Category: Opinion

A parliament of baboons

A Parliament is nothing less than a big meeting ‘of more or less idle people. – Walter Bagehot, British journalist We have probably heard of

Sarawak’s quest continues

If we must die, we die defending our rights. – Sitting Bull, American Indian chief It’s a public holiday tomorrow. Hurrah! I’m sure some will

Give us back our one-third!

If Malayan MPs all gang up, they can amend the federal constitution because they have two-thirds of the seats in parliament. This has created a

Long wait for reunions

The sweetness of reunion is the joy of heaven. — Richard Paul Evans, American author When will the borders between Malaysia and Singapore be open?

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

The collection of taxes which are not beyond reasonable doubt absolutely required, which do not contribute to the public welfare, is only a species of

The King, Frankie and I

The difference between literature and journalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read. — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright In 1977,

Confrontation fighters’ visit

No military contractors should have a ‘shoot first’ culture that puts civilians or our brave military service members in danger. — Jan Schakowsky, US politician

Bruce Lee is the greatest ever

Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick. – Bruce Lee, martial arts exponent and movie

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Sitizens, standizens and shepherds

Difficult times create three kinds of people: those who help you; those who leave you; and those who put you there. — Anonymouseconomist After spending