THE government’s plan to refine and possibly implement a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for the public sector comes at a time when the world is once again facing uncertainty. Rising global tensions, particularly in West Asia, have begun to ripple across economies. Energy prices are climbing, and governments everywhere are looking
WHEN conflicts erupt thousands of kilometres away, they often seem distant – something unfolding on television screens, discussed by diplomats, analysts and military strategists. Yet history has repeatedly shown that wars fought in one corner of the world rarely remain confined there. The current conflict involving the United States, Israel
IN any government, the civil service forms the backbone of its administration, and Sarawak is no exception. It is the machinery that keeps the government functioning and translates policies and programmes into real action on the ground. Yet over time, the composition of the civil service has not always fully
THERE are moments in a nation’s journey when difficult questions must be asked – not to divide, but to define. Sarawak’s decision to petition the Federal Court on the constitutional validity and continued applicability of key federal petroleum laws is one such moment. The petition seeks judicial determination on the
Beyond Colonial Shadows FOR many Sarawakians and Malaysians in general who grew up in post-independence Malaysia, the English language still carries a certain historical weight. To some, it feels like a reminder of a colonial past rather than a tool for the future. That perception, however, is slowly – and
IT has slowly dawned on me that perhaps it would be wise for the Malaysian government to reconsider its recent move to prohibit children aged 16 and below from having social media accounts. The decision, driven by a familiar and understandable concern, is rooted in the need to ensure digital
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