Anwar: Leaders should avoid colonial mentality
MELAKA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advised today’s leaders against being avaricious and arrogant like the officers of the countries that once colonised this nation. He said current leaders must not behave like that if they are sincere about wanting to build Malaysia to be a better place. “We know that we would not be here […]
Wan Junaidi a good fit,will make significant contribution
KUCHING: Another political analyst has weighted in on speculation that Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar will be appointed the next Sarawak governor, saying it will not affect the state’s political landscape. Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said with the current political stability in Sarawak and mutual understanding among component parties, the appointment is […]
A Hadi-led PAS not suitable partner
The best partnerships aren’t dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire, and no small amount of passion. – Sarah MacLean, American author I have said this before and let me repeat. There is nothing wrong with any political party; it’s the leaders behind the party who are either […]
Everyone wants to be the boss
Is there any politician who does not desire success in an election? If there is, he/she must either be in the wrong field or weird or confused. Just ask any candidate in the upcoming 15th general election; they all want to win. An election win automatically places the victor in a leadership position. So I […]
Earned authority
Authority can be given but leadership must be earned. – Claudia Gray, American writer One has to earn the right to authority to assume a position of power whether leading corporate governance, running a government, or even managing a social club. Earned authority does not mean the power to make persuasive statements and powerful speeches […]
Open wounds
The wounds of honour are self-inflicted. – Andrew Carnegie, American industrialist Open wounds that defy healing are usually dishonourably self-inflicted. They get worse as it assumes the proportions of an addiction to making grave mistakes as a result of bad decisions motivated by faulty character traits. The serious contenders are usually corporate heads and clueless […]
Forget about new Malaysia pact
KUCHING: Political leaders should steer clear of sensitive issues and avoid making controversial speeches that may affect the people’s sentiments. The reminder came from SUPP Youth Central chief Liew Leong Yee who was reacting to a recent statement from UMNO leaders of the MA63 issue. “It is an inexplicable and absurd idea to ask for […]
PBB leaders’ hopes and expectations
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) leaders are all set to bring a brighter future and greater development for Sarawak in the coming years. The party’s Triennial Delegates Meeting (TGM) scheduled to take place on June 17 to 19 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here is […]
Celebrating responsibility
Liberty means responsibility. That is why men dread it. – George Bernard Shaw (Man and Superman, 1903), Irish playwright A natural-born leader takes responsibility, and in the process makes decisions for the felt necessities of life in personal, professional, private and in public life disciplines. Although shunned by elected leaders today as an inherent trait, […]
Big ego of leaders in full glare
Leadership is not a popularity contest. It’s about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title. — Robin S Sharma, Canadian writer Everyone has an ego. That is a fact. Even a saint has an ego, if you wish to acknowledge that. However, the negative impact […]
