On The Beat

MALAYSIANS know how to enjoy their food but, but the trouble is, we never really pay attention to hygiene standards at eateries.

Biro Tatanegara has not only survived, but festered in a multiracial country. Its review is long overdue.

A new government, a new political culture, and for Malaysians, a much more modest working practice by our national leaders – these are among the things that need to take shape.

THERE’S something toxic about politics in Malaysia that can throw logic and good grace out the window, as exemplified by the current heated general election campaign.

A sea change beckons in the upcoming elections, but the tide isn’t expected to completely flow the Opposition’s way.

Before launching into a tirade against China and how our country has a price, let’s be mindful that hostility serves no positive purpose.

MPs in the interiors serve fewer constituents but face far greater challenges, a point their counterparts in urban settings should appreciate.

A person should not feel offended when their age or health conditions are discussed, especially when they are eyeing the most important job in the country.

With more multi-corner fights expected in many seats, the general election is much more than just a numbers game.

They may have excelled in the civil society sphere, but wading into perilous shark-infested waters is an entirely different proposition.

The silly season before GE14 is certainly here, but some of our politicians go way overboard.

Malaysians can be a gullible lot when it comes to news on the Internet. If these falsehoods are not kept in check, the consequences could be dire.