watching pirated VCDs. The fact that so many VCDs are being openly sold, particularly at night markets and five-foot ways, is proof that […] Continue Reading
Chance for China to clean up its act ( 04 May 2003 )
Tourists prefer to talk about the opportunity to experience marvellous scenery, the rich cultural history and traditions, than to point out a few Chinese idiosyncrasies. Spitting is so prevalent that it happens just about everywhere – in restaurants as you […] Continue Reading
Get on with the fight against the outbreak ( 27 April 2003 )
One classic case is Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee Hwa, who has come under fire from the demanding islanders for his handling of the SARS issue, although there is very little he can do. The best brains in Hong […] Continue Reading
Clear the confusion so that ban can be lifted ( 20 April 2003 )
Shortly after the Bup Kudus, as the Iban-language Bible is called, was banned by the ministry, quiet overtures were made to Abdullah. I believe that Abdullah, who is also Home Minister, will give a fair hearing to the appeals by […] Continue Reading
