Author: Adeline Liong

Man plans but God directs

‘I am Prime Minister for all, representing all Malaysians, with an assurance of ensuring harmony among the people, and that I am ready to accept the participation of others (political parties) to strengthen stability in the country.’ – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister. We plan the way

GE15 results hog headlines today

A vote for GPS is a vote for a stable, progressive and prosperous Sarawak.—Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg Many people, particularly those who don’t have access to e-papers, will be rushing out to buy copies of the newspapers today for the results of the 15th

My eyes on three hot seats

‘Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.’ – Sydney J. Harris, American journalist. IT is six days to polling day. Malaysia goes to polls on Nov 19. Do you know where you will be voting

The stress has long begun

“The newspaper is a greater treasure to the people than uncounted millions of gold.” Henry Ward Beecher, American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer and speaker. IF you are reading today’s newspapers now, do spare a thought for the reporters, photographers and editors who worked hard yesterday to bring you the news.

29 days of World Cup fun

 ‘I expect Qatar could be my final World Cup. I often go on holidays there, to Qatar as well as Dubai. I am happy because for sure it will be my last international tournament.’ – Christiano Ronaldo, Portuguese professional footballer After casting their votes on Nov 19 and getting over

Looking forward to Nov 5 and Nov 19

‘Politics is about who wins and loses. The rest is of marginal interest.’ — Sean Wilentz, American historian. I am looking forward to two important dates for the 15th General Election (GE15) next month. One is Nov 5 while the other is Nov 19. The Election Commission has announced that

Queen Elizabeth’s drop scones

‘Well, food’s always the way to anybody’s heart, I think, guy or girl.’  — Josh Hutcherson, American actor. The late Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has left behind a special recipe for all those who love to cook. It’s her favourite recipe for drop scones (or pancakes, as Americans

Sharing my garden harvest

‘Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.’ – Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish novelist. I was so happy my daughter-in-law came to my house yesterday. In the midst of pruning the shrubs  in my garden, I happily cut a lot of cangkok

Here today, gone tomorrow

The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now. ― Leo Babauta, writer and Zen blogger. ALL things come to pass. Life is but a temporary thing on earth. These two phases come to my mind today as I write

Let’s harvest the rainwater

‘When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.’ – Benjamin Franklin, American polymath MY friends, when it rains, do you rush to place a pail outside your house? Kudos to you if you do so. You deserve a pat on the back for treasuring water, the source of all