Category Archives: On the Beat
There is no place for bigotry ( 16 October 2016 )
RED Shirts leader Datuk Md Jamal Yunus had yet to be born when the racial riots of May 13, 1969 broke out. And that means the ikan bakar restaurant owner and privileged beneficiary of approved permits to import luxury cars […] Continue Reading
Take a look at us now ( 09 October 2016 )
Malaysia is facing a host of issues and let’s get real, the NCC2 is sorely needed to deal with these matters to propel our nation forward. WE have a love-hate relationship with foreign workers. Malaysians complain endlessly about the increasing […] Continue Reading
It’s time to hold NCC 2 meetings ( 02 October 2016 )
Online platform: Let Malaysians show that they can go beyond the meaningless chatter on social media and to offer views with substance. IT’S certainly a good proposal that needs attention. There are plenty of reasons why the time has come […] Continue Reading
Sense and sensibility must prevail ( 25 September 2016 )
The EC must serve the interest of Malaysians of all races, certainly not politicians as they come and go. IT’S a good way out with the Barisan Nasional setting up a panel to assess and consolidate different views among the […] Continue Reading
Our diversity, our asset ( 18 September 2016 )
THERE was a time when to brand a fellow Malaysian as a communist would mean a kiss of death. There were some Malay politicians and journalists who were given this label, and it ruined their political career and probably their […] Continue Reading
Something worrying is happening ( 11 September 2016 )
Statue in question: A religious figure recently suggested that Langkawi’s iconic eagle sculpture should be demolished because he claimed it was forbidden in Islam. Sadly, Malaysians are now dealing with whether to shake hands or wish each other because we […] Continue Reading
Unite, not divide, the people ( 04 September 2016 )
As the country celebrates its National Day and Malaysia Day, where the message is unity, some ‘lost’ individuals are going about their narrow-minded ways. CONTROVERSIAL academician Ridhuan Tee Abdullah needs to see a psychologist or maybe even a psychiatrist. He seriously […] Continue Reading
A champion’s way of life ( 28 August 2016 )
Well done: Wong presenting a framed copy of The Star’s front-page showing Lee winning the silver in the badminton men’s singles final in the Rio Olympics. Through his tough childhood and back-breaking training, Chong Wei has never lost sight of […] Continue Reading
Olympians, you did great! ( 21 August 2016 )
We are certainly proud of our athletes, our Anak-Anak Malaysia who did what politicians could not do – unite Malaysians with their grit and determination. DATUK Lee Chong Wei played his heart out but it was not enough to bring […] Continue Reading
Early polls for Malaysia? ( 14 August 2016 )
Barisan will not call for an early general election unless it is sure of winning. The harsh reality is that it is the rural bumiputeras who will decide and not the ‘Wall Street Journal’. THE word in Putrajaya these days […] Continue Reading
