Embracing independence of the entrepreneurial mindset
By Professor Brian Wong Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset often means seeking independence rather than traditional employment, driven by a desire for autonomy. It involves establishing and managing one’s own business and accepting risks in the hope of financial rewards. Entrepreneurs are usually depicted as individuals passionate about owning a business, pursuing financial prosperity, and freeing […]
Unraveling Malaysia’s National Day conundrum
Out of curiosity I asked Wikipedia: How old is Malaysia? The answer: Malaysia achieved independence on 31 August 1957. On 16 September 1963, independent Malaya united with the then British crown colonies of North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore to become Malaysia. [https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Malaysia] My response: What!? Whoever wrote and edited the article […]
Who are we as a nation?
I think it is important to differentiate between lip service towards something and actually making change. – Hozier, Irish musician In the spirit of celebrating Malaysia Day which is around the corner – September 16 – I will like to reflect how far we have actually progressed, whether we have become better in every way […]
Always adhere to tenets of Rukun Negara
KUCHING: The National Month celebration and flying of the Jalur Gemilang every year is aimed at generating the spirit of patriotism among the diverse communities in the country. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said every Malaysian in general and Sarawakians in particular need to remember the three important dates […]
Outlaws and outliers
If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it. – Julius Caesar, Roman dictator Julius Caesar on the seizure of power nuances a collusion and collision of principles. This is a perpetual banquet for thought, and certainly not a contradiction in terms. It has, inevitably, necessitated and […]
Soo challenges Voon to debate on independence
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo has brushed aside fellow opposition party leader Voon Lee Shan’s claims on how Sarawak could attain independence. And she has dared Voon, who is Parti Bumi Kenyalang’s (PBK) president, to a public debate on the subject to put the matter to rest. Soo threw the challenge […]
Our forsaken sacrificial lambs!
A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom. — Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriter “Hancur badan ditelan tanah, budi baik di kenang juga!” is the most appropriate Malay proverb for our Sarawak heroes. It means that a man’s noble sacrifice must never be forgotten, even after he is buried. As we […]
Sarawak — where unity and harmony prevail
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd & Petronella Felix KUCHING: Sarawak, popularly known as ‘Bumi Kenyalang’ (Land of Hornbills), will be celebrating its independence on Sept 16 in conjunction with the 58th Malaysia Day. According to the 2020 Population and Housing Census by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, Sarawak is home to over 2.9 million people of […]
Sarawak is flourishing under Malaysia
MIRI: Sarawak’s independence leaders made the right decision to forming Malaysia 58 years ago, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Speaking at a ‘Ziarah Ukas – Semarak Kemerdekaan 2021 organised by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) in Telang Usan on Saturday, Dennis added, Sarawak has flourished into a progressive state since the formation of Malaysia […]
Be appreciative of independence, development
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The people of Sarawak must continue to appreciate their independence and socio-economic development. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said Sarawakians should be grateful that they are living in peace and unity despite being in a plural society. “We are also grateful to the previous leaders, the Sarawak government, namely the Sarawak Coalition […]
