Don’t let your imagination run wild!
It’s not blind people who are blind – it’s those racists who see a colour with their eyes wide open, then have a problem with it. – Jimmy Tudeski, comedian Why is it that I have this feeling some politicians in this country thrive on controversies? Looks like they have nothing else better to do […]
Ongoing cooperation between media, politicians vital to provide public with factual news
SIBU: Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee hopes for continuous collaboration between politicians and media practitioners in disseminating accurate news to the public. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said that he acknowledges all the media practitioners’ efforts in delivering authentic news, especially in his constituency. “I thank you for your […]
Revolutionary with a heart for the common man
The true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love. It is impossible to think of a genuine revolutionary lacking this quality. – Che Guevara, Argentine revolutionary and a major figure of the Cuban Revolution IF my father were alive today, he would be exactly 108 years old! A posthumous child of a First […]
Bukit Assek rep: Media practitioners, politicians need to work together
SIBU: Media practitioners and politicians need to work together to attract more youngsters to stay updated with the latest news via the mainstream media. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the cooperation between both parties was important so that the younger generation would get authentic information and from the right source. “After […]
An election carrot, warns politician
KUCHING: The increment of Parliament seats to 35 per cent will not help Sabah and Sarawak to overturn any laws and policies passed by Parliament and the Federal Cabinet. In stating this, Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan opined that the Sarawak government should reject the proposal made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail […]
Have passion to work for people, state
The next generation of politicians needs to be brave and have the passion to lead the people. Datuk Paduka Sharifah Mordiah Fauzi (pic) pointed out that beside these qualities, they must also contribute to the community to show that they were worthy of being a leader. “A leader must set an example to the younger […]
The emperor wears no clothes
The peacock has too little in its head and too much in its tail. – Swedish proverb The title depicts a situation in which subdued people are afraid to criticise something or someone because the perceived wisdom of the masses is that the thing or person is good or important. Apple-polishing to heap undeserved praise, […]
I have not forgotten the Sheraton traitors
There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable of; for in politics, there is no honour. – Benjamin Disraeli, ex-British Prime Minister Even during the time of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), who served as prime minister of UK twice, politics was as ruthless as it is today. It […]
Council unhappy with Sarawak DAP chairman’s allegations
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) sent its sympathies to the family of the man who died when a section of Jalan Batu Kitang collapsed in July 2021. Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen had alleged that MPP failed to give any compensation to the victim’s family. “Chong being a lawyer and […]
Abang Johari — man of the moment
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. — John Quincy Adams, sixth US President The bets are on! Can GPS do better in the 12th state election under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg? I’m putting […]
