Category Archives: On the Beat
A toast to 2017 ( 25 December 2016 )
Yep, 2016 is drawing to a close. And like some others who want to better themselves in the new year, I have some pointers for myself too. So, here goes …. MY 10 New Year Resolutions (that will probably be not […] Continue Reading
But what is Christmas, actually? ( 18 December 2016 )
HERE are 10 myths of Christmas, which I think are appropriate for the festive season, and to have a better understanding of the festival. Myth No 1: Jesus Christ was born on Dec 25. Dec 25 is not his birth […] Continue Reading
Stand up for what is fair and right ( 11 December 2016 )
M.Indira Gandhi (left) posing with clerk S.Deepa. – Filepic THE move by the Perlis state legislative assembly in allowing one parent to convert a child to Islam is totally at odds with what the Federal Government is finally doing. It […] Continue Reading
Speak for the Rohingyas ( 04 December 2016 )
Members of the Hokars Sromik Andolan party attend a protest against the recent attacks on the Rohingyas in Arakan in Myanmar, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. THE trouble with Malaysians is this – many of us often see issues from a religious […] Continue Reading
Who are the real Malaysian heroes? ( 27 November 2016 )
Everyday heroes: (background, fourth from left onwards) Ecoworld chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Star Media Group chairman Datuk Fu Ah Kiow, Liow, Star Media Group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and Gamuda Engineering managing director Datuk […] Continue Reading
Farewell, my dear friend Ewe Jin ( 20 November 2016 )
Shining example: Ewe Jin taught his readers to always be grateful and enjoy the simple things in life. He was one of the kindest, most generous and positive people I have had the privilege of knowing. HIS Sunday Starters column […] Continue Reading
Stop biting the helping hand ( 13 November 2016 )
YOU can be angry with Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak but let’s not lose our objectivity. The Prime Minister brought in RM144bil worth of deals signed between Malaysia and China. Many Asean countries are eyeing that kind of money from […] Continue Reading
Keep China’s faith in us ( 06 November 2016 )
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (L) and China's Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing. – EPA IT’S no longer a topic that is discussed in hushed tones at functions attended by diplomats and […] Continue Reading
Let us do more against graft ( 30 October 2016 )
File picture BY now, it’s clear that many ordinary Malaysians have the perception that corruption in this country has degenerated into a hugely disturbing situation. To many of us, rightly or wrongly, corruption has become an entrenched culture involving many […] Continue Reading
It’s just a word lah, come on ( 23 October 2016 )
Cool monikers: Fans of Rapper Snoop Dogg, Singaporean band Black Dog Bone and our very own Alleycats have had no issues with their name. The hot dog issue has made Malaysia famous for the wrong reason. Let it go, most […] Continue Reading
