Radicalism and extremism, while they are dangers, they exist in every society on some level. – Edward Snowden, American computer intelligence consultant When talking about the topic of youth radicalism and its emphasis, I am reminded of the days of the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration. The wave of discontentment
‘We have an aspiration that in 2030, Sarawak will become a developed and excellent state. I aspire to transform our state into a major player in the Federation of Malaysia. That is why we must defend our unique position and God-given resources.’ – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun
War is a defeat for humanity. – Pope John Paul II For the last month, we have been disturbed by the mass killing that is happening in the land of Gaza. We feel an overwhelming sense of sympathy for the Palestinians as well as anger towards Israel. Each and every
The biggest problem is that Facebook and Google are these giant feedback loops that give people what they want to hear. And when you use them in a world where your biases are being constantly confirmed, you become susceptible to fake news, propaganda, demagoguery. – Franklin Foer, writer and journalist
‘The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.’ – Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-973); the 36th President of the United States of America, serving from 1963 to 1969 APART
The network of the future is already being built as we speak. 5G is an important part of that. The speed of technological developments that bring about countless new, smart opportunities enriching our life is unprecedented. – Eben Albertyn, chief technology officer at VodafoneZiggo There is case to be made
‘Choose a candidate who prioritises service above all else, for it is through dedicated civil servants that positive change is made.’ – Anonymous It is election season once again in Sarawak, this time in the state constituency of Jepak. Compared to eleven months ago during the 15th General Election (GE15),
It was in January of 2012 when I reported myself for National Service. That was during its ninth edition and I was in the first of three batches to undergo the programme that year. Unlike many other of my peers at the time, who were drafted to National Service camps
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. — Rosalynn Carter, American writer and activist *Over* the past few weeks, talk is rife about an impending cabinet reshuffle. This has become necessary as
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy. ― Ernest Benn, British publisher and writer Will Pakatan Harapan (PH) stay out of the upcoming Jepak by-election? That is the question on the minds of political