What makes a good political leader?

KUCHING: Aspiring political leaders in Sarawak must understand the dynamism of the state’s population, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “A leader must speak for and represent the people of Sarawak, and not only for any particular race. This makes Sarawak an attractive place for people to learn about living in […]

Why another race-based party, Dr M?

Wherever it takes disaster to unite, politics generally divide: and in eras of intense uncertainty, a nation’s people retreat into the tribes in which they feel the most secure. –Criss Jami, American poet As a Chinese and a Christian, let me make an honest political declaration here. If I were younger and keen on embarking […]

Right move, says political leaders

KUCHING: Local political leaders appear to agree that Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has made the right move in dissolving the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to resolve the political impasse in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul […]