Category Archives: On the Beat
Be careful of what you wish for ( 13 June 1999 )
PAS, he added, would have to reorganise the judicial system to make it fall in line with Islamic laws. Takiyuddin also said non-Muslims would not be allowed to take part in policy-making decisions such as those relating to the Constitution […] Continue Reading
Kicked by foot-in-mouth remark ( 30 May 1999 )
The Primary Industries Minister found himself in hot soup last week when he allegedly made a derogatory remark at the Dewan Negara about rubber tappers. He had purportedly said that “in the estate, (it is) very difficult to see whether […] Continue Reading
Undergrads must get priorities right ( 16 May 1999 )
The speakers included Education Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and the respective mentris besar and chief ministers. The decision seems obvious. Umno leaders realise the importance of keeping in touch with tertiary students and the personal touch always makes […] Continue Reading
Need for wider scope of views ( 09 May 1999 )
The unprecedented move attracted much international media attention as the signatures were collected within a week. There would have been more if there was a concerted move to seek the support of journalists from outside the Klang Valley. The petition […] Continue Reading
Some issues transcend politics ( 02 May 1999 )
The book's sub-heading, Shit @ P***mak @ PM, is a little crude. The asterisks have been used by newspapers to replace three letters to make it printable. But I have to agree with the National Laureate on certain points. Those […] Continue Reading
In the thick of wooing the Chinese ( 25 April 1999 )
Out of the 192 seats in Parliament, 144 seats are in the peninsula. Of the seats in the peninsula, more than 70% are Malay-majority and over 20% non-Malay majority. The rest are considered racially mixed. As the fractious opposition parties […] Continue Reading
Political ideals face ballot box test ( 18 April 1999 )
PAS, he believed, would accept the practical side of modern life once they form the next government. On a trip to the east coast recently to promote mak yong and wayang kulit, he faced the harsh realities. PAS supporters roughed […] Continue Reading
An unhealthy kind of speculation ( 11 April 1999 )
More importantly, it succeeded in ending vicious rumours on the Internet by his political opponents. This is not the first time rumours of his health had been circulated, particularly on the stock market. We often forget that Dr Mahathir is […] Continue Reading
Grey areas line path to democracy ( 04 April 1999 )
Malaysians have reasons to be concerned with political developments in Indonesia. The strife in our neighbouring country is much too near for our comfort. Kalimantan is just at our doorstep. The madness saw 12,000 Madurese refugees sweltering in Pontianak with […] Continue Reading
Hollow ring to claim of united opposition ( 28 March 1999 )
The party, encouraged by what it perceives to be growing sentiments against the Government, is no longer talking about denying Barisan Nasional its two-thirds majority but about forming the next federal government. The white moon, green flags are now seen […] Continue Reading
