Category Archives: On the Beat
PAS needs to try harder in wooing non-Malays ( 27 February 2000 )
In Kelantan, Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat announced a Chinese-Muslim as a state executive councillor. These are clever public relations moves by PAS in its effort to project a gentler and multi-ethnic image. With their flowing robes and […] Continue Reading
Critics going off track on F1 race ( 20 February 2000 )
The former academician would have probably forgotten what he advocated. His intentions, although sincere, was short-sighted. And that, of course, separates those who make things happen and those who merely complain. Twenty years later, TV sets are so cheap that […] Continue Reading
All eyes on top Umno posts ( 13 February 2000 )
Should that be the case, it means Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be nominated for the two posts. The deputy's post has been left vacant since the expulsion of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. […] Continue Reading
Jumping with outrage over jump fiasco ( 30 January 2000 )
It should also draw up a timeframe for the team to return the loan. But there is more here than just the question of money. The whole country was misled into believing a government sanctioned mission accomplished something it did […] Continue Reading
Efficiency must improve with perks ( 23 January 2000 )
But more importantly, the decision should be regarded by civil servants as another step taken by the Government to improve the working conditions of the service. Steps should be taken regularly to make the service more attractive. For example, teachers, […] Continue Reading
Arrests shift the heat to court ( 02 January 2000 )
The opposition parties have predictably condemned the arrests as an assault on the rule of law. They also linked the arrests to the purported erosion of support for Umno and dissension within the party following its supreme council proposal that […] Continue Reading
Courting PAS spells more trouble for DAP ( 19 December 1999 )
Lim's initiative to meet these two controversial leaders is indeed bold. But it is a double edged sword. These meetings will strengthen inter-ethnic and inter-religious ties between Muslims and non-Muslims. Both sides are likely to learn from each other and […] Continue Reading
New leaders will be closely watched ( 12 December 1999 )
Our new ministers and mentris besar, having gone through a contentious general election, will be scrutinised. They won't have it easy. Their every step will be watched not just by the Prime Minister but also by the Opposition. Their priority […] Continue Reading
The wake-up call has been sounded ( 05 December 1999 )
From deputy president Dr Chandra Muzaffar downwards, the electorate rejected Keadilan leaders. It was the same with the DAP Dr Chen Man Hin, Lim Kit Siang and Karpal Singh all lost. The only opposition front beneficiary, as the local media […] Continue Reading
A duty not to be taken lightly ( 28 November 1999 )
The elections should not be reduced to such superficiality. Voters hold the fate of the nation in their hands. They will decide which party will lead the nation effectively and efficiently into the next millennium. The next government must be […] Continue Reading
