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Bumiputera entrepreneurs urged to learn from the Chinese

SIBU: The Bumiputera community, especially the Malay/Melanau in Sibu are called upon to expand their knowledge in the field of business so that they can continue to move forward in tandem with the other races. A Malay/Melanau paramount chief, Temenggong Datuk Wan Hamid Edruce said they can learn from the Chinese in Sibu who have […]

A tale of fear, prejudice, and lust

By Fakhry Asa’ad Book title: The Sport of KingsAuthor: C. E. MorganISBN: 9780008173319Publisher: MacmillanPublication year: 2016Price: RM69.99 “Real knowledge begins with knowing your place in the world.” This powerful, epic work of macro fiction has all the makings of a classic novel. I’ll be honest: At first, I could barely muster the interest to start […]

Creating champions in emergencies

Part one of a three-part series Bomba’s noble goal   MANY believe that champions are made, not born. While people have equal chances of becoming one, they have to be willing to persevere literally through blood, sweat and tears to reach the top of their fields. So, the question is how does one become a […]

Parents need to equip themselves with knowledge to face PdPR challenges

KANGAR: Apart from providing suitable gadgets, parents also need to equip themselves with sufficient knowledge to help their children follow the home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) online classes smoothly. Perlis’ Parents, Community and Private Sector’s Involvement (PIBKs) chairman Associate Professor Dr Abdul Jalil Ramli said that many parents were complaining that they were experiencing increased […]

Knowledge — the elixir of life

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life. —  Confucius, Chinese philosopher Reading and writing can be a recreation and a source of inspiration. Last year alone, I kept myself busy by writing 40 feature articles and another 56 more […]

Translated works key to enriching knowledge

BY SOON LI WEI This article is in conjunction with World Book Day which is celebrated on April 23 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Knowledge is golden and the bridge to that knowledge is reading. Today’s information-seeking ecosystem has changed the way people read, with developments in digital technology diversifying the ways reading materials are presented […]

Understand the Constitution well

KUCHING: One must have a good knowledge of relevant laws to understand the amendment to the Constitution of Sarawak because it involves study or research as well as some cross references with other laws such as the Immigration Act. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Abdullah Saidol […]

You are what you read

There is a myriad of things that can be collected — postage stamps, vintage coins, rare plant breeds, antique furniture, and the list goes on. There is also a variety of reasons why people collect things. For some, these items can have great personal significance while for others, it is the thrill of discovering rare […]

Education — edification or deception

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Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. — Malcolm X, American Muslim human rights activist The core message of education is meant for your edification and empowerment, not to mess you up. It is there to massage and manage your intellect. Unfortunately, it has become […]