My first book is out
‘There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.’ – Walt Disney, American motion picture and television producer. Dear friends, I am on top of the world because my book “Straight from the Heart” has just been published. No rewards for those of you who guessed correctly. Yes, the […]
Looking forward to a great new year
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals. — Melody Beattie, American author I’m looking forward to a great new year. We will be bidding farewell to 2020 in four days’ time and welcoming 2021, a brand new year. […]
Samarahan’s own crocodile hunters
Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first. — Steve Irwin, Australian zookeeper and TV personality Move over, Crocodile Dundee! Here come the Samarahan Crocodile Hunters. Crocodile Dundee alias Mike Dundee is a famous Australian crocodile hunter portrayed by actor Paul Hogan in […]
2020 a year to remember
Remember, after the rain, comes the sun. And better days will be here again. — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysian Prime Minister. It is 18 days to 2021 and a good time to take stock of this year. 2020 has been a memorable and challenging year. Like most of you, I am looking forward to […]
Covid-19 inspired baby names
Until an effective vaccine is found to fight this pandemic, we need to enhance our self-discipline to fight Covid-19. — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister The Covid-19 pandemic has given rise to unusual and some say, questionable, baby names. Last week, a former schoolmate shared on our alma mater WhatsApp a funny video of […]
Light at the end of the tunnel soon?
One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life. – Chinese proverb Some non-Sarawakians flying into the state through Miri Airport had opted to take the next available flight out because they refused to undergo the mandatory quarantine as ordered by the State Disaster Management Committee […]
Reading again after a long break
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies … The man who never reads lives only one. – George R. R. Martin, American novelist How many books do you read a year? According to a recent study, Malaysians on average read 12 books a year compared to only nine books a year previously. As […]
Thank you, God, for the sunshine!
Marriage is about the most expensive way for the average man to get laundry done. – Burt Reynolds, American actor It was very sunny in Kuching yesterday. I was pleased I could dry all the clothes I washed the previous night as well as the canvas shoes I washed earlier in the morning. Besides that, […]
Let’s comply with all the SOPs
Until an effective vaccine is found to fight this pandemic, we need to enhance our self-discipline to fight Covid-19. – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister Stutong Community Market reopens to the public tomorrow. Are you among the members of public who welcome the news with great joy and look forward to shopping for your […]
Nice to hear from my nephews
I live very well, but I support a lot of relatives. – Joan Rivers, American comedian I am thankful I have many nephews. Recently, two of them — Kiong and Lai — visited my mother and I and brought us great joy. Kiong and Lai lived with me while studying in an all boys’ school […]
