‘Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.’ – Sydney J. Harris, American journalist. IT is six days to polling day. Malaysia goes to polls on Nov 19. Do you know where you will be voting
“The newspaper is a greater treasure to the people than uncounted millions of gold.” Henry Ward Beecher, American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer and speaker. IF you are reading today’s newspapers now, do spare a thought for the reporters, photographers and editors who worked hard yesterday to bring you the news.
‘I expect Qatar could be my final World Cup. I often go on holidays there, to Qatar as well as Dubai. I am happy because for sure it will be my last international tournament.’ – Christiano Ronaldo, Portuguese professional footballer After casting their votes on Nov 19 and getting over
‘Politics is about who wins and loses. The rest is of marginal interest.’ — Sean Wilentz, American historian. I am looking forward to two important dates for the 15th General Election (GE15) next month. One is Nov 5 while the other is Nov 19. The Election Commission has announced that
‘Well, food’s always the way to anybody’s heart, I think, guy or girl.’ — Josh Hutcherson, American actor. The late Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has left behind a special recipe for all those who love to cook. It’s her favourite recipe for drop scones (or pancakes, as Americans
‘Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.’ – Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish novelist. I was so happy my daughter-in-law came to my house yesterday. In the midst of pruning the shrubs in my garden, I happily cut a lot of cangkok
The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now. ― Leo Babauta, writer and Zen blogger. ALL things come to pass. Life is but a temporary thing on earth. These two phases come to my mind today as I write
‘When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.’ – Benjamin Franklin, American polymath MY friends, when it rains, do you rush to place a pail outside your house? Kudos to you if you do so. You deserve a pat on the back for treasuring water, the source of all
‘Life is like a bicycle, you need to keep moving lest you lose balance’ – Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist. Friends, have you ever heard of bamboo bicycles? Do you have one? Do you know that Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) plans to start the commercial production of made-in-Sarawak
‘Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.’ – ROGER CARAS, AMERICAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER AND WRITER. My dear friends, do you have dogs? Do you love them, really love them? Please don’t keep dogs if you don’t love them. If you truly love them, spay or