Category Archives: On the Beat
Our flag flies high in London ( 07 July 2013 )
Tan Sri Liew with Najib, Cameron and Johnson at the Battersea project launch. BATTERSEA has become the most talked about word in London. Malaysians travelling to this city over the last few days have been asked the same question by […] Continue Reading
Crack down on criminals ( 30 June 2013 )
In place of the EO, a new law to deal with hardcore criminals, with a built-in mechanism to stop abuses by the authorities, should be drawn up. DRUGS, gambling and corruption – that’s the root cause of crime. You don’t […] Continue Reading
Now, we cannot even eat in peace ( 23 June 2013 )
Crime is an issue that unites the people, but for the wrong reasons. One thing is clear – we are sick and tired of living in fear. IF you live in Petaling Jaya, you would probably have heard of it. […] Continue Reading
Leave the baggage behind ( 16 June 2013 )
Malaysia must really grow up and not let the divisive and emotive issues long resolved to fester in the present environment. WE are about two months away from National Day. We will be turning 56 years old, which is still […] Continue Reading
FAM, stop kicking us around ( 09 June 2013 )
We want to soar to greater heights in the game that is loved by the people, but the FAM must learn how to accept criticism from those who dare to speak out because they truly love football. THE Football Association […] Continue Reading
Level the playing field ( 02 June 2013 )
Even at the World Cup, the referees use English – not Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or German – in the field to tell the players how they should conduct themselves. It’s as simple as that. MY Indonesian maid, Yuli, has worked […] Continue Reading
Unifying Gimmick ( 26 May 2013 )
Comedian-singer Hilmi Gimmick is able to bring the message of unity, love and peace in one evening more effectively than what our politicians can do in their lifetime. HE calls himself by the stage name Hilmi Gimmick and while he […] Continue Reading
Bring back English schools ( 19 May 2013 )
It is unhealthy for race relations when the student population in Chinese schools is 99.9% Chinese, Tamil schools is 100% Indian and national schools, dubbed Malay schools, is 80% to 90% Malay. SERIOUSLY, the government should allow the use of […] Continue Reading
A welcome break ( 12 May 2013 )
While some politicians are still indulging in racial remarks, young Malaysians were celebrating their icon Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad at the preview of ‘Chow Kit Road! Chow Kit Road! The Musical’. I ATTENDED the preview of Chow Kit Road! Chow […] Continue Reading
GE13: Caught up in the frenzy ( 05 May 2013 )
Over the past two weeks, perfectly rational people appear to have lost their sense of logic and are unable to differentiate between rumours and the truth. THE general election this time has been fiercely fought with both Barisan Nasional and […] Continue Reading
