‘Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.’– John Maxwell, American author, speaker and pastor. On the first day of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination recently, many parents turned up as early as 6 am at a
‘The more survival skills an individual has that have been practiced physically and otherwise, the better odds they have for those skills coming to the forefront during a stressful emergency.’– Cody Lundin, American survival instructor. Driving to work yesterday afternoon was a breeze. There was no traffic jam because the
‘There are always new places to go fishing. For any fisherman, there’s always a new place, always a new horizon.’ –Jack Nicklaus, American professional golfer. I am not a busybody by nature and normally, I don’t give advices freely to strangers. But recently, I could not resist giving a piece
‘ If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him … the people who give you their food give you their heart.’ — Cesar Chavez, American labour leader and civil rights activist. Happy Chap Goh Mei to all Chinese friends. Do you know
‘Being a family means you are part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.’ – Lisa Weed, American author. IT is raining heavily as I write this column. I am at a resort in Lundu and trying hard to
“New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.” – Oscar Auliq-Ice, author. WITH the Chinese New Year just a week away, many celebrants are busy spring cleaning and baking. If you are among these celebrants, happy spring
‘The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.’ — Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher With the Lunar New Year just about a fortnight away, pictures of rabbits are everywhere. You see them on the Chinese New Year “ang pow” (red packet) envelopes, T-shirts and decorations, on
‘Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbours, and let each new year find you a better man.’ — Benjamin Franklin, founding father of the United States. Happy New Year 2023, my friends. May all your dreams come true this year. As I sat in a
‘At Christmas, all roads lead home.’ – Marjorie Holmes, American columnist and best-selling Christian author. A happy and merry Christmas to all. How time flies, my friends. In just a week’s time, we will be welcoming 2023. I hope all of you are having a good time with your families
‘Our transportation decisions determine much more than where roads or bridges or tunnels or rail lines will be built. They determine the connections and barriers that people will encounter in their daily lives, and thus how hard or easy it will be for people to get where they need and
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