SOMETIMES, a government decision is more than just about money, buildings, or plans. Sometimes, it says something deeper about what we believe in. And about the kind of future we want for our children. Sarawak’s move to strengthen its science and engineering culture through the development of the Sarawak Science
WHEN the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced that children could begin Year One earlier at the age of six starting from 2027, my first reaction was a simple one: this makes sense. Not because it sounds progressive on paper, but because it reflects what many parents are already doing in
Some days, the future feels exciting. Other days, it feels tiring. Today feels a bit like the second. The world is moving fast. Technology is racing ahead. Expectations are high. And sometimes, it is hard to keep up — not just for governments, but for ordinary people trying to make
‘Fresh leadership does not automatically guarantee better governance. But the possibility of change keeps leaders accountable. When there is a clearly defined end point, leaders are encouraged to focus less on political survival and more on legacy, reform and institution-building.’ POWER, once attained, is rarely surrendered willingly. History – both
AS 2025 comes to an end, I find myself doing what many of us do at this time of year – slowing down, looking back, and quietly preparing to move forward. It has been a year filled with moments that will stay with me for a long time. Some were
TODAY is Christmas. For Christians around the world, it is one of the most sacred and meaningful days of the year. Here in Sarawak, it is also one of the warmest – not because of the weather, but because of the way we celebrate it: with faith, family, food, friendship
RIVERS have always been part of our everyday lives. They flow quietly through towns and villages, shape our city skylines, and offer moments of calm in an otherwise hurried world. Because they are always there, we rarely stop to think about them. Yet few things define a place – or
For most of our lives, water has been something we barely think about — a quiet, constant presence that flows from the tap, fills our rivers, and keeps daily life running smoothly. It is so familiar that we seldom pause to consider its value. But the world is changing. And
WHEN the Sarawak government recently announced an increment of RM400 in the monthly remuneration for Ketua Masyarakat and Ketua Kaum (KMKK), it was met with relief across longhouses, kampungs, and settlements throughout the state. For years, many of us – including me in previous columns – have emphasised the need
MOST of us don’t think twice about what happens to our rubbish after we throw it away. Once it’s in the bin, it becomes someone else’s problem – the council’s, the contractor’s, or “the government’s”. But the truth is this: the waste we produce every single day doesn’t just disappear.