“Hamzah Zainudin should step aside voluntarily as Opposition Leader as he no longer has the standing to hold the post.” — Muhyiddin Yassin, Bersatu President THIS week, let us take a closer look at the position of the Opposition Leader in the Malaysian Parliament as the incumbent, Datuk Seri Hamzah
“We cannot hope to effectively counter extremism if we just focus on schools, universities and prisons. We need to take this online as well.” — Maajid Nawaz, British activist PRESS reports of minors involved in Islamic State (IS)-linked extremist activities, such as the recent case reported on March 6, are
“Sarawakians should strive to master both English and Mandarin to help position our homeland as a competitive and outward-looking player on the world stage.” – Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, Premier of Sarawak LET me share this pleasant and inspiring thought with readers this week. Indeed, it is no small
“To be honest, I don’t even know why I was sacked. But I’m now Muhyiddin Yassin’s greatest enemy.” — Hamzah Zainudin, Malaysia’s Opposition Leader LET me be upfront. Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has never struck me as an impressive political figure. Despite having held several senior ministerial positions, his résumé does
“I know politics and politicians are hated, but I still believe in the goodness of a heart that has selfless intentions. With the grace of The One Above, I will make a difference.” – Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Indian politician THE adage that “politics and religion do not mix” rings true
‘Erasing national borders does not make people safer or more prosperous. It undermines democracy and trades away prosperity.’ – US President Donald Trump A nation ceding part of its territory to another is no ordinary event. When it does occur, controversy is almost inevitable. Such is the case with recent
‘Corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country.’ – Karl Kraus, Austrian author In recent days, Malaysians have witnessed corruption at its most brazen and corrosive. These events should compel us to confront an
‘Malaysia is a country unlike any other: Full of promise and fragility. Its history, cultural and religious diversity make it a rich, compelling and surprising land.’ – Christopher R Hill, US diplomat Visit Malaysia Year is not new to most of us. We have seen it organised several times before,
‘Ultimately, tax compliance is not just a legal obligation; it is a civic responsibility fundamental to national development and social equity.’ – Inland Revenue Board, Malaysia The revelation by Tan Sri Azam Baki, Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), that a company has been penalised over RM900 million
“The durian is known as the King of Fruits for its bold presence – powerful aroma, rich taste and regal reputation.” – A descriptive line in ‘Malaysia Traveller‘ LET’S take a trip down memory lane, back to a time when the King of Fruits was enjoyed in the simplest, most