Category: Opinion

The weight of expectations

As we step into the first day of 2025, many employees are clearing their annual leave from the past year. Most employment contracts cap the

Half a Dog Christmas

‘Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.’ — Anatole France (1844–1924). He was a French poet, journalist, and novelist

Show love, kindness, empathy and compassion

We are grateful that our country, particularly Sarawak, is not suffering from catastrophic earthquakes, famine, droughts, flash floods after torrential rains, uncontrollable wildfires, mudslides, or

Realpolitik ruckus: Pre-Malaysia

A piece of legislation can be altered by jejune Parliament with the Executive in tow whenever a particular piece of legislation hinders and hampers secret

Believing in the meaning of a song

Have you heard of the song ‘Don’t Cry for Me Argentina’? It’s a song from the musical ‘Evita’ with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and

The Cost of Going Green

By Jacqueline Chang The call for sustainability and environmental responsibility has grown louder in recent years, with nations, industries, and individuals striving to reduce their

Exploitation of workers; only foreigners?

Whenever people with money have power over people with less money, you have the potential for exploitation. – Jennifer Weiner, American journalist  If you think

Whither public interest litigation

Public interest litigation, as a unique experience, gives voice to the voiceless, the weak and the marginalised.  – Kapil Sibal, Senior Indian lawyer Social media

Year of family holidays for me

‘A family that travels together stays together ‘ – Unknown My friends, since 2024 is drawing to a close soon, what’s special about this year