Category Archives: On the Beat
Quitting is the right thing to do ( 03 January 2008 )
COMMENT By WONG CHUN WAI THE writing was on the wall. It was possibly the worst way for Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek to end the year after the sex DVD, which had been quietly circulating in […] Continue Reading
Similarities in the faiths not unusual ( 30 December 2007 )
On The Beat: By WONG CHUN WAI IT’S odd that it should even become an issue but the matter has now gone to the courts following the unprecedented suits by two church groups against the Government for prohibiting the word […] Continue Reading
All set to move into higher gear ( 23 December 2007 )
On The BeatBy WONG CHUN WAI THE Cabinet meeting was held on Tuesday last week instead of the customary Wednesday. At the same time, Members of Parliament were wishing each other farewell, believing it would be the last time they […] Continue Reading
Arabs show confidence in Malaysia ( 20 December 2007 )
COMMENTBy WONG CHUN WAI EXCEPT for those who read the business section of the newspapers, a major corporate deal that is underway is likely to be missed by most ordinary Malaysians. Yet, it would have tremendous impact on the […] Continue Reading
A very delicate task to handle ( 16 December 2007 )
Without doubt the recent massive demonstration by Hindraf to highlight the economic plight of Indians struck a chord among many Malaysians who feel the issues need to be addressed. These are legitimate concerns, particularly on education and employment, for which […] Continue Reading
A step closer to ISA? ( 10 December 2007 )
COMMENTBy WONG CHUN WAI THE Internal Security Act (ISA), which allows for detention without trial, is unpalatable to most Malaysians. A British legacy, it is regarded by many as draconian and to be used only as the last resort when […] Continue Reading
One or two MPs do not make Malaysia ( 09 December 2007 )
ON THE BEATBy WONG CHUN WAI My alma mater, the St Xavier's Institution in Penang, has a huge cross at the entrance of the school. It has a chapel, and next to the school is a church. Across the road […] Continue Reading
One for all and all for one ( 02 December 2007 )
On The Beat: By WONG CHUN WAI. IT’S the most important criterion in leadership – the ability to listen to what your workers or voters have to say. It does not matter whether you are running a country or a […] Continue Reading
A leader who understands China ( 28 November 2007 )
The 50-year-old Rudd has already told the world that he would position Australia as a Western country that understands China and Asia most, a statement that would certainly make him hugely-popular among Asians. While his predecessor John Howard was […] Continue Reading
Mission impossible ( 25 November 2007 )
IT’S mission impossible – to seek RM14tril from Britain for bringing indentured labourers to this country and exploiting them for the last 150 years. And there is the promise that every Indian in Malaysia will get RM1mil through this class […] Continue Reading
