Sometimes we go the wrong way and we have to turn around, but only if necessary. We are not perfect people. Even angels make mistakes. So when angels make mistakes, they turn around. — Dr Mahathir Mohamad, after his election victory in 2018 Of late, the Malaysian political landscape has
A statesman will tell you what’s true, even if it is not popular. A politician will tell you what’s popular, even if it is not true. –Anonymous A group of Umno friends invited me for dinner last Saturday at Oomph, a café in Petaling Jaya, which offers nice western cuisine.
If the Malaysian government’s approval process for hiring foreign workers is transparent, not a single worker should be unemployed. — Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia In recent years, the country has witnessed a surge in the exploitation of foreign workers — especially workers from South Asian nations as well as
New year — a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately, we write it. The choice is ours. — Alex Morritt, author, poet, lyricist and travel writer My aspirations for 2024 encompass a wide range of hopes and desires, focusing on progress, harmony, unity, and accountability.
The consequences of parental and sibling interference can last a lifetime, impacting one’s future relationships and decisions. In some cases, their interference can lead to feelings of anxiety and stress, causing harm to one’s mental health. – Unknown Just as I was thinking of what to write for today’s column,
The establishment of a new type of inter-power relationship between China and the United States needs an accumulation of dribs and drabs. – Xi Jinping, Chinese President Did you know that the CIA used to have a listening post in Kuching at the height of the Cold War? In fact,
Police officers should not be burdened with the added responsibility of first determining the complainant’s dress code, then classifying the severity of complaints before allowing any complainant to lodge a report. – SUPP Women chief Kho Teck Wan Fashion and moral policing in this country must stop immediately! The Anwar
Ten apathetic government officials can do more damage to a country, than a hundred crooked ones.– Abhijit Naskar, neuroscientist Early this year I wrote about the civil service, the Sarawak civil service in particular, which under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg went through notable changes since
Traffic accidents resulting from the actions of offenders impose significant economic costs such as medical expenses, property damage, and legal proceedings. They also lead to lost productivity and additional expenses for transportation companies. – Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, social activist Some Malaysian drivers can be a real pain in
You can go to a gas station and find the cash register open and the toilets locked. They must think toilet paper is worth more than money. – Joey Bishop, American TV entertainer who had his own weekly comedy series Yesterday was World Toilet Day. And I am glad that
