Category Archives: On the Beat

THE Melaka state election is one nobody cares about, really. The only people getting excited are the politicians who have trumped each other and are now doing everything to grab power in the state. It’s politics at its ugliest again. […] Continue Reading

IF there’s one thing that most Malaysians can agree on, it’s acknowledging that we had no prior knowledge of the Timah brand whiskey until it became a controversy. The politicians responsible for creating this fuss seem to have realised their […] Continue Reading

Unnecessary fuss: This Malaysian-made whiskey gained attention after winning an international award only to become embroiled in a supposed ‘controversy’ over its name. — Handout MOST of us are guilty of making assumptions in some way. Even a name can […] Continue Reading

Positive message: A complex drama like Squid Game is about more than just killing. Through its flawed main character, Seong Gi-hun (pictured), it shows what happens when greed overcomes human values – not exactly an incitement to suicide is it? […] Continue Reading

Oscar-worthy performance: At a press conference last week, Pantai Kundor assemblyman Nor Azman (right) broke down in tears while apologising to the people for his actions. – Bernama THE politicians probably think voters in Melaka are gullible enough to believe […] Continue Reading

WE really need to take stock of the situation because Malaysians should be looking at the big picture. Many of us have delved into issues seriously impacting our economy and its competitiveness, without deliberating on the long-term effects. We get […] Continue Reading

Francis is notorious for his role in what has been billed as the biggest scandal in US navy history. HE may not be in the same league as Malaysian fugitive financier Jho Low, but fellow Malaysian crook Leonard Glenn Francis […] Continue Reading

Tough call: Although people are understandably tired of being cooped up indoors, picnics and swimming in the river are hardly ‘essential’ when the Covid-19 pandemic is still raging. THIS is a tough call. It’s understandable that we crave going out […] Continue Reading

LET’S give credit where it’s due. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob seems determined to implement significant reforms in his first 100 days as Prime Minister. These are changes Malaysians, including the Opposition, have longed for in our political system. Last […] Continue Reading

IT’S an unpopular decision by the Selangor government to degazette a huge tract of forest land for development, and the Mentri Besar has found himself having much to answer for. With a general election looming, Parti Keadilan Rakyat, which helms […] Continue Reading