By Rajah Murugaiah When Singapore left Malaysia in 1965, its parliamentary seats were absorbed by Malaya, leaving Sarawak and Sabah underrepresented. Former Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun may dismiss the 35 per cent claim as “political narrative”, but the truth is this: silence in MA63 was never a licence
“News is something someone wants suppressed. Everything else is just advertising.”– George Orwell, English journalist and novelist I often find myself pausing, reflecting on a question that has trailed me for most of my adult life: why am I still in journalism after all these years? At the age of
“We believe every child has the potential to shine. With enough love, education and opportunity, no dream is impossible. We invite everyone to join us in creating a brighter future for these children (of Hiichiikok Foundation Children’s Home). Every contribution you make – whether it’s money, time, or expertise –
“A mentor is not someone who walks ahead of us and tells us how they did it. A mentor is someone who walks alongside us to guide us on what we can do.” – Simon Sinek, American author and inspirational speaker WHEN our Class of ’75 gathers in Kuala Lumpur
May the Jalur Gemilang always fly high, symbolising our unity and strength – One People, One Identity, One Nation. – Anon August is the season when I should be filled with pride at seeing the Jalur Gemilang fluttering in the breeze. Each year, as we approach Merdeka Day, the sight
“When I’m in office, I always keep Members of Parliament talking. If they stopped, they might start thinking.” – Winston Churchill, British statesman IT finally happened. Last week, on August 13, our Parliament which is supposedly the pinnacle of wisdom, dignity and decorum, descended into something between a pasar malam
“A good teacher can get results using any method, and that a bad teacher can wreck any method.” – Unknown IN the Malaysia of my school days (especially in the mission schools that I attended), the teacher-student relationship was defined by formality and respect. ‘Mr’ or ‘Mrs’, ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’
A good doctor treats the disease; a great doctor treats the patient who has the disease.– William Osler, Canadian physician I have written on health autonomy and shortage of doctors in my past columns. Nevertheless, I am compelled to write on the issue again! From Kuching to Kapit, from Lawas
“I’m proud to say I was part of a movement in which we sang ‘All You Need Is Love’ at political rallies.” – Marianne Williamson, American author and political activist CALLS for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to resign midway through his term, including the weekend ‘Turun Anwar’ rally,
“Lies sound like facts to those who’ve been conditioned to mis-recognise the truth.” – DaShanne Stokes, author and public speaker ONCE again, we are under attack, I mean Sarawak! Not from within, but from the usual suspects beyond the South China Sea who simply cannot stomach our rising stature in
