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.
“Ranks, titles, awards, or positions mean little if we have not fulfilled our duties with honesty and dedication. Do our ideas truly uplift the nation and help those who are marginalised? These are questions of values and responsibility that must be instilled within us to purify intentions and strengthen integrity.”
WHEN Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived in Tokyo this week, he carried more than just the Sarawak flag on an overseas mission. He brought with him decades of friendship – between Japan and Sarawak – built on shared respect, trust, and a mutual commitment to
HAVE you ever wondered how different life would be for our children if Sarawak had full control over its education system? For decades, our schools have operated within a framework shaped far beyond our shores – one that has not always reflected our needs, our identity, or our aspirations as
SARAWAK is preparing to introduce another bold and compassionate policy – one that places our elderly citizens at the heart of development, regardless of where they live or who they are. Under this initiative, local authorities will be encouraged to design age-friendly public spaces, facilities, and infrastructure that prioritise accessibility,