Category: Column

An icon that we should be proud of

Let us be fair. There is a reason for everything. The erection of the tallest flagpole in Malaysia here coincides with the 60th anniversary of

Secrets’ societies

Sunshine is the greatest disinfectant.– Associate Justice Louis Brandeis, US Supreme Court (1916-1939) Politicians gloat about the need for transparency, responsibility, accountability as they wield

Rich state, rich people

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. – John F. Kennedy, 35th president

Spirit of Pancasila

Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no

Start your adventure today

It’s not how old you are. It’s how you are old. – Jules Renard, French author It’s quite hard to focus on writing my column

Contented with slight musical success

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Berthold Auerbach, German-Jewish poet and author With a lot of push and sacrifices not

Umno sackings: Why the big fuss?

There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour. – Benjamin