Businesses can legally raise their prices but they must not act in a misleading or deceptive way, or give false reasons for any price rises. — consumerprotection.govt.nz THE next time you enter an eatery, say a nasi kandar outlet or a simple kopitiam, take the trouble to find out the
One of the main reasons behind our Political instability is MPs changing parties at their whims and fancy, and for their personal agendas. — Dr Azmi Hassan, political analyst Make a guess! What is the most dangerous species in Malaysia’s political zoo? A politician friend says it’s the doubled-headed snake
Getting approval for foreign workers has been made very stringent and there is no way restaurateurs, especially small players, can meet all the conditions required by the government. — Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners Association (Primas) Indian and Indian-Muslim restaurants in Sarawak, just like their counterparts in Malaya, are struggling to stay
The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal. — Aristotle, Greek philosopher At long last! Sarawak, Sabah and Malaya are equally partners in the Malaysian federation. Never in my wildest dreams could I have thought I would get to witness this historical occasion in my
A cigarette is the only consumer product which when used as directed kills its consumer. — Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Norwegian prime minister Herculean effort; the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak! This was my reaction when a fellow journalist — a chain smoker — asked what
People appreciate and never forget that helping hand especially when times are tough. — Catherine Pulsifer, author The Sarawak government’s latest special assistance package — Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang 8.0 — could not have come at a better time. The aid package amounting to RM285.47mil for, among others, discounts on
It definitely feels like I’ve been used and then tossed away. — Low Wee Wern, national squash player LATELY, Malaysian sports has been in the limelight. No, don’t get me wrong; we are not getting attention because we are winning medals after medals or one championship after another. On the
Majority rule only works if you’re also considering individual rights. Because you can’t have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper. – LARRY FLYNT, AMERICAN PUBLISHER Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s decision to get his Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB)
I will fight for all Sarawakians as the chief minister, regardless of race. I’m the chief minister of Sarawakians; their interests are my top priority and concern. — Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg In another three days, on Jan 13, it will be Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
When we see the giant, why do we automatically assume the battle is his for the winning? — Malcolm Gladwell, Canadian journalist Speculation among kedai kopi politicians is rife that Sarawak DAP strongman Chong Chieng Jen will face off with SUPP chief Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in the
