“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.“ – St Augustine, theologian and philosopher AS I write my column, I am on my penultimate day of our five-day visit to Jakarta and Bandung, and I must confess – I’ve fallen in love. Not with a
“People get addicted to feeling offended all the time because it gives them a high; being self-righteous and morally superior feels good.” – Mark Manson, American author and blogger LATELY, mistakes, whether honest or careless, are often treated not with understanding but with outrage. Yet that outrage, disturbingly, appears more
Sarawak’s peace and stability enable us to create extraordinary cooperation, where the federal government can hand over responsibilities and full trust to the state government to begin certain development projects. – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Facebook posting on March 30, 2024 When Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stood before
Health care is not a privilege. It’s a right. It’s a right as fundamental as civil rights. It’s a right as fundamental as giving every child a chance to get a public education. – Rod Blagojevich, American politician Once again I find the need to touch on the chronic shortage
“Around the world, public confidence in leadership is eroding, a result of inconsistent governance and ethical compromises. Trust cannot be demanded; it must be earned through accountability, transparency, and ethical responsibility.” – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg IN a world where the dream of owning a home
“Forgiveness is a key message in Islam. We all make mistakes. Let’s not be too proud to admit that we are not perfect.” – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister TODAY is Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the festival that holds a special place in my heart, despite my not being Muslim.
What a vast difference there is between the barbarism that precedes culture and the barbarism that follows it. – Friedrich Hebbel, German poet and dramatist Another slap. Another video. Another moment of humiliation suffered by someone merely doing his job, met with brute arrogance and disregard. This time, it was
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. – Martin Luther King, American civil rights leader Malaysia, once a fine example of multiracial harmony, is increasingly gripped by racial and religious tensions, particularly in the Peninsula – or
I believe in the impossible because no one else does. – Florence Griffith Joyner, American athlete and fastest woman ever recorded I know International Women’s Day has come and gone, but it’s only fair that I dedicate today’s column to all our women achievers in the field of sports, because
He plants trees to benefit another generation. – Caecilius Statius, Celtic Roman poet Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has once again put Sarawak on the global map with his recent recognition as the 2024 World Outstanding Muslim Leader of the Year. The prestigious award was bestowed