Author: Nazmi Suhaimi

A Malaysia reborn

We must sink or swim together. When I’m in trouble, you help me, when you are in trouble, we help you. This is what the federation is all about. – Former Sarawak chief minister Pehin Sri Adenan Satem “Let us build a bridge. This bridge has no river running beneath

‘They sold us out’

A civilisation is not destroyed by wicked people; it is not necessary that people be wicked but only that they be spineless. –  American writer and activist, James A. Baldwin The granting of discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) on all 47 of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid

Bus-like ART is a feature, not a fault

JUST this week, the Sarawak’s autonomous rapid transit (ART) was on an engineering run at The Ithmus in the city. The video that was shared following the trial was sadly met by scepticism, questioning the viability of the transport system to solve the traffic woes in Kuching. Some were saying

Expressing love of language through poetry recital

KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has conveyed the message of being steadfast in adapting to changing technology through poetry. Reciting the poem titled ‘Keberanian’ (bravery in English) during the Malam Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa programme at Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka (DBP) building here on Thursday night, he reiterated the value

Appreciate sacrifices of past leaders, Fazzrudin tells students

KUCHING: The youth are told to appreciate the sacrifices of past leaders in fighting for independence and ensuring development in both Sarawak and Malaysia. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said it is common for people to take things for granted particularly when they are accustomed to the way things are.

What’s next in a politically divided Malaysia?

“We are all Malaysians. This is the bond that unites us. Let us always remember that unity is our fundamental strength as a people and as a nation” Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1903-1990, 1st Prime Minister of Malaysia The state elections held in Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan

A stronger Sarawak strengthens Malaysia

LAST month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the Madani Economy framework, which aims to restructure the economy to increase competitiveness and improve social well-being. Among other things, the framework detailed a digitalisation agenda, encouraging companies to adopt digital means for their processes, implementing a Digital ID, and transitioning

Litmus test today

If you are stupid enough not to know the difference between the devil and the angel, you quickly find the devil! This is what happens to most people in democracies just after elections! – Mehmet Murat ildan, Turkish playwright, novelist and thinker When it came time for the 15th general

Becoming the envy of Malaysia

LATELY, there has been a chorus of appreciation as well as recognition for Sarawak due to its economic policies. Week after week, the state government was praised by its federal counterparts, as well as observers who noted the inroads made by Sarawak in areas of technology adoption as well as