WHEN I was invited by my boss to accompany him to the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 16th party convention over the weekend, I jumped at the opportunity. It had been a long time since I last attended one, my previous experience being at the Santubong Resort back in 1998.
We are thankful that the spirit of PBB from the time it was formed to the present day has not weakened. As things have changed, we, therefore, whether we like it or not, must follow the changes. What is good we take, what is bad, we leave behind. – Datuk
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. – John Calvin Maxwell, American author, speaker Decades ago, in a college tutorial discussion on the responsibilities and qualities of a member of parliament or a state assemblyman, I articulated two fundamental responsibilities of a
A good chef is a storyteller, using ingredients to weave a narrative on the plate. – Anon If you have been in journalism for nearly five decades, retirement is a question you will hear often. A friend recently posed this to me: “Raj, why haven’t you retired yet? And what
Leadership plays a significant role in any field – whether in politics, sports, or business. A leader must set clear goals and foster teamwork, and get everyone on the same page. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Sports Minister Sarawak will once again get the opportunity to prove its
The welfare of the people is the ultimate law. – Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman and philosopher Today marks the eighth anniversary of Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as Sarawak’s Premier. Affectionately known as Abang Jo, his journey from a humble assemblyman in Satok to one of
Exams and coursework are designed to push you to your limits, and sometimes beyond. They’re not designed to make you fail. – www.studypoint.com The decision to abolish centralised examinations like the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Form Three Assessment (PT3) several years ago has stirred intense debate among educators,
Whenever people with money have power over people with less money, you have the potential for exploitation. – Jennifer Weiner, American journalist If you think only foreign workers are exploited in Malaysia, then perhaps you are clueless about what’s going on in our country’s workforce. Our country, known for its
When people hurt you over and over, think of them like sand paper; they may scratch and hurt you a bit, but in the end, you end up polished and they end up useless. – Chris Colfer, American actor I hate bullies! Given the chance I would not hesitate to throw them
A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. – Colin Powell, American statesman The recent passing of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024 represents a landmark step towards securing and enhancing the rights and welfare of workers across Sarawak. The long overdue legislation
