Category: Column

Covid-19: Counting the losses

China is certainly an important player in the global economy, and a widespread epidemic would threaten that growth. – Bill Gates, American business magnate It

A jungle wallah in Kuala Lumpur

Basically, I believe the world is a jungle, and if it’s not a bit of a jungle in the home, a child cannot possibly be

Karaoke turns wannabes into stars

Karaoke divides humanity into two groups: those who don’t want to sing and shouldn’t be compelled, and those who do and shouldn’t be allowed. ―

The prized GPS

The politicians pontificate and manoeuvre with eloquent manifestos and pronouncements saying little about the challenges we must confront. – Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, Fijian lawyer, legal

Unity in festivals — that’s Sarawak

Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbours into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short,

Farewell my friend…

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. – MARK TWAIN,

A tiring but happy day

Yesterday was no ordinary day. I was tired like never before because I worked hard to prepare my family Chap Goh Mei lunch. You could

Statutory stutter

Law is reason free of passion. – Aristotle, Greek philosopher It is apparent that the Malaysian judicial system is passionate about the rule by law

We are rated as a peaceful country

“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” ― Michael Cunningham, American novelist and screenwriter The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) is headquartered in Sydney,

A family’s love for fine art

It is hard to separate the art from the artist. – Juice Wrld, American rapper, singer, and songwriter Fifteen years ago a senior police officer