Ever tried to catch those midget crabs on the beach? Tricky little creatures they are. They don't just zip straight to their holes. They scurry - sideways. One of the toughest crustacean fighters, crabs don't confront their enemies by clawing forward. They sidle. Constantly monitoring the surrounds with their compound eyes, they scamper the beach. Once they hit home, they burrow right in.

Next, ever tried trespassing a place where the guard dog never sleeps? Step into its space, they don't just bark. They bite. It's the thoroughbred you'd want to respect. They guard and growl, ready to pounce when you cross the line.

Crabs and guard dogs. Their instincts and movements can teach us a few lessons in journalism. 'Guard dog journalism' obviously doesn't work in the Malaysian context. "Crab journalism" may.