Category Archives: On the Beat

Raise the red flag ( 12 February 2012 )

Even the tree’s trunks can be used for making furniture. Palm oil can also be used to create biodiesel. Since 2007, all diesel sold in Malaysia must contain 5% palm oil, putting us at the forefront of promoting biodiesel. But […] Continue Reading

Be vigilant about competition ( 05 February 2012 )

There may be some comfort from a recent report by global management consultant A.T. Kearney which ranked Malaysia as among the world’s top 10 most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment. Malaysia also experienced a significant jump up the Index […] Continue Reading

Let Hang Tuah legend live on ( 29 January 2012 )

They did not inspire their students with stories of how we could learn from the past and how relevant history is to us. History is not about forcing students to just memorise dates and signing of treaties. History is about […] Continue Reading

Just say ‘no’ to shark fin soup ( 22 January 2012 )

But more and more young Malaysians are now saying no to shark fin soup in line with the campaign to prevent the killing of sharks for their fins. Getting the support of the young is crucial in the campaign because […] Continue Reading

The guessing game continues ( 15 January 2012 )

With March now out of the picture, May and June have suddenly become the talking point. By July, the fasting month would have started and it is most unlikely that polls would be held at that time. The Dewan Rakyat […] Continue Reading

Lost in translation ( 08 January 2012 )

Last week, the social media zoomed in on the ministry’s official site which had a page listing out guidelines on “ethical clothing” that have to be adhered to by its staff. Other interesting examples included “collared shirts and tight Malay […] Continue Reading

Lofty targets for the New Year ( 01 January 2012 )

And my resolutions for 2012 are: > Watch less television – that’s a promise I intend to keep as being a TV news junkie is affecting me. Anyway, there seems to be nothing else on the idiot box these days […] Continue Reading

Surviving the Christmas hols ( 25 December 2011 )

This is the part that most of us do not want to talk about – let’s face it, spending a week with family members requires certain survival skills and guidance to make the holiday season a genuinely happy one. So, […] Continue Reading

Joy to the world ( 18 December 2011 )

It is a ritual we go through year after year, especially the husbands. My wife is not telling me what she wants and the last time I checked, I haven’t been able to read her mind. I am supposed to […] Continue Reading