I am not a fan of our local mainstream newspapers. Save for a few sections in The Star that I check daily just to keep myself updated with day-to-day occurrences in the motherland, there is nothing much that I look forward to when reading our newspapers. There is an exception, however. The weekly Thursday column by Dr. Azmi Sharom on The Star under the heading of ‘Brave New World’ is a must-read for me.
I cannot recall when exactly did he start this column, or when did I first chance upon it, but it must be close to a year, if not more. What attracts me, apart from his elegant writing style and habitual witty remarks is his ability to connect to readers. Issues that he brought up are those that we often hear at coffee shops or mamak stalls, muttered by ordinary folks who do not have the right, open avenue to channel their voice out. Dr. Azmi Sharom plays his role perfectly in representing these ordinary folks in his column.
Anyway, what led me to jot down about this is the latest post by him, inspired by the recent cut of the ministers’ allowance as the result of the hike in oil price. He chose to write in a fictional style this time around, which is a bit different than his previous writings but it still makes an enjoyable reading material. A truly definitive account of the lavish life led by our dear ministers.
2 comments:
funny enough, i am an avid reader of his writing as well, and his nice hairdo as well. i thought i was reading an article from a rockstar, only to find out the writer is a law professor.
anyway dina zaman and veera pandiyan are good catches as well.
Ah... the impacts of the hike of oil prices is different from one class to another. Compare that of people who is even struggling to make sure that there's veggies and meats on the table.
Sarcasm is sure is an asset, not one that is appreciated in this country :)
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