“We have to prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child.” – Tim Elmore, best-selling author I REMEMBER a time when schools were sanctuaries of learning; places where teachers commanded respect, parents stood as pillars of guidance, and discipline was the invisible thread holding the moral
“Wear the white coat with dignity and pride; it is an honour and privilege to get to serve the public as a physician.”– Bill H. Warren, American radiologist I’LL start off by asking this question: why are we breaking our young doctors before they can heal others? Our government hospitals
“The scandal ‘has shattered’ the trust between Malaysians and their national game, and this trust can only be rebuilt through accountability and stripping the guilty of their power.“ – Free Malaysia Today MALAYSIA has long been a football-loving nation. Our stadiums may not always be full, but the passion runs
“If anyone asks us to surrender our rights, I’ll be the first to oppose.”– Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, former Sabah chief minister I SELDOM follow Sabah politics, but one thing is for sure; it has always been a theatre of the unpredictable, and the coming state election, which is expected
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
