Category Archives: On the Beat
GE13: Felda scheme with a potent voice ( 30 April 2013 )
Meeting the people: Liow speaking during an NGO dinner in Bentong. Lurah Bilut stands tall as the nation’s first Felda scheme, pioneered by settlers from all races from different parts of the country. LURAH BILUT is just about 19km away […] Continue Reading
GE13: Cyber bullies take it out on ‘traitors’ ( 28 April 2013 )
This is a democratic country and we are free to voice our opinion. — International movie star Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh defending her support of Barisan leader Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak The anger directed at those who do not […] Continue Reading
GE13: A gentleman’s fight ( 27 April 2013 )
The PKR candidate is making his second attempt for the Alor Setar parliamentary seat, but strangely, he and his father have only nice things to say about the incumbent. ALOR Mengkudu is lined with huge Barisan Nasional and PAS flags. […] Continue Reading
GE13: A valley divided ( 26 April 2013 )
There are two clear sections in the Lembah Pantai parliamentary constituency where the approach taken by the candidates can either be appealing or inconsequential. WARUNG Nasi Ayam Pak Ayub is a well-known stall at the Kampung Kerinchi low-cost flats. It […] Continue Reading
GE13: Kampar to provide case study ( 22 April 2013 )
Will the folk in this university town vote for ‘change’ despite the fact that MCA has brought tangible benefits to their lives in the form of the Utar main campus? It’s a choice between good work by Barisan and Pakatan’s […] Continue Reading
GE13: Straying from the sidelines ( 21 April 2013 )
GE13 will see the largest number of Independents ever in the history of Malaysian elections, and the fact is that these are not real Independents but disgruntled members from both sides. ASK any politician why they are in politics and […] Continue Reading
GE13: Tee Yong on song in Labis ( 18 April 2013 )
THE Ah Tee Koay Teow Kia Restaurant in Taman Bintang Jaya, Labis, serves good flat noodles with braised innards, meat and bean curd. It is also a favourite gathering place for election campaigners. Labis MP Chua Tee Yong walks into […] Continue Reading
GE13: It’s still all to play for in Gelang Patah ( 16 April 2013 )
The real fight in Gelang Patah has not started but with an expected gigantic clash on the cards, life will never be the same again in this constituency. IT’S 10.30pm on a Friday night at Jalan Penyiaran 46 in Taman […] Continue Reading
Incredulously ridiculous ( 14 April 2013 )
IT’S incredible how some of our politicians can say the most amusing and ridiculous things with a straight face. Surely there must be plenty of self-restraint, or a total belief in oneself, for them to be able to deliver the […] Continue Reading
What a letdown ( 07 April 2013 )
After all the brouhaha to get Malaysians living abroad the right to vote, only a dismal 6,268 out of over 700,000 have registered as postal voters. IT’S disappointing, especially after all the brouhaha over giving all Malaysians living abroad the […] Continue Reading
