Category Archives: On the Beat
We have plenty to be thankful for ( 05 September 1999 )
Wei is no ordinary shipper. He heads China's state-owned Ocean Shipping (Group) Co, which has the largest bulk cargo fleet in the world and which is rated third in the world for container cargo. For Wei, it was an eye-opener. […] Continue Reading
Acid test of multi-racial politics ( 15 August 1999 )
For many Malays, Keadilan was a vehicle for them to pursue their challenge against the Barisan Nasional, particularly Umno. To the Chinese and Indians, it was an additional choice, if they had no allegiance to the DAP. Combining its strength […] Continue Reading
All eyes on the China visit ( 08 August 1999 )
The three-day trip to China from Aug 18 is no ordinary visit. It is to celebrate the 25 years of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China. But political analysts see the visit as more than just a diplomatic exercise. For […] Continue Reading
Silent NGOs cause for concern ( 01 August 1999 )
The first controversy was Nik Aziz's directive to state government officers not to employ beautiful women, lest their beauty affect the productivity of their male colleagues. Second, the Islamic party is still adamant that women should not contest the general […] Continue Reading
Open minds make sharper future leaders ( 25 July 1999 )
Idealism is something positive. University students like to believe they can bring positive changes to the country. It's nothing new. The student representative councils in our universities have always been dominated by PAS-influenced leaders, particularly those from the east coast. […] Continue Reading
Bull brings back confidence ( 18 July 1999 )
As expected, the opposition parties are telling Malaysians that the recovery is not real. The strong market sentiment, they argue, is due to support from government agencies. On the other hand, the Government has come out with a list of […] Continue Reading
Unkind cut for international superspy ( 11 July 1999 )
According to a report in The Star on Friday, the board concluded that numerous cuts would disrupt the flow of the film. Unless you have been in deep freeze, Malaysians would be able to recall that not too long ago, […] Continue Reading
X-factor can bring in the votes ( 04 July 1999 )
For many Penang Barisan Nasional leaders, it's never easy being in the government. The islanders have a reputation for being anti-establishment, which explains why many of the country's more vocal politicians and non-government organisation leaders hail from this state. Dr […] Continue Reading
Be cautious of meddling foreigners ( 27 June 1999 )
Fischer was also quoted as saying that they discussed possible economic scenarios in the future for Indonesia. He said a meeting with Indonesian President B.J. Habibie had been scheduled. The IMF meeting with the opposition leaders took place presumably because […] Continue Reading
Poor attendance at US comedy court ( 20 June 1999 )
We shouldn't get too uptight about the hearing. The American public, particularly the average Joe Sixpack, would be more interested in football and game shows. The hearing was poorly attended, with only three of the 21 panel members present, reflecting […] Continue Reading
