Monday, 20 April 2026

Category: Column

Pandemic fatigue

This pandemic has magnified every existing inequality in our society — like systemic racism, gender inequality, and poverty. — Melinda Gates, American philanthropist Lockdowns, MCOs,

THE RIGHT LEADER

I will fight for all Sarawakians as the chief minister, regardless of race. I’m the chief minister of Sarawakians; their interests are my top priority

Wishing you a Happy New Year

What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly. — Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher. A Happy New Year to all

Ghostly reminders

Monsters are real, and so are ghosts. They live inside us, and sometimes they win. — Stephen King, American author Ebenezer Scrooge, the character from Charles

Vote for a greater Miri

A hugely complicated, centrally planned, social and economic system can only be kept on the rails for as long as people believe in it. — 

Is Covid-19 here to stay?

Pandemic has happened to unite us! — Somya Kedia, Indian teacher I had a big shock early this week when I checked the Hotspot Tracker

Duelling Dilemma: De Facto v De Jure

The main challenge is what to do in the face of double standards. — Richard A Falk, American international law professor De facto applies to