Category Archives: On the Beat

But it would appear that religious figures are fast catching up when it comes to having their day in court. Religious establishments have increasingly found themselves in the news for the wrong reasons, from allegations of child sex abuse and […] Continue Reading

But the protest that took place on Friday certainly went too far. The group calling itself Pancasila Youth had marched to the embassy in Kuningan after Friday prayers. They then headed for Malaysia Hall and began acting more violently, causing […] Continue Reading

The universally loved pandas are regarded as national treasures and certainly deserve to be given the royal treatment. Taking a snooze: A giant panda resting on a tree stump in a giant panda research centre in Wolong, China’s Sichuan province. […] Continue Reading

The late Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu had to fend off accusations of plans to develop Penang Hill and even the late Datuk Ooi Ean Kwong, the State Assembly Speaker, was not spared. Following allegations of bribes being given for […] Continue Reading

Take, for example, the case of Australian Senator Nick Xenophon. In a move to discredit him, a Malaysian newspaper reported, inaccurately, that Xenophon had made an anti-Islam speech in the Australian parliament. The report also carried comments on the issue […] Continue Reading

For that matter, none of the protesters outside Ambiga’s house would be amused if they woke up one fine morning to find over-weight people doing butt exercises outside their gates. If these protesters believe they have helped Barisan Nasional with […] Continue Reading

They could have protested loudly outside the 02 Arena on Najib’s arrival or departure but they chose to heckle him inside. I do not think Datuk S. Ambiga would appreciate it if she gets booed or heckled while giving a […] Continue Reading

Last week, a Gallup Poll Survey showed that 50% of Americans supported gay marriage while 48% opposed it. What Obama hopes to do from his announcement is to win over the younger voters who are more open to this subject. […] Continue Reading

The lady who asked the question said that before she moved to Malaysia, she had been told that the neighbourhood here was safe and well maintained to meet the demands of the international community. But she was upset after hearing […] Continue Reading

On the government side, while the Prime Minister has made several nationwide trips, his series of visits, which emphasises his government transformation plans on services for the people, has only just started. Both sides have also not finalised their list […] Continue Reading