I must say that the criticism is not fair at all to Pandelela because she has already sacrificed a lot for the country. She has delivered in the past, and I am sure she will still deliver in the future. — Mae Chen, Malaysia Swimming Federation secretary, after Pandelela failed
A man who understands decorum and the courtesies is a great treasure; I hope to train and send into society as many such men as I can. — Mas Oyama, South Korean karate master ———————————————– I had a surprise call last Thursday from an ex-colleague whom I lost touch with
If the Prime Minister can come, the two Deputy Prime Ministers can also come to the Senate meetings why can’t the ministers come? Is this place too low for the ministers to come? This is the upper house of Parliament. — Wan Junaidi, reminding Cabinet ministers to respect the parliamentary
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
