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Karambir Singh
November 29, 2022

Moving forward, a pragmatic approach

We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. ― JK Rowling, British author and philanthropist Phew! What an election! The 15th general election (GE15) was a memorable one indeed. There were so many twists and turns in the run-up to the elections. The events after the election were... Read More
Column, Opinion
November 1, 2022

Wretched human traffickers

Defeating human trafficking is a great moral calling of our time. – Condoleeza Rice, former US Secretary of State As if people do not face enough misery in these challenging times! We have scammers and human traffickers who compound the problem by making people’s lives even bleaker. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery.... Read More
Column, Opinion
October 25, 2022

Envisioning a New Sarawak

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. – Warren Bennis, American author and scholar Re-energising and uplifting a nation can be challenging, even at the best of times. This is especially true after the COVID-19 pandemic devastated peoples, communities and economies globally. Those of us reading this are fortunate to have survived and... Read More
Column, Opinion
October 18, 2022

Vote for Sarawak

By definition, the person who learns enough to become the nominee is almost certainly the best person for the general election. – Newt Gingrich, American politician and author It’s not often that you have the nation’s future literally at your fingertips. Yes, it is time to vote again. On October 10, Prime Minister Datuk Seri... Read More
Column
October 11, 2022

Is the United Nations still relevant?

The norm against the use of nuclear weapons – the most destructive weapons ever created, with potentially unparalleled human costs – has stood strong for seven decades. But the only absolute guarantee that they are never used again is through their total elimination. – Ban Ki-moon, eighth UN secretary general United Nations Day is celebrated... Read More
Column, Opinion
October 4, 2022

Election fever!

During the monsoon, security forces will be busy helping flood victims. If it coincides with the polls, the security personnel will also have to look after ballot boxes and provide security for voters.  So, I think there is no need to rush to hold GE15. I think the people are also against holding polls during... Read More
Column, Opinion
September 27, 2022

Winds of change in political funding

Once I got into politics, I saw the real fight, where big money controls everything, and where politicians care more about campaign contributions than the people they’re supposed to represent. – Richard Ojeda, American politician and retired US army soldier Political financing is at the heart of a political party’s sustainable functioning and survival. In... Read More
Column, Opinion
September 20, 2022

Let everyone own a ‘castle.’

If I were asked to name the chief benefit of the house, I should say: the house shelters daydreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace. – Gaston Bachelard, French philosopher What does having a home mean to you? For those of us who are blessed to own our... Read More
Column, Opinion
September 13, 2022

Special needs, a way forward

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. – Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter As our society progresses, are we leaving the most disadvantaged in our society behind? How a nation and its people care for and treat minorities and those with special needs shows its... Read More
Column, Opinion
September 6, 2022

Upholding the rule of law

 At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst. – Aristotle, Greek philosopher Malaysia’s rule of law and independence of the judiciary were once again severely tested. This time they have been seen to survive and pass the test with flying colours. Professor Albert Venn... Read More
Column, Opinion
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