Category: Opinion

G-I-G-O: Garbage In, Garbage Out

There is no more dangerous menace to civilization than a government of incompetent, corrupt, or vile men. – Ludwig von Mises, Austrian economist Language being

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Names — courtesy and confusion

If I’m gonna tell a real story, I’m gonna start with my name. – Kendrick Lamar, American rapper There are several obligations and ‘taboos’ —

Gaffe of the mouth

They will put that on my gravestone. “Here lies Tinker, her heart was in the right place, but her foot was in her mouth and

From scholar to employee

In this first of a two-part series, the writer gives a peek into his Petronas journey following his graduation in 1982. Part two will appear

Should I eat out or not?

I think fine dining should be part of the community where it is, more than just for the people who are going to make a

Secrets of a nation’s greatness

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish – too much handling will spoil it. – Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher Switzerland, Singapore

Penan — A 40-year journey of progress

He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. —  Harold Wilson, ex-UK prime minister

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Reminiscing with nostalgia

Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven. – Walter