Friday, 16 January 2026

Category: Column

A Durian Tree for Juliet

‘For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.’ – William Shakespeare (1564–1616) on ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Shakespeare was

Embracing the Leap Year

“If you meet 29th February, think of something unique for it is the only day that defines a year as a leap year. It is

New beginnings, full of hopes and promises

‘Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.’ —American singer-songwriter and guitarist, Brad Paisley Dear friends, Happy New Year

To preserve, protect and defend

An errant judge is not qualified to inquire into the truth. – Horace, Roman poet The Oaths of Office for Malaysian judges do not contemplate

Choices, choices but not really

Freedom requires that government keep the channels of competition and opportunity open, prevent monopolies, economic abuse and domination. — Herbert Hoover, 31st US President OUR

A time for joy and to reconnect

The only thing sweeter than union is reunion. – American author, Kathleen McGowan As the festive season wraps the world in a warm embrace, there