Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is a man in a hurry to get things done for his state, but he can be patient – when it is necessary. He has fought hard for Sarawak to own a retail bank, to take over Bintulu Port from the
The recent anonymous two-parter article titled ‘Abang Jo’s Luck Is Running Out’ in a national news portal is nothing short of a smear campaign aimed at discrediting the awesome leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The article presents a highly negative, biased narrative, while it
The debate on increasing representation for Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia’s legislative framework is not new. However, the recent proposal by Projek SAMA, an NGO advocating institutional reform, has stirred some discussion. Its suggestion to allocate 15 additional seats in the Dewan Negara to both Sarawak and Sabah has raised
The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. — Dalai Lama XIV Religion is a topic I often tread lightly around, but today, I will make an exception. The truth deserves to be told, especially Sarawak’s remarkable approach to managing religious diversity through its pioneering Unit
Alas, just when I thought the issue about Sarawak’s historical rights to our natural resources is settled – more or less – the debate over our rights to our resources, especially oil and gas, is once again coming to a head. As Petronas mulls legal action to “safeguard” its monopoly
Everybody expected me to win gold and that I would win, but I still had to work hard, to go to training, to be at the top of my game. A lot of people forget that. – Esther Vergeer, Netherlands’ wheelchair tennis star after winning her fourth Paralympic gold When
My diabetes is such a central part of my life… it did teach me discipline… it also taught me about moderation… I’ve trained myself to be super-vigilant… because I feel better when I am in control. — Sonia Sotomayor, American lawyer It feels surreal. Just last week, I was sharing
We have provided the best services and, hopefully, this will be a benchmark (not just for sports) but for the bigger agenda of fostering a spirit of friendship among athletes and youth. – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg The just-ended 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) will forever be
With bad laws and good civil servants it’s still possible to govern. But with bad civil servants even the best laws can’t help. – Otto von Bismarck, Prussian stateman The impending salary increment ranging from seven to 15 per cent for our 1.6 million civil servants while getting the thumbs-up
Local governments appear to be oblivious to the illegal businesses run by illegal immigrants. The obvious reason is that the illegals are the easiest prey for the corrupt practices of some enforcement officers.– Letter to Editor, Focus Malaysia I am sure the authorities are aware of it; but are they