Category Archives: On the Beat
Time to tighten rules on PR status ( 03 March 2002 )
It must be upsetting for these people, who have been waiting patiently for PR status, to read about cases such as that of the Bangladeshi woman. The time has come for our immigration authorities to tighten the rules on PR […] Continue Reading
PAS revives idea of taking in non-Muslims ( 24 February 2002 )
In 1999, a women's rights advocate contested on an opposition front ticket in an urban parliamentary constituency. PAS supporters, in their robes and serban, marched to the nomination centre with her. But one night, in full view of the press, […] Continue Reading
Factions tone down after a word from PM ( 03 February 2002 )
Clearly, Dr Mahathir had wanted to offer his advice to both sides before leaving for his month-long working-trip-and-vacation overseas, besides attending the World Economic Forum in New York. Following the meetings, both sides now appear more restrained. On Tuesday, Dr […] Continue Reading
Use all means to stop flow of illegals ( 27 January 2002 )
Enforcement officials in Kuala Lumpur's City Hall have long complained about the aggressive attitude of Indonesian traders, who have now dominated the Chow Kit area. The general sentiment of Malaysians is that the country has enough foreign workers, especially Indonesians. […] Continue Reading
Intense campaign for such a small seat ( 20 January 2002 )
Well aware of the waning interest in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, posters of the former deputy prime minister was conspicuously downplayed in Kangar. But it cannot be denied that Keadilan did put up a fight against Barisan. As in any […] Continue Reading
What a nasty thing to say ( 13 January 2002 )
As Barisan leaders criticised Muhd Zahid, Keadilan leaders have refused to be drawn into the controversy. Party president Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and vice-president Azmin Ali have also not responded. We can conclude that the two have […] Continue Reading
A vote for moderation or for extremism ( 06 January 2002 )
His father, Por Swee Giap, 84, has the distinction of being the state's first Chinese executive councillor. Even Dr Por was a state secretary. The Por family has a strong traditional link with MCA. But Keadilan is bent on changing […] Continue Reading
Major lesson for all in the news industry ( 30 December 2001 )
The young reporter begins on the job by covering the courts to learn accuracy and the law. Next, he is put on the crime beat to appreciate the importance of confirming a story and building contacts. Only the seniors get […] Continue Reading
With strength and support to carry on ( 23 December 2001 )
THIS is the man who has never taken a day off, not even on his birthday. When Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned 76 on Thursday, he was in Alor Star to attend a wedding.At the wedding, he was presented […] Continue Reading
Leaders should reunite after family quarrel ( 16 December 2001 )
Party president Datuk Seri Dr Ling Liong Sik told newsmen in Kedah on Friday that if the PM was to offer any advice, he would have spoken about the importance of party unity. Ong, together with Youth Assembly Speaker Lim […] Continue Reading
