Thursday, 11 December 2025

Author: M Rajah

Scratching each other’s back … exceptional Putrajaya-S’wak rappor

THE existing cooperation between Sarawak and Putrajaya is absolutely stunning, to say the least – and it just couldn’t get any better. How else can one describe the exceptional rapport between the federal and state governments which is in ‘sync’ with each other? This never-before-seen close and harmonious relationship between

S’pore teachers to teach us English? Well, perhaps but …

Listen first. Sometimes three-minute experts just throw criticism on social media. The facts are wrong. What I discussed with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, is to introduce a volunteer scheme, paid by the Singapore government, to go to urban poor areas, rural areas, and the interior of Sabah and Sarawak to

Hey, allow us to run our own MM2H!

MM2H should be discussed together, not just MoTAC having full authority to say this, say that. Sabah and Sarawak just have to follow? No. I’m very, very disappointed. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah SARAWAK has always had a unique position within Malaysia. The state’s autonomy has been a

Journalists of fortune

The press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master. – James Fenimore Cooper, American writer PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has of late come under unfair scrutiny and criticism, particularly from certain quarters of the media. An article titled ‘When Will Abang Jo’s

UiTM – exclusivity still needed for Bumi upliftment

‘This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.’ Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States UNIVERSITI Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is currently at the centre of a significant debate

Tribute to my mom – and all moms out there

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her. – George Washington, first president of the United States The second Sunday of May this

Plugging the brain drain

The rich countries also contribute to the brain drain from developing countries by more willingly accepting people with higher skills. These are people who could have contributed more to the development of their own countries than unskilled immigrants, had they remained in their home countries. – Ha-Joon Chang, South Korean

Be kind to your kidneys!

For anyone who has kidney disease, especially the young ones, I know it is scary to have kidney disease, be on dialysis, and have a transplant but have hope. Be alert, eat right, take your medications, and be persistent with your lab and doctor visits. – Maria Madak, 31-year old

Potholes and poorly maintained manholes

Laughter is to life what shock absorbers are to automobiles. It won’t take the potholes out of the road, but it sure makes the ride smoother. – Barbara Johnson, American literary critic Anyone in Sarawak who complains about the roads in the state, had better think again! Take it from

Festivals — Malaysia’s beacon of harmony

“We need to value every uniqueness and tradition without abandoning the value of unity that has been with us all this while. Through mutual respect and cooperation, we can build a more united and prosperous society.“ Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) MALAYSIA is the land