Category Archives: On the Beat
Islamic law affects all of us ( 10 January 2016 )
The Indira Gandhi case has broken the hearts of many Malaysians, including many Muslims, who understand what justice is all about. I HAVE always thought that the court is one place where we can seek redress and justice. Where righteousness, uprightness […] Continue Reading
Say ‘no’ to extremism ( 03 January 2016 )
Fireworks light up the sky over KLCC during New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur on January 1st 2016. As we look forward to 2016, we should remember to support voices of moderation. Malaysia needs it. I AM an optimist by […] Continue Reading
Moderate is the way to go ( 27 December 2015 )
MALAYSIANS whine and complain a lot – it’s both good and bad. The good part is that we obviously want the country to improve, to set new benchmarks so that we can match the best performing nations globally. And we […] Continue Reading
Let’s rise above racial rants ( 20 December 2015 )
We must stick together to face challenges of the new year. Malaysia needs us. IT’S wishful thinking, perhaps, but then it’s still a wish that many Malaysians, we are sure, would cherish for Malaysia. Wouldn’t it be nice if some […] Continue Reading
IS no friend to Muslims ( 13 December 2015 )
Bangladeshi and Yemeni Americans join supporters to protest against Islamic State and political and religious extremism during a rally in the Detroit suburb of Hamtramck, Michigan December 11, 2015. – REUTERS DONALD Trump is a serious mental case. It will […] Continue Reading
Tok Pa – a true gentleman ( 06 December 2015 )
We need to give credit where credit is due. And when good leaders shine, we should acknowledge it. A GENTLEMAN politician – that is what International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed is – and is certainly an exemplary […] Continue Reading
Forget not our heroes ( 29 November 2015 )
Whatever our political allegiance, Malaysians must remember our men in blue who died for us. SERIOUSLY, what was PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar thinking when she met up with Jacel Kiram, the daughter of the self-proclaimed Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram […] Continue Reading
Behave like champions ( 22 November 2015 )
Raining on their parade: Malaysian artistic gymnast Tan Ing Yueh (centre) together with silver medallist Ava Lorein Verdeflor of the Philippines and bronze medalist Farah Ann posing with their medals for the women’s uneven bars category. It’s mind-boggling that some […] Continue Reading
Banning vape not the answer ( 15 November 2015 )
Various kinds of mods with different specifications are available in Vape stores. – Filepic We should do what’s right for the country – not because we fear losing votes or agitating a section of businessmen. LET’S face it – it […] Continue Reading
No place for extremists ( 08 November 2015 )
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim at press conference. – Filepic We may have gotten off from different ships but we are in the same boat now. We need to row in the same direction […] Continue Reading
