Category Archives: On the Beat
No nation is free from this threat ( 16 September 2001 )
Terrorism is not only of local concern because it has a vast international network. As shadowy groups, they move from country to country, under different guises. They may have a base country, where they operate for indoctrination, training and propaganda […] Continue Reading
Radicals put region in jeopardy ( 09 September 2001 )
A few PAS leaders have said that they do not condone the actions of these radicals, but most of the party leaders have chosen to remain silent. The MP for Sik, Shahnon Ahmad, went a step further in dismissing the […] Continue Reading
Barisan still holds the upper hand ( 02 September 2001 )
At Bako, there is a Chinese temple near a Malay village but, interestingly, it is maintained with the help of Muslims there. With 38 ethnic groups in the state, Sarawak's Cabinet, headed by Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, a Melanau, […] Continue Reading
Tighten control of foreign labour ( 26 August 2001 )
In all objectivity, the number of crimes committed by locals must surely be higher but as guests in this country, Indonesians are expected to behave better. Undeniably, many Indonesians have helped built our country through hard work and honest living, […] Continue Reading
Proposal should not see light of day ( 19 August 2001 )
Speaking at the Dewan Negara, Jamilah was quoted by Bernama as saying that by working at night, women would not be able to discharge their conjugal responsibilities. If this happened, she said, husbands would find an outlet for their urge […] Continue Reading
Uphill task for PAS to shed Iranian-style image ( 12 August 2001 )
To the majority of non-Muslims, their perception of an Islamic state, which PAS wants to set up, is about policies of punishment. PAS cannot say that non-Muslims have misunderstood what PAS has been trying to advocate because such negative perception […] Continue Reading
The Rocket seems to be lost in space ( 29 July 2001 )
In the 1999 polls, his party detractors said he had eyed the PJ Utara parliamentary seat but it was given to another young upstart, Ronnie Liu, who failed to win the seat. The critics said Teng had felt he was […] Continue Reading
Use the best of both worlds ( 22 July 2001 )
One possible explanation for the preference of these white men could be their bulging wallets or our Malaysian women's misconception that these foreigners are more romantic, having watched too many Hollywood movies. But it is the preference for a foreigner, […] Continue Reading
Keep politics out of proposed varsity ( 15 July 2001 )
Although the college is owned by the MCA, there is no place for politics within the campus. The students are aware their priority is to study, get their diplomas or degrees, and gain employment. They can join any political party, […] Continue Reading
Tasteless way to save the shark ( 08 July 2001 )
Their worry is that sharks will disappear, just like the dinosaurs, although I am not sure whether any caveman tried eating dinosaur soup. The campaign targets school children who have been handed pledge cards to say “no'' to shark's fin […] Continue Reading
