Saturday, 3 January 2026

Category: Column

The Science of Empathy

‘Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.’ — Dr Carl Rogers (1902–1987). He

Leftover Woman

“The strongest woman in the world is the one who stands alone.” Anonymous NOW, you wouldn’t think there’d be much to gossip about in a

Ramadan for Muslims, Lent for Catholics

“Malaysia is a country unlike any other: Full of promise and fragility. Its history, cultural and religious diversity make it a rich, compelling and surprising

Unlocking the potential of carbon sequestration

MANGROVE forests, known for their rich biodiversity and coastal protection benefits, have gained increasing recognition for their significant role in carbon sequestration.  A recent study

Betrayed? What betrayal? Get the facts right, man!

“Political rhetoric leads only to confusion.” Tariq Ramadan, Swiss Muslim academic, philosopher and writer RECENT accusations by certain groups, notably ‘Anak-Anak Sarawak LAK-SA63’ and the

Understanding and prevention

Introduction I came across a front-page report in the Sarawak Tribune highlighting the threat of AI fraud. It reminded me of the extensive research I

Remembering my first day in school

“The most important day of a person’s education is the first day of school, not graduation day.” “American eduator, educational speaker and author, Harry Wong”

Deconstructing dogmas

DOGMA is “a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.” That “authority” is usually government that begged for your