“We need to value every uniqueness and tradition without abandoning the value of unity that has been with us all this while. Through mutual respect and cooperation, we can build a more united and prosperous society.“ Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) MALAYSIA is the land
I hate the hand that comes out of a car and just drops litter in the street. I hate that! For some reason, it just fills me with fury! It’s just utter laziness, lack of interest in other people, lack of interest in the planet, in the hedgehog who might
Mix a little foolishness with your prudence: It’s good to be silly at the right moment. – Quintus Horatius Flaccus, Roman lyric poet Today is April’s Fool Day. So, be on your guard. My first encounter with an April Fool’s prank still remains vivid in my memory; it was April
Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds. – John Perry Barlow, American poet and political activist Initially, I thought the government’s Central Database Hub or PADU was good for the country, when it was officially launched by Prime
THE Chinese New Year season is over and with the ongoing Ramadan and later Hari Raya Aidilfitri season, Malaysians are making a beeline for the flight home. But there is a drawback — the fares are exorbitantly high and beyond the means of the ordinary traveller. Malaysians eagerly anticipate reuniting
Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers. – Nikita Khrushchev, Soviet premier from 1958 to 1964 I was quite amused by a video clip which I received in my WhatsApp group a few days ago about a Kenyan lawyer and
Who appoints a federal minister? It’s not Abang Johari. The federal minister is appointed by the Prime Minister. However, I wouldn’t want to deliberate on this matter too much because his (Zool) level is too low for the state leaders to even comment. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah, Sarawak
Yes, we do hire and fire in the government sector these days. Even though the firing process is a lot more complex in the government sector, it’s not a light matter. We view bad work performance as a serious issue. — Datuk Seri Zainal Rahim Seman, JPA director-general (2017-2018) The
I must say that the criticism is not fair at all to Pandelela because she has already sacrificed a lot for the country. She has delivered in the past, and I am sure she will still deliver in the future. — Mae Chen, Malaysia Swimming Federation secretary, after Pandelela failed
A man who understands decorum and the courtesies is a great treasure; I hope to train and send into society as many such men as I can. — Mas Oyama, South Korean karate master ———————————————– I had a surprise call last Thursday from an ex-colleague whom I lost touch with
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