Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Francis Paul Siah

MPs, don’t play play; new King means business

A king is not defined by the crown he wears but by the actions he takes. — Unknown Wow! New Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar is indeed a breath of fresh air. He seems to strike all the right chords with many people, especially when he rebukes wayward

Let’s continue to support Pandelela

Failure is not something to be ashamed of – nor is it proof of unworthiness. Failure is something to be powered by. – Abby Wambach, US soccer star Before Pandelela Rinong introduced us to her diving world, how many of us bothered to watch the sport? Not many, I reckon.

Do the Chinese prefer Dragon babies?

We are a restless breed, we dragons, never really satisfied; we love change for its own sake. – Donn Kushner, Canadian writer To answer the question, “Do the Chinese prefer Dragon babies?” I don’t think it’s a rule religiously followed by Chinese couples. Imagine, a couple having to wait every

A very controversial pardon

When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future. – Queen Elizabeth II I believe I am among the minority who are for the death penalty to stay. But I have also opted

End of Bersatu is nigh

Will more Members of Parliament from the opposition Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, particularly from Bersatu, turn rogue and support the unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim?I think so. Not only do I think so; I’m almost certain that more of them will become turncoats. Why? Because

The ‘Sarawakian’ class – a class above!

One of the greatest obstacles to escaping poverty is the staggering cost of higher education. – Chris van Hollen, US senator I find the statement of the ‘Sarawakian’ class and ‘non-Sarawakian’ class by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian interestingly unique. Put together in a sentence, it is

Sarawakians want political stability

Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don’t have brains enough to be honest. – Benjamin Franklin, American statesman The majority of Sarawakians do not wish to see any more political coup and they are not interested to be involved in the political mess and chaos in Malaya.

Something is just not right in Penang DAP

In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way. –  Franklin D Roosevelt, 32nd US President To political observers, it’s not too difficult to sense that something is wrong in a political party, especially when its leaders start feuding in public. Factional

The UEC and Chinese independent schools

There are many reasons why the Chinese community in Sarawak are eternally grateful to the late chief minister Pehin Sri Adenan Satem. One of them must surely be Adenan’s uncompromising stand to recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) in the state.It was in 2015 that the chief minister announced the

Why I respect Amanah and its leaders

To be a good leader, win minds; to be a great leader, win hearts; and to be an extraordinary leader, win souls. — Matshona Dhliwayo, Canadian CEO The National Trust Party (Parti Amanah Negara) is the youngest and smallest of the three original component parties in Pakatan Harapan. The party