Category Archives: On the Beat
Teach, not convert students ( 05 April 2015 )
It’s time for the Education Ministry to send out a directive that religious conversion is strictly out of bounds in schools. TEACHERS are hired to teach – that’s why they are called teachers. But in the case of two teachers […] Continue Reading
No more pussyfooting around ( 29 March 2015 )
PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang is experienced enough to know that the implementation of hudud laws, even in Kelantan, would be ultra vires the Federal Constitution – but the signals have […] Continue Reading
Get it right, we’re all affected ( 22 March 2015 )
In a multi-racial and multi-religious country like Malaysia, hudud will impact the non-Muslims as well, whatever the assurances given so far. IF we were to listen to Umno leader Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri and various PAS leaders, they would want […] Continue Reading
Let the A-G do his work ( 15 March 2015 )
Speed is of the essence but the task force and Auditor-General must do a thorough investigation and leave no stone unturned in the controversial 1MDB issue. IT looks like Malaysians would have to start learning about accounting terms from now […] Continue Reading
Much to celebrate ( 08 March 2015 )
Malaysia has moved on, embracing and accepting the talents of women. The Grant Thornton International Business Report revealed that Malaysia has the highest number of women in the workforce – up to 40% – compared with other Asean countries. I […] Continue Reading
Then, now and forever ( 22 February 2015 )
THE Chinese New Year mood is in the air. I have been eating too much, drinking too much and making my rounds of the festive visits to family members and friends. In each of these visits, I have been asked […] Continue Reading
Sorry seems to be the hardest word ( 15 February 2015 )
ACCEPT responsibility and apologise. These two actions seem foreign, or, to put it stronger, alien, to our Malaysian leadership culture. It is exceedingly difficult, almost impossible, for those in leadership positions to be willing to take the rap, admit to […] Continue Reading
Food for deep thought ( 08 February 2015 )
It is bewildering that there are those who can imagine political motives tinged with religious and racial overtones in small trading enterprises. THE joy of being Malaysian must surely be in the immense variety of food, representing the rich diversity […] Continue Reading
Deep concern for all ( 01 February 2015 )
The damaged billboard of the Datum Jelatek Project is seen following a demonstration by a group of residents in Taman Keramat, Kuala Lumpur recently. No one should be allowed to think that race-based protests are tolerated or, worse, encouraged, because […] Continue Reading
A divisive detail ( 25 January 2015 )
Filepic: Malaysian multi racial of all background that symbolize Malaysia. Removing the race columns from all forms would be a giant step in achieving national unity, as it would emphasise oneness. IT’S a small step but the Sabah and Sarawak […] Continue Reading
