Category Archives: On the Beat
Too much hassle at foreign checkpoints ( 06 October 2002 )
He was escorted by two airport policemen to a room where he was held for three hours and interrogated because his name was on the checklist. To their untrained eyes and ears, bin Jasin was close enough to bin Laden. […] Continue Reading
Malaysia a victim of ignorance ( 29 September 2002 )
The decision will affect mostly students, businessmen and transit visitors as Canada is not known to be an attractive tourist destination for Malaysians. In trying to downplay the issue, Canadian High Commissioner Jean McCloskey has explained that the move did […] Continue Reading
Traffic choking Pearl of the Orient ( 22 September 2002 )
When Kuala Lumpur hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1990, I was assigned by my editors to be in the team to cover the event. When I reported for work at the company headquarters in Petaling Jaya, I […] Continue Reading
Learn to listen, Bush ( 15 September 2002 )
On Monday, the International Atomic Energy Agency said there was no proof that Iraq was making these bombs at a former site previously destroyed by United Nations' inspectors. The world also wants the United States to prove that the Saddam […] Continue Reading
Make sure funds are accounted for ( 08 September 2002 )
But he has a good track record. With the support of generous Malaysians, the money would usually pour in. Once the medical treatment is over, Chong would call a press conference for the patient to thank the people. Any excess […] Continue Reading
We have every reason to celebrate ( 01 September 2002 )
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate. While some Malaysians may take national day for granted, there are thousands of foreigners who want to remain in our country. Sorry, we cannot allow you to join in the party because there […] Continue Reading
Law applies to all illegal migrants ( 25 August 2002 )
Amien should, in fact, take responsibility for the high unemployment level in Indonesia instead of running down its neighbour. After all, the man who started the reformasi movement in Indonesia, with the support of the United States then, was instrumental […] Continue Reading
Cheap labour at a heavy cost ( 11 August 2002 )
Playing to the gallery, Jacob skipped bilateral talks between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri in Bali last week and flew to Jakarta instead in ''disgust,'' according to press reports. Two months ago, Jacob […] Continue Reading
Use the language to be good at it ( 04 August 2002 )
Not too long ago, I attended a wedding where he was the master of ceremony. The listeners, comprising family members and friends, who attended the occasion were obviously very proud of him. He has been the most successful person in […] Continue Reading
Fascinating culture of ghosts and phantoms ( 28 July 2002 )
It has also been reported that some visitors walked 1km from the nearest LRT station and jumped across railings to cross the highway to the museum. They are certainly a spirited bunch. There have also been reports that about a […] Continue Reading
