Controversy shows how fragile we are, says Fazzrudin
KUCHING: Controversy that arose over the Christmas cake greeting issue shows how fragile the state of harmony is in the country. It is therefore important for the federal government to constantly improve on policies and decisions which affect Malaysians across the board. In making this point, the Premier’s Chief Political Secretary Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said […]
Rubiales says he will resign as Spanish Football Federation chief
LONDON: Luis Rubiales is to resign as president of the Spanish football federation following the controversy over him kissing Jenni Hermoso, reported German Press Agency (DPA) quoting Rubiales when he told British journalist Piers Morgan on Sunday. Rubiales kissed the midfielder on the lips during the trophy presentation following Spain’s victory over England in last […]
Don’t let your imagination run wild!
It’s not blind people who are blind – it’s those racists who see a colour with their eyes wide open, then have a problem with it. – Jimmy Tudeski, comedian Why is it that I have this feeling some politicians in this country thrive on controversies? Looks like they have nothing else better to do […]
HISTORY – his story, my story, your story, their story
History is a tool used by politicians to justify their intentions. – Ted Koppel, British-American broadcaster Almost anything in Malaysia can be turned into a controversy and send one rushing to the police station to lodge police reports. Makes me wonder whether this young country of ours is on the right track, or is it […]
We, Sarawakians, should not be petty
Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization. – Mahatma Gandhi, Indian anti-colonial nationalist Let me begin by referring to Dr Annuar Rapaee’s take on his presence at the Gawai Dayak gathering in Sibu where a purported raunchy dance show was staged. The Deputy Minister for […]
Producer of controversial film ‘Babi’ charged with unlicenced production
PETALING JAYA: The producer of the controversial film titled “Babi” was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with participating in the filmmaking and displaying posters without a licence from the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), in November last year. Toh Han Boon, 35, claimed trial when the charge was read out to him […]
Huawei controversy opens field for 5G challengers
TOKYO: With growing pressure to keep China’s Huawei out of 5G network development, it could be time for firms like Japan’s NEC and South Korea’s Samsung to shine. Washington has pushed allies to bar Huawei, a Chinese telecom giant, from building next-generation 5G mobile networks, claiming its equipment can be used to spy for Beijing. […]
