My mother’s words of advice

All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his. — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and dramatist When my siblings and I were young, our mother used to advise us not to quarrel or fight with each other. “Next time, when you grow up, you will not be able to […]

An altar boy’s tribute to Father Chua

I was an altar boy, which I loved and am very proud of. It was strict, but also really nice. —  Michael Keaton, American actor I was watching the Denmark Open at home in Kuala Lumpur when the news of Reverend Father Datuk Lawrence Chua’s passing came in on Sunday night. Chua’s death was not […]

Unique musical showcase to pay tribute to frontliners

KUCHING: Sarawak Symphony Orchestra (SONS) will pay tribute to frontliners working around the clock fighting the Covid-19 pandemic through a musical performance next weekend at the new State Legislative building in Petra Jaya here. Sarawak Art Council chief executive officer Sharkawi Amit said the showcase would be unique, highlighting the element of digital multimedia. The […]