Category Archives: On the Beat

Hoping for the new in 2011 ( 02 January 2011 )

Then there are those who are still in government, after all these years, some clinging on to their positions believing that no one else can be as good. Some are still as arrogant as ever, still refusing to learn their […] Continue Reading

Certain matters should be private ( 19 December 2010 )

The debate has continued over whether the world would become a safer place with these leaks or even whether the strain in relations between countries would benefit from the bits of diplomatic gossip. Certain things, as we are all aware, […] Continue Reading

Support MACC in anti-graft fight ( 12 December 2010 )

The bad news is the police force has been perceived by Malaysians to be the most corrupt – beating civil servants, those in the business sector, judiciary and even politicians, according to the survey. It’s certainly one top rank that […] Continue Reading

Taps may run dry due to impasse ( 05 December 2010 )

The plant is needed to meet the demand for water from the people in the Klang Valley until the year 2025. One very worried man is Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui who has raised […] Continue Reading

Farewell, Dr Lim Chong Eu ( 28 November 2010 )

I was mesmerised by the oratory skills of Dr Lim and the Gerakan leaders, particularly the late Datuk Lim Ee Hiong who had to reach out to the audience in Hokkien. It left such a deep impression on me that […] Continue Reading

Be proud of our plural society ( 21 November 2010 )

Raja Zarith, who was speaking at the Voices of Peace, Conscience and Reason (PCORE) forum in Kuala Lumpur last week, stressed on the importance of recognising the diversity of Malaysian society, brought about by centuries of inter-racial and inter-faith marriages […] Continue Reading

Ouch, a royal snub ( 14 November 2010 )

Interestingly, the chairman of Yayasan Selangor is Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid but he said he was not informed about the cost of the luncheon. Yayasan Selangor is now mired in all kinds of controversies and a sore point […] Continue Reading

Die is cast for real deal in 2011 ( 07 November 2010 )

In Batu Sapi, young voters threw their backing behind the Barisan candidate who had to face Datuk Yong Teck Lee, the Sabah Progressive Party chief and PKR, which saw Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim leading the campaign. In both areas, the […] Continue Reading

A warm-up for general election ( 24 October 2010 )

Let me tell them – the ordinary people detest this but for some strange reason, possibly poor memory or just plain insensitivity, the pattern is repeated. Entitlement, protocol or even security concerns are not acceptable in a kampung setting; just […] Continue Reading

Middle class want more cheer ( 17 October 2010 )

The increase in service tax won’t be welcomed. Having to pay more to the govern­ment for my Astro isn’t amusing either, especially when the free-to-air TV stations have not lived up to our expectations. Sure, we grumble a lot over […] Continue Reading