Author: Adeline Liong

Speed up rural internet service

I’ve always liked the format of YouTube, sharing things for free, which is a nice exchange between people. – Bo Burnham, American comedian Recently, a YouTuber from Sabah made the headlines after a video —showing her on a tree in the jungle to get the best internet connection so she

Retiring after 40 years’ service

To ensure the adoration of a theorem for any length of time, faith is not enough, a police force is needed as well. – Albert Camus, philosopher My brother, Kii, officially retired from the police force on Wednesday after serving it for 40 long years. It was, no doubt, an

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

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

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

Story about a young detective

Book title: Nothing Ventured (paperback)ISBN: 9781509851300Author: Jeffrey ArcherPublication year: 2020Publisher: Pan MacMillanPrice: RM45.90 This global No 1 bestseller by Jeffrey Archer heralds the start of a brand new series and introduces Detective William Warwick. It is not a detective story but a story about the makings of a detective in

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

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

Long wait for reunions

The sweetness of reunion is the joy of heaven. — Richard Paul Evans, American author When will the borders between Malaysia and Singapore be open? Or for that matter, the borders between Malaysia and Thailand and the borders between Malaysia and Indonesia? Nobody knows. But one thing’s for sure. As

Three fussy eaters at home

I was not a fussy kid and had a good appetite. Only, I was not happy to eat keerai and vegetables. — Vijay Sethupathi, Indian actor No matter how busy I am, there are three things I must do everyday. Before I go to work, I must feed my mother,