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Author: Medecci Lineil

Finding strength in shared struggles

Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food. — William Hazlitt (1778-1830), an English essayist. Holidays have become seasons of hiding. Couples going through a rough patch hope to make it through the familial gatherings without allowing the tensions to surface. People who have lost jobs put a smiley

The year that was and will be

What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others – Pericles, (l. 495–429 BCE) was a prominent Greek statesman, orator, and general during the Golden Age of Athens. New Year’s resolutions are penny-ante prayers. You are this way,

The best Christmas gift ever

“Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess we’re in’.” – Ronald Reagan, (1911-2004), the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Several Christmases ago, I introduced my girlfriend to my family, and it was one of the greatest and most meaningful gifts I ever gave

Embracing digitalisation, challenges and all

“We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works.” – Douglas Adams, 1952-2001, English author. As a gift for my parents’ wedding anniversary this month, I surprised them with a trip to Rome, Italy, a destination they had longed to visit throughout their lives.

Motorcyclists’ love-hate relationship in traffic

‘I really love to ride my motorcycle. When I want to just get away and be by myself and clear my head, that’s what I do.’ – Kyle Chandler, American actor. “I’m going for a ride,” I excitedly told my wife one night in early November. It had been a

Economist begs to differ on housing fund strategy

KUCHING: The recent proposition requiring housing developers to allocate 30 per cent of their housing scheme’s value to a trust fund has been met with criticism over its efficacy. Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito argued that this approach by the state government is an overreach into the

Philosophical reflections at sea

WORLD Philosophy Day, which falls on Nov 15, is a date that often doesn’t receive much attention. This year, it happened to coincide with World Toilet Day, a synchronicity that might have seemed somewhat amusing or even insulting to some philosophers. This brings to mind a personal story that blends

In the shadow of conflict

‘Only the dead have seen the end of war.’ Plato, Greek philosopher. When living in New York City for an extended period, the pervasive Jewish presence becomes evident. With a significant population outside of Israel, it’s almost certain that you’ll develop friendships with Jewish individuals who offer unique perspectives. Alena

Is free tertiary education real?

The saying, “Nothing in life is truly free,” isn’t just about lunch. It’s a reminder that everything has a cost, even if it’s not immediately clear who’s paying. So when Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg floated the idea of free tertiary studies for Sarawakians by 2026,

Diverse income streams could pay free studies

KUCHING: With its diverse and robust income avenues like tax on petroleum products, carbon trading and turning microalgae carbon into green aviation fuel, Sarawak might just have the potential to introduce free tertiary education. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) economist Jerome Kueh said this was without burdening the people or businesses,