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
SEPANG: AirAsia is playing a key role in helping to boost tourism and economic growth in the Asean region. The regional airline increased its international and domestic flight frequencies with a weekly 3,281 flights across 10 Asean countries, offering more travel options and flexibility. AirAsia Malaysia managing director Datuk Captain
“I had a ticket for an AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, scheduled at 3.10 pm on Saturday (July 20). At 8.40 am, I received an SMS informing me of a delay to 5.55 pm. However, upon hotel checkout at 2 pm, I found out the flight was further
I have never taken the rights of Petronas over gas resources and gas distribution. There are people who say that Petronas will be badly affected by Petros. No, no such thing. I know that it is a sin to take over the rights of others. But it is also a
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Development Corporation, known locally as Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS), is an example of a successful agency basking in effective governance and strategic planning which other state development corporations nationwide, including the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) should emulate. PKNS has made significant strides in
Unless and until our society recognises cyber bullying for what it is, the suffering of thousands of silent victims will continue. Cyber bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm. – Anna Maria Chavez, American
“Most of our life is miscommunication, and when you add a language barrier to it, it just becomes total mayhem and confusion… It just adds to it with all of the cultural differences. It could be an American family meeting another American family and you could still have a total
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Nor’s appeal to Sarawak to cover part of the costs for his state’s participation in Sukma is ridiculous to say the least. It is understandable that logistical expenses can be a burden, but for Kedah – according to Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development
I’ve always had questions about what it meant to be a protester, to be in the minority. Are the people who are trying to find peace, who are trying to have the Constitution apply to everybody, are they really the radicals? We’re not protesting from the outside. We’re inside. –