Category: Opinion

Three Remarkable Women

‘Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.’ – Helen Keller (1880–1968). She was an American author, activist, and lecturer who

My first memories of Malaysia Day

If I remember correctly, my first encounter with Malaysia dates back to its formation, and the ensuing celebration in the small town of Saratok. I

Minimising crocodile-human conflicts

‘They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.’ – Australian zookeeper, conservationist, Steve Irwin. Sarawak, the Land of

Of dead cats and the red herring

British MP Peter Dowd described the dead cats and the red herring ploy as “the political strategy of deliberately making a shocking announcement to divert

A container of stories

If you want to build a business, build the people – Brownie Wise, 1913-1992,  Tupperware saleswoman “Can you keep a secret?” “Me and Tupperware. We